Excel Core Essentials 1 & 2
This course is for new and existing users of Excel who wish to acquire the basic skills required to create, edit, format and print spreadsheets effectively.
You can choose to do Core essentials session 1 or 2 or both depending on your requirements.
| Duration | 3 hours for each session (full day for both) |
| Group Size | Up to 10 people maximum |
| Prerequisite | No Prerequisite |
| Course type | Microsoft 365 |
| Training Room Requirements | Meeting Room TV/Projector PC/Laptop with Windows 10 |
| Remote Training Requirements | Sessions will be hosted using either Webex or Microsoft Teams sessions Attendees must have access to a PC/ Laptop that can access Webex or Microsoft Teams |
| Note | This course should take place before a cutover |
Course Content
Delegates will undertake the following modules:
Core essentials session 1:
Introduction
- Using the ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar & keyboard shortcuts
- Creating a new workbook
- Entering, editing & deleting data
- Autofilling data
- Working with SmartTags
- Saving, closing & opening a workbook
- Using zoom
- Data navigation and selection
- Undo & redo
Formulas
- Creating and editing basic formulas
- Using AutoSum
- Copying formulas
- Creating basic statistical functions
- Using absolute cell addresses
- AutoCalculate
Editing
- Inserting & deleting cells, columns and rows (and the impact on formulas)
- Changing the size of columns & rows
Excel Core Essentials sessions 2:
Formatting
- Aligning data
- Changing text and number formats
- Copying formats using the Format Painter
- Merging & splitting cells
- Applying borders and shading
Editing
- Checking spelling
- Finding and replacing cell contents
- Moving and copying data
- Using the Clipboard
Printing
- Using Print Preview
- Changing worksheet orientation
- Setting headers and footers
- Additional Page Setup features
- Printing