Microsoft Excel Introduction

Ever hesitated when faced with a blank Excel workbook, unsure where to start? Ever wondered why some people make working with spreadsheets look so effortless while you’re still figuring out the basics? Well, get ready to demystify Excel and discover just how intuitive and powerful this essential business tool can be with our “Microsoft Excel Introduction” course.

In this foundation-building day of learning, we’ll take you from Excel beginner to capable user. Whether you’re completely new to Excel or have only used it occasionally to view others’ spreadsheets, this course is your gateway to understanding the fundamentals.

Think of it as learning to cook – we’ll start with the essential ingredients (cells and data), teach you the basic techniques (formulas and formatting), and show you how to present your finished work (printing and setup). By the end of the day you’ll gain the essential skills that will serve as a springboard for learning more advanced Excel features in the future!

Microsoft Excel Introduction

Welcome to the “Microsoft Excel Introduction” course, a comprehensive one day workshop that transforms complete beginners into confident spreadsheet users by teaching fundamental skills in data entry, basic formulas, and essential formatting. This foundational course demystifies Excel’s core features and empowers you to create functional spreadsheets from scratch, providing you with the essential knowledge needed to progress to more advanced features.

What You'll Get With This Course

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FREE Repeat Option

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Small Classes

No more than 6 people per class

Comprehensive Materials

PDF manual and training files included!

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Microsoft Excel Introduction Course Content

Excel Orientation

  • Exploring the Excel Interface
  • Finding and using Commands
  • Using the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Navigating Workbooks

Basic Workbook Techniques

  • Overview – the different uses of Excel
  • Creating New Workbooks
  • Entering and Editing Data
  • Selecting Data
  • Opening, Saving and Closing Workbooks

Using Formulas in Excel

  • Formulas vs Functions – what’s the difference?
  • Creating Formulas
  • Finding Functions
  • Inserting Functions

Managing Worksheets

  • Naming Worksheets
  • Adding New Worksheets
  • Moving and Copying Worksheets
  • Deleting Worksheets

Formatting Efficiently

  • Manual Formatting Options
  • Using Cell Styles for Efficiency and Consistency

Preparing to Print

  • Page Setup
  • Margins and Orientation
  • Headers and Footers
  • Scaling
  • Previewing
  • Printing

*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Prior Knowledge

This course assumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel. It is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn how to create, edit, and manage spreadsheets effectively using Excel’s essential features and functions.

Required Software

You will need Microsoft Excel installed on your computer to participate in this course. This can be through a Microsoft 365 subscription or a perpetual license version.

Course Materials

All necessary exercise files will be provided during the training session. You don’t need to prepare any materials beforehand.

Note About Different Versions

While this course uses the latest version of Microsoft Excel, the skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version of Microsoft Excel.
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Why Bring Your Own Laptop?

Training is most effective when you’re working in a familiar environment. By bringing your own laptop to our training sessions, you’ll maximise your learning experience in several important ways.

Personal Comfort and Efficiency

Working on your own laptop means you’ll be instantly familiar with your keyboard layout and system preferences. No need to spend 20 minutes figuring out why the volume button is launching the calculator instead. This familiarity allows you to focus entirely on learning new skills rather than wondering why someone set the desktop background to dancing hamsters.

Access to Your Complete Work Environment

Your laptop comes with your personal setup of applications, customised settings, and existing files. Think of it as bringing your digital home with you, minus the dirty dishes in the sink. This means you can immediately apply what you learn to your real work documents and seamlessly integrate new skills into your daily workflow.

Practical Setup

During the training, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds, your personal laptop connected to our professional training setup. Each workspace is equipped with a 27-inch monitor (perfect for those who squint at their phones even with reading glasses), full-size USB-A keyboard, and USB-A mouse.

Software Accessibility

With your own laptop, you’ll have immediate access to your licensed software and saved preferences. This is particularly important for applications where having your existing login credentials readily available ensures a smooth training experience. No need to remember that complex password you created after your third coffee of the day.

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We provide the coffee and biscuits, but your enthusiasm is the one program we can’t install for you. Don’t worry, our trainers are experts at generating enough energy to power a small city!
Brendon Farrell Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Brendon Farrell

Co-Founder / Facilitator

From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.

As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.

Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.

Mark Finney Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Mark Finney

Co-Founder / Facilitator

With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.

Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.

When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.

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