Introduction to Excel: Basic Excel Training for Aspiring Professionals


Are you an Excel beginner pursuing a career in office administration or just looking to polish your spreadsheet skills? Our “Introduction to Excel” course is tailor-made for individuals and teams who are eager to gain one of the most sought-after skills in the professional realm. From beginners to those needing a refresher, our basic Excel training ensures you are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

What is Microsoft Excel?

MS Excel is a desktop and browser spreadsheet application, consisting of rows and columns and is primarily used for manipulating data and mathematical formulas.

Features include:

  • Data Entry
  • Data Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Accounting/ Budgeting
  • Financial & Data Modelling
  • Graphs and tables
  • Programming

Why Choose Our Basic Excel Training?

 

Excel proficiency is essential in many roles from office administration right the way through to marketing, given that it is the most popular spreadsheet application globally. In addition, it’s also a great skill set to have in everyday life. This is due to its ability to perform mathematical functions and automate tasks such as budgeting.

In addition, ClearCut IT offers:

  • Flexible Learning Modes: Choose between remote online sessions or in-person training based on your comfort and availability.
  • Personalised Attention: We offer both one-to-one sessions for tailored assistance and group settings for collaborative learning.
  • Hands-on Training: Dive deep into practical exercises and real-world scenarios to cement your understanding.
  • 1-Day Courses: Get to grip on the basics in a single day.

Where can I get MS Excel?

Microsoft Excel is available to buy or download through third-party vendors and directly from Microsoft themselves. Payment options include the one-off purchase of a physical disc or annual and monthly subscription options starting at £5.99 per month.

Beginners Course Outline:

  • Excel Familiarisation
  • Understanding Columns, Rows, and Excel Navigation
  • Entering Text and Numbers
  • How to Create Formula (includes order of operation)
  • How to Use Autofill
  • Using Relative and Absolute Addressing
  • How to Format Information in a Spreadsheet
  • Using Auto Sum and Aggregate Functions
  • How to Create Charts
  • Chart Editing and Formatting
  • How to Save Workbooks
  • Create PDFs from Workbooks

Download the Excel Introduction course outline, or check out our other Excel courses:

Intermediate MS Excel
Advanced MS Excel
Excel VBA

Course Outcomes

Beyond just teaching you Excel, we ensure you internalise the skills and confidence required to wield Excel with confidence. With our basic Excel training, the phrase “Excel for beginners” will be a distant memory.

Dates and Duration

Our courses are usually based on a day classroom style learning, which can either be hosted in Essex, delivered remotely or on-site. Availability is flexible, to enable training to be delivered at a time and date that suits you.

Pricing

Prices start from £395.00 +VAT. Get in touch today to receive a personalised quote.

Course Requirements

To partake in our Advanced Excel Training, participants should have:

  • A computer with the latest version of Microsoft Excel installed (hardware can be provided on request)
  • A willingness to engage in hands-on learning and apply advanced techniques

 

 

Looking for other Microsoft Office or Finance Courses?

MS Office Courses
Finance Courses

Contact us to discuss available dates today. Or call 01268 744 544 to speak to a member of our team about further options.