Microsoft Excel Intro Course
Microsoft Excel Intro Course
This is the ideal course for anyone new to using Excel. Learn how to create and edit spreadsheets, work with formulas and functions, create charts and graphs to visualise data, apply formatting to make it easier to read and understand your spreadsheets, and sort data for efficient analysis.
This course provides an excellent foundation in Excel, empowering you to confidently manipulate data, and perform basic data analysis tasks.
For those who want to automate Excel with code, our Excel VBA course goes even further.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Navigate the Excel interface and workbooks
- Enter, format and organise data effectively
- Write and edit formulas and functions
- Sort, filter and apply conditional formatting
- Create charts and print worksheets professionally
If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You need no previous experience to attend this course.
Who is this course for?
Ideal for complete beginners who need to use Excel at work — including administrators, PAs, marketing assistants and anyone new to spreadsheets. No prior Excel experience required.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Jun 26 | Thu | Online | Hurry - One Place Left! | £349.00 | £100.00 | £249.00 + VAT | |
| 30th Jun 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £349.00 | £70.00 | £279.00 + VAT | |
| 20th Jul 26 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £50.00 | £299.00 + VAT | |
| 26th Aug 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £20.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 24th Sep 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 28th Oct 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 3rd Nov 26 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Dec 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Jan 27 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 4th Feb 27 | Thu | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 2nd Mar 27 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Apr 27 | Thu | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 19th May 27 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 7th Jun 27 | Mon | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Jul 26 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £50.00 | £299.00 + VAT | |
| 24th Sep 26 | Thu | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 3rd Nov 26 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Jan 27 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 2nd Mar 27 | Tue | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 19th May 27 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Jun 26 | Thu | Online | Hurry - One Place Left! | £349.00 | £100.00 | £249.00 + VAT | |
| 30th Jun 26 | Tue | Online | Available | £349.00 | £70.00 | £279.00 + VAT | |
| 26th Aug 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £20.00 | £329.00 + VAT | |
| 28th Oct 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Dec 26 | Wed | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 4th Feb 27 | Thu | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Apr 27 | Thu | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT | ||
| 7th Jun 27 | Mon | Online | Available | £349.00 | £349.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
25th Jun 26 (Thu)
30th Jun 26 (Tue)
20th Jul 26 (Mon)
26th Aug 26 (Wed)
24th Sep 26 (Thu)
28th Oct 26 (Wed)
3rd Nov 26 (Tue)
9th Dec 26 (Wed)
8th Jan 27 (Fri)
4th Feb 27 (Thu)
2nd Mar 27 (Tue)
8th Apr 27 (Thu)
19th May 27 (Wed)
7th Jun 27 (Mon)
Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
The Excel Interface
Opening a worksheet
Amending data in a worksheet
Getting to grips with the basics
Using Backstage View
Understanding the Ribbon
Using & customising the Quick Access toolbar
Effectively organising your workbooks
Creating, saving and opening a new workbook
Entering numbers, text and dates in a workbook
Deleting cell contents
Quickly sorting data
Adding, deleting and naming sheets
Controlling the layout of spreadsheets effortlessly
Inserting columns and rows
Deleting columns and rows
Using AutoFill
Using Cut, Copy and Paste
Using Undo and Redo
Uncomplicate tasks by defining and creating calculations
Writing a basic formula
Understanding the order of BODMAS
The Sum function and AutoSum function
Creating statistical functions (Average, Max and Min)
Working with Relative References when copying formulas
Beautifully presenting your data
Font formatting
Borders and shading
Number formatting (currency etc)
Alignment options
Clearing formats
Fine-tuning your page layout before printing worksheets
Setting page margins & page orientation
Creating a Header & Footer
Printing all or part of a worksheet
Setting print titles for large worksheets
Creating different visual representations of your data
Creating a chart
Changing the chart type
Basic formatting of charts
Questions and answers
This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Microsoft Excel Intro often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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