About this Course

Perfect for first-time or potential Excel users, this hands-on course provides a solid foundation in creating, editing, formatting, and printing spreadsheets. Delegates will discover how to use formulas, functions, and charts to manage and present data with confidence .By the end of the session, participants will be able to navigate Excel with ease and apply its key features to boost efficiency and accuracy in their daily tasks.

Prerequisites: No previous Excel experience is required. Delegates should be comfortable using a computer, navigating files and folders, and working with basic information on screen.

Course Outline

During this course, delegates will be able to create, format, and analyse spreadsheets, use formulas and charts, and work more efficiently with Excel in their daily tasks:

  • Exploring the Excel Environment – Navigate Excel’s interface, customise the Quick Access Toolbar, and manage multiple workbooks with split windows and frozen panes.
  • Building and Managing Spreadsheets – Enter, edit, and organise data efficiently. Learn quick methods for navigation, selection, copying, and moving information.
  • Working with Sheets – Insert, delete, copy, and rename sheets. Apply tab colours and use AutoFill to generate series automatically.
  • Formulas and Functions – Create formulas using standard operators, apply the BODMAS rule, and use key functions like SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE with confidence.
  • Formatting Worksheets – Enhance spreadsheet appearance with fonts, borders, shading, and alignment. Adjust rows and columns, apply styles, and format numbers and dates.
  • Printing and Page Layout – Prepare spreadsheets for printing with page breaks, orientation, margins, and headers/footers. Set repeating titles for professional results.
  • Charting Basics – Create and format simple charts to display data clearly and effectively.
  • Sorting and Filtering Data – Use AutoFilter and sorting tools to organise, find, and analyse data quickly.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for beginners or anyone new to Excel who wants to build confidence in creating and working with spreadsheets.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Navigate the Excel interface and understand its key features and tools.
  • Create and format spreadsheets to organise and present data effectively.
  • Use formulas and functions to perform calculations and analyse information.
  • Boost productivity with tools such as AutoSum and AutoFill.
  • Create charts and print-ready reports with professional layouts and formatting.

Course Reviews

Excel Intermediate

Course was one of the best I have ever attended in professional development and will make me more efficient

Anon
Asmodee UK
June 15, 2026

Excel Intermediate

I was amazed by Tony's knowledge and his ability to convey things concisely and clearly. I really enjoyed the course and am confident in my ability to apply some of the knowledge to my day to day work which is what I wanted to get out of it.

Anon
Crown Agents Bank
June 11, 2026

Excel Introduction

Excel - Gary help me loads with a spreadsheet I had! I’ll book onto the intermediate

Anon
Wessex Water
June 2, 2026

Excel

Gary made the information very attainable, it was good we could do the work alongside him.

Anon
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
June 2, 2026

Excel Advanced

Tony Barrett is highly knowledgeable in Excel and was able to explain each concept in a way that made it easy for me to understand how to apply it directly to my role.

Anon
CWG
June 16, 2026

PowerPoint

Great course, Louise, great to learn small everyday skills to help speed up

Anon
Stellantis
June 16, 2026

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