Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Course Code: HAC12  |

£20 Deposit
  • 2 Day Course, 10am – 5pm
  • Completion Certificate
  • Post Course Support
  • On Demand Videos

Overview

Microsoft Excel is one of the most valuable skills in today’s workplace. This two-day introduction focuses on building practical confidence with spreadsheets so you can enter, organise, and analyse data effectively. You’ll learn how to format worksheets for clarity, use formulas for calculations, and create charts that make information easy to understand.

The course uses realistic examples such as budgets, trackers, and reports, helping you see how Excel can be applied in everyday work. You’ll also discover time-saving tips, such as autofill and conditional formatting, that make spreadsheets quicker to manage.

By the end of the course you’ll be able to structure spreadsheets clearly, apply the most common functions, and present data in a way that supports decision-making.

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Contents

  • Excel interface and navigation
  • Data entry and editing shortcuts
  • Formatting cells, rows, and tables
  • Conditional formatting rules
  • Formulas and order of operations
  • Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF
  • Common error messages and fixes
  • Sorting and filtering lists
  • Chart types and when to use them
  • Building a simple PivotTable
  • Budget or tracker project
  • Freezing panes and printing setup
  • Data validation with dropdowns
  • Protecting sheets and cells
  • Exporting as PDF or CSV
  • Collaboration and sharing tips

Outcomes

Completing this Microsoft Excel will enable you to do the following and more:

  • Enter and format data efficiently
  • Use formulas and references correctly
  • Create and format charts
  • Sort and filter information
  • Build a basic PivotTable
  • Export spreadsheets for sharing
  • Apply key functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNT)

Requirements

This course is fully funded for Hackney residents with UK/EU citizenship who were aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, and who have the right to live and study in the UK. A Hackney address is required.

The workshop runs over 2 days (one day a week for 2 weeks). A £20 refundable deposit is required to secure your place. The deposit is returned on completion of the course. Learners must attend both sessions and complete enrolment and GLA funding paperwork.

Booking

Places are booked on a first come first served basis. We are operating a stand by / waiting list in case courses are fully booked. No prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required: only basic PC or Mac skills. If English is not your first language you should have a good level of English in order to participate.

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Maximum 6 students

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Contact

If you have any questions about our Introduction to Microsoft Excel course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.
 
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