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Beginner Microsoft Excel

Master basic calculations, formulas, and functions in this introductory Excel course and learn tips and tricks to navigate Excel more efficiently. Develop a command of time-saving shortcuts and gain practical, real-world training. Get access to a comprehensive video suite and the option to retake the course for free within one year.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $249
  • 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY & Virtually Online

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What you'll learn in this excel class:

Master basic calculations, formulas, and functions in this introductory Excel course. Beginners who take this course will learn tips and tricks to make navigating Excel easier and faster.

Get the hang of Excel formulas, functions, charts, and workbook formatting. This beginner course is the perfect introduction to Excel for self-taught users and complete beginners alike. Develop a command of time-saving Excel shortcuts and hotkeys.

Practical Real-World Training
Our Excel course includes practical exercises that walk you through the basics. Learn the concept, watch an example, complete an activity with the new concept on your own. At the end of the course, you’ll keep your training guide for reference whenever you use Excel.

Comprehensive Excel Video Suite
Students in our Beginner Excel course receive access to our companion video suite, featuring beginner level video lessons available for viewing on desktop, mobile, and tablet. These video tutorials explain popular Excel concepts in simple steps.

Free Retake
Need a refresher? No problem! After you’ve signed up for the course, you can retake within one year of your original enrollment free of charge (and so long as there is an available seat in the class).

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Syllabus

Introduction

Interface

  • Provides a brief description of the user interface for Microsoft Excel

Worksheets

  • Manage elements of worksheets

Data Entry

  • Examines and describes multiple means of entering data

Rows & Columns

  • Insert, delete, hide, and group rows and columns

Formulas

Autofill

  • Explores Excel's amazing ability to predict and extrapolate patterns

Calculations

  • Perform mathematical expressions and review the Order of Operations rule

AutoSum Functions

  • Review the five key functions: Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count Numbers

Absolute Reference

  • Changing a cell reference into a constant, which is necessary for certain calculations

True or False

  • Tests to see whether criteria is true/false

Text Functions

  • Introduces functions used to modify text in Excel

Multi-Input Functions

  • More advanced functions that require more than one input

Formatting

Formatting

  • The addition of effects to an Excel document to provide visual instruction

Cell Styles

  • Apply consistent formatting to specific types of cells or values

Conditional Formatting

  • Apply a predetermined format based on specified rules

Charts & Tables

Tables

  • Explore the special functionality created when data is converted to a Table

Column Chart

  • Create a Column chart to visually examine data

Line Chart

  • Create a Line chart and Spark lines to visually examine data

Pie Chart

  • Create a Pie chart to visually examine data

Workbook Management

Freeze Panes

  • Enable a portion of the screen to stay visible at all times

Printing

  • Rules and strategies to make printing easy

Windows

  • Change how your worksheet displays data

Templates

  • Use prefabricated templates to build a spreadsheet

Excel Tricks

  • Fundamental keyboard shortcuts and other Excel tricks

End of Class Projects

Projects

  • End of class projects to review key concepts from the class

Refund Policy

  • Students may cancel up to 11 business days before the class/program start date and receive a refund, less the registration fee (10% of the undiscounted course price).
  • Cancellations within 11 business days are not permitted, but students may reschedule up to 4 business days before the class start date.

For cancellations and reschedules, please email us at [email protected]

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