Ready to start building your Excel skills from the ground up? This beginner Excel training course provides the foundation you need to grow your knowledge and become an expert in data manipulation over time. You’ll learn how to create and format worksheets, perform basic calculation operations, work with charts and tables, and organize data efficiently.
This course also covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Excel Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-200 and Excel Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-201.
Master the basics—and open the door to more advanced skills in data analysis, reporting, data visualization, and spreadsheet management.
Course Objective
In this Excel for beginners course, you’ll learn how to create and format spreadsheets, apply Excel formulas and Excel functions, design and modify Excel charts, and organize information into structured tables and worksheets. You’ll develop the confidence to use Excel like a pro, streamline everyday tasks, and set a strong foundation for advanced tips and future certifications.
Course Outline
Getting Started with Excel
Navigate the Excel user interface and organize your workspace efficiently
Use Excel commands and features, and locate tools with shortcut keys
Create and save a basic workbook
Access and use Excel Online for cloud-based collaboration
Enter and edit data entry efficiently in worksheets
Find help and support through built-in tools and Microsoft Support resources
Performing Calculations
Build Excel formulas to perform calculations quickly
Insert and manage Excel functions like SUM, AVERAGE, and logical operators
Reuse and copy formulas and functions using step-by-step techniques
Modifying a Worksheet
Insert, delete, and adjust cells, columns, and rows
Search for and replace data, and use filter tools for data management
Formatting a Worksheet
Apply text and number formatting, including borders and shading for visual emphasis
Align, arrange, and organize worksheet content
Apply colors, borders, and predefined styles for professional spreadsheets
Apply basic conditional formatting to highlight trends
Create and use templates to streamline repetitive tasks
Printing Workbooks
Preview and print worksheets with correct page layout settings
Configure headers and footers to provide context in printed sheets
Customize your sheet layout for clean presentation
Managing Workbooks
Manage multiple sheets and workbooks efficiently
Update workbook properties to maintain organized files