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Full Course DetailsOur Microsoft Excel Foundation course covers the basic skills you need to use Excel efficiently. You’ll learn:
- the basics of creating spreadsheets
- how to format text and numbers
- perform basic calculations
- present data in a graphical format
No previous experience of Excel is required to attend but you should have a basic understanding of PCs, including familiarity with a keyboard and mouse.
Book Excel Foundation Training
For companies who need to train groups of staff either remotely or in-person. Please note we do not offer public scheduled courses for individuals.
- One day course
- Up to 10 delegates
- Flexible in-house training dates
- Face-to-face training
- In-house or a venue of choice
- Virtual training option
Need to speak to a booking specialist to help you choose the best training for your team, call 0333 344 6630.
Additional benefits
- Free pre-course IT skills assessments to help establish delegate training requirements
- Post-training support: user guides, workbooks and a summary of the delegate feedback
- Training certificate to prove competency
MEET THE TRAINER
Dee Walters
Dee is an experienced and very likeable IT training specialist with over 15 years’ design and delivery experience.
His knowledge and experience has been gained from working with Public and Private sector organisations of all sizes. Dee has worked in the UK and overseas developing and delivering IT Training.
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The Excel Screen
- Spreadsheet Terminology Explained
- Navigate the Excel Environment
- Access Help
Create Basic Spreadsheets
- Enter and Edit Text, Numbers and Dates
- Delete and Clear Data and Formats
- Selection Methods
- Adjust Column Width and Row Height
- AutoFill and Custom Lists
- Work with Flash Fill
- Use Cut, Copy and Paste
- Use Find and Replace
Format a Spreadsheet
- Apply Text Formats
- Apply Number Formats
- Apply Borders and Shading
- Merge Cells and Wrap Text
- Manage Rows and Columns
Worksheet Views and Print Settings
- Workbook Views
- Page Setup Options
- Print Worksheets and Workbooks
- Print Titles
- Set Print Areas and Print Selection
Introduction to Functions
- Add up values with AutoSum
- MAX, MIN, AVERAGE and COUNT
- COUNTA and COUNTBLANK
Create Basic Formulae
- Create Basic Calculations using Operators (Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide)
- Understand Brackets () within Formulae
- Use Relative and Absolute Cell References
Introduction to Charts
- Create a Chart: Pie, Column or Line
- Apply a Chart Style
- Print Charts
Manage Worksheets
- Insert, Delete, Copy and Move Worksheets
- Rename Worksheets
- Apply Tab Colour
Work with Larger Spreadsheets
- Use Zoom Control
- Apply Freeze Panes
- Sort and Filter Data
Collaborate with Colleagues
- Share a File
- Add Notes and Comments
- Show Changes
Enquire & Book
The Excel Screen
- Spreadsheet Terminology Explained
- Navigate the Excel Environment
- Access Help
Create Basic Spreadsheets
- Enter and Edit Text, Numbers and Dates
- Delete and Clear Data and Formats
- Selection Methods
- Adjust Column Width and Row Height
- AutoFill and Custom Lists
- Work with Flash Fill
- Use Cut, Copy and Paste
- Use Find and Replace
Format a Spreadsheet
- Apply Text Formats
- Apply Number Formats
- Apply Borders and Shading
- Merge Cells and Wrap Text
- Manage Rows and Columns
Worksheet Views and Print Settings
- Workbook Views
- Page Setup Options
- Print Worksheets and Workbooks
- Print Titles
- Set Print Areas and Print Selection
Introduction to Functions
- Add up values with AutoSum
- MAX, MIN, AVERAGE and COUNT
- COUNTA and COUNTBLANK
Create Basic Formulae
- Create Basic Calculations using Operators (Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide)
- Understand Brackets () within Formulae
- Use Relative and Absolute Cell References
Introduction to Charts
- Create a Chart: Pie, Column or Line
- Apply a Chart Style
- Print Charts
Manage Worksheets
- Insert, Delete, Copy and Move Worksheets
- Rename Worksheets
- Apply Tab Colour
Work with Larger Spreadsheets
- Use Zoom Control
- Apply Freeze Panes
- Sort and Filter Data
Collaborate with Colleagues
- Share a File
- Add Notes and Comments
- Show Changes
Excel Training – Business Benefits
By investing in people, you can give your team all the necessary skills they need to help support your organisation’s goals.
Excel Training - People Development
Completing our Excel training course will give you additional skills you need to help support your career development.
Flexible Excel Training Courses
- Online or face-to-face in-house training
- Individual delegates or group training
- Flexible dates to fit schedules
Why choose TrainingU?
Passionate
Established over a decade ago by a team of knowledgeable training experts, we are passionate about delivering excellent training that makes a real difference.
Experienced
All our trainers are qualified and experienced Excel trainers that will deliver the highest level of training to you and your team.
Collaborative
Working together with our clients, understanding their needs and desired learning outcomes, to deliver a personalised learning solution.
Your complete training solution
Before Training
Our Skills Assessment will ensure staff attend the correct level of training. Based on results, we will organise the training sessions required, who will take them and the level to best match the skills needed.
During Training
We provide first class training with highly experienced trainers. Courses include lots of exercises, practise and interactivity throughout, maximising learning whether delivered online or at your offices.
After Training
We will grant you organisation free access to our suite of online Excel resources. In addition, we provide free post training support to ensure your staff utilise their new skills effectively.
We have used TrainingU on a number of occasions for various different types of training both in house and offsite. All staff who attended have been extremely impressed with both the trainers and content. Everyone at TrainingU have been very helpful, professional and always willing to assist in any way they can. The trainers make learning fun and easy from the Intermediate to the Expert. I would have no hesitation in recommending TrainingU to anyone and we will continue to use them for our future training requirements
Call Systems Technology
“TrainingU provided a personal, bespoke service which has enabled us to develop our leaders to a highly competent level and left our leaders hungry for more." “Huge thanks to TrainingU and Jo, who delivered the training. Because they took the time to get to know our people and how we operate, the programme worked really well for us. It covered the right content at the right pace.” "TrainingU’s hard work has made a hard year so much easier for us. The service they provide is personalised and best in class.”
Dan Burleigh, Head of People, Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd
"International SOS is a truly global company with 12 000+ employees and we have been working with TrainingU for 3+ years. With TrainingU, we feel like valued customers as they are able to adapt to the wide variety of requests we give them. Be it working with different time zones or training a wide population or exploring new topics, they always overdeliver and are a pleasure to work with. The professionalism, positivism and expertise that the trainers bring is like no other and make TrainingU's Microsoft office training a robust part of our L&D curriculum. A big thank you to trainers Dee Walters and Martyn Hale. Our employees look forward to every session. Thank you and we look forward to continuing this partnership!"
Fransien Hermans, Europe L&D Lead, International SOS
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