Excel – Introduction (Level 1)

The perfect beginners course for those who are self taught or have little to no experience. You want to pick up Excel like a PRO, and you’re in the right place! This course is for those who are interested in learning how to create spreadsheets. Whether you prefer Mac or PC is not important because this course will be equally suitable for both.

Getting started with Microsoft Excel

• Introduction to Excel
• Navigating the Excel Screen and Ribbon
• Tips and Tricks for Selection and Movement around the screen

File Management

• Creating and Saving Workbooks
• Opening Workbooks

Data Input and Selection

• Typing and Formatting for Text, Dates and Numbers
• Selecting Cells, Rows and Columns using the Mouse and Keyboard shortcuts

Using Functions

• Using the Sum, Average, Min, Max, Count Functions
• Understanding and working with the Function Wizard

Working with Dates

• Date Calculations
• Formatting Dates

Copying and Moving Data/Formulae

• Using Cut, Copy and Paste
• AutoFill
• Drag and Drop
• Copy and Drop

Editing Worksheets

• Adding Rows and Columns
• Sizing Rows and Columns
• Hiding/Unhiding Rows and Columns

Formatting Worksheets

• Working with Fonts, Sizes and Colours
• Adding Borders and Fill Colour to Cells
• Aligning the Content of a Cell
• Applying Number Formatting
• Using the Format Painter
• Merge and Unmerge Cells

Working with Large Worksheets

• Freezing Panes
• Working with Split Pane View
• AutoFilter

Printing

• Using Print Preview
• Setting the Print Range
• Sizing Spreadsheets to Fit
• Working with Margins, Headers and Footers and other useful print settings

Multiple Sheets

• Creating new Sheets
• Colouring Sheet Tabs
• Navigating Sheets
• Deleting Sheets

Charts and Graphs

• Creating Charts and Graphs alongside data
• Creating Charts and Graphs on a new sheet
• Changing the Chart Types
• Basic Formatting of Charts and Graphs

Virtual Live Classroom – £ 350

• 19th August 2026
• 20th October 2026
• 17th December 2026

Merseyside Face to Face – £ 450

• 21st September 2026
• 10th November 2026

Manchester Face to Face: £ 450

• 14th October 2026
• 9th December 2026

Who’s it for?

This course is suitable for people who are self taught or have little to no experience of using Microsoft Excel who wish to get more confident within the package.

What are the Course Requirements?

Delegates will need to be familiar with using personal computers and should have experience using a keyboard and mouse. We would expect delegates to know how to: launch and close applications, navigate, save and open files. Delegates should have a knowledge about excel. 

What will be the Career Path?

• Administrative Assistant​
•  Accountants ​
•  Project Manager ​
•  Data Journalist ​
•  Information  Clerk

Are any Financial Options Provided?

• 0% Interest Free payments available.

Reward

Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor. Course Completion Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course.

What is provided with the Course?

• Course Material
• Aftercare Course Support