Fundamentals of Excel for the Workplace
Learn the basics or brush up on your MS Excel skillset.
Course overview
This full-day beginners’ course is for those who want to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. This short course covers everything from navigating the Excel interface to adding, editing and formatting data. You'll also learn how to import data to use in tables, charts and basic formulas.
This short course is ideal for getting started and gaining confidence with Microsoft Excel.
Upcoming Short Courses
Fri 13 Jun 2025
09:00 - 16:00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Fundamentals of Excel for the Workplace | June 2025
Online
This one day beginners’ course is for those who want to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel....
If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.
Course details
What you'll learn
- Explore the Interface: Get comfortable with Excel's layout and features
- Workbooks and Worksheets: Learn to navigate and manage your files efficiently
- Adding and Editing Data: Master the essential skills of data entry and modification
- Formatting and Conditional Formatting: Discover how to make your data visually appealing and easier to understand
- Simple Formulas: Start calculating with basic formulas to streamline your tasks
- Importing Data: Seamlessly bring in data from various sources
- Text-Based Formulas: Manipulate text within your cells for better insights
- The 'If' Formula: Introduce logic into your spreadsheets for smarter data management
- Creating Tables, Filtering, Sorting, and Searching: Leverage slicers for more intuitive data exploration
- References: Understand how to reference data across your workbooks
- Creating and Modifying Charts: Visualise your data with professional-quality charts
How you'll learn
Our online short courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our short courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.
Matthew Abbott - Course Lead
Matthew is a Digital Skills Trainer at Falmouth, specialising in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Premiere Pro. He delivers a range of Adobe and Microsoft courses, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualifications. He holds a degree in Sustainable Product Design and a PCET teaching certificate, and has served as a Senior Technician at Falmouth University for over 20 years.
Find out moreRead our short course terms & conditions
- Engaging content
- A variety of different ways to learn
- Clear guidelines to work through the practice exercises
- Constructive feedback from tutors on your submitted work
- Technical assistance from your tutors
Access to full working subscription of Office 365. The desktop application of Excel will be required.
How to apply
| Tuition fees per individual |
£150* |
|---|
*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.
To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.
Upcoming Short Courses
Fri 13 Jun 2025
09:00 - 16:00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Fundamentals of Excel for the Workplace | June 2025
Online
This one day beginners’ course is for those who want to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel....
If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.
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