Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Level 1)

Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Level 1)
Introduction to Microsoft Excel woman analyzing spreadsheets
PDT-ComDP-20

This workshop provides hands-on instruction to understand and utilize the basic concepts and skills needed to be productive when using Microsoft Excel. Topics covered will include:

  • Fundamentals: getting around and workbook basics
  • Creating Worksheets: entering data, formulas, functions, moving and copying data, and reference types
  • Formatting: text and number formatting, alignment, borders, highlighting, and styles and themes
  • Manipulating Data: data entry shortcuts, paste options, inserting, deleting, and hiding
  • Output: manipulating worksheet windows, print layouts and printing options
  • Templates: downloading and using templates

Prerequisites: Students should be comfortable using a computer keyboard and mouse, but typing speed is not required.

This class is hands-on. Students must bring a laptop (and mouse) with an installed, licensed copy of MS Office in a version no older than 2013 with them to class. Please ensure that Microsoft Excel is working properly and that your laptop has downloaded and incorporated the latest Windows updates prior to class. All students will receive sample files which will be emailed within a week prior to class. Please download those practice files to your laptop prior attending, if at all possible. During class, the accompanying home handouts will be distributed for continued practice.

The course will be presented in MS Office 365 on a Windows platform. Those using a Mac will notice a few differences with course material presented in Windows.

Important Notice: Check the drop down menu in the enrollment section for additional dates.

 

9:00AM - 3:30PM
Portsmouth - 230 Commerce Way
Nancy Little
299.00 Tuition (includes lunch)
6
USNH Tuition Benefit Discount
10% Alumni Discount
Military Discount
New to NH Discount
UNHOCE Discount
0.6
PDT-ComDP-20
225027
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Portsmouth - 230 Commerce Way
Nancy Little
299.00 Tuition (includes lunch)
6
USNH Tuition Benefit Discount
10% Alumni Discount
Military Discount
New to NH Discount
UNHOCE Discount
0.6
PDT-ComDP-20
225030
9:00AM - 3:30PM
Portsmouth - 230 Commerce Way
Nancy Little
299.00 Tuition (includes lunch)
6
USNH Tuition Benefit Discount
10% Alumni Discount
Military Discount
New to NH Discount
UNHOCE Discount
0.6
PDT-ComDP-20
225033

Workshop topics include:

Fundamentals

  • Getting around
  • Workbook basics

Creating Worksheets

  • Entering data
  • Formulas
  • Functions
  • Moving and copying data
  • Reference types

Formatting

  • Text formatting
  • Number formatting
  • Alignment
  • Boarders and highlighting
  • Styles and themes

Manipulating Data

  • Data entry shortcuts
  • Paste options
  • Inserting, deleting, and hiding

Output

  • Manipulating worksheet windows
  • Printing worksheets
  • Sharing workbooks

Settings and Templates

  • Workbook options and properties
  • Templates

This class is hands-on. Students must bring a laptop (and mouse) with MS Office in a version no older than 2013 with them to class.Please ensure that Microsoft Excel is working properly and that your laptop has downloaded and incorporated the latest Windows updates prior to class.

All students will receive a Microsoft Excel workbook to use during class, and to take home with them for continued practice.