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EXCEL ESSENTIALS: MASTERING THE BASICS

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EXCEL ESSENTIALS: MASTERING THE BASICS

Excel Essentials: Mastering the Basics for Beginners – Your Step-by-Step Guide to Spreadsheet Success

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Course Description

Excel Essentials: Mastering the Basics for Beginners – Your Step-by-Step Guide to Spreadsheet Success

Feeling overwhelmed by Excel? Want to comfortably create spreadsheets, analyze data, and build professional reports that you can take into any setting? This course is your way to becoming an Excel pro – even if you've never opened the program before!

In this introductory course, we're going to take you through all the basic skills and knowledge you need to dominate spreadsheets. Starting at absolute basics to make sure that you feel comfortable with the interface and all of its fundamental functions, and then we're off on our tour of: Navigation Essentials Tour the Excel environment, mastering your tabs and ribbons and working with multiple sheets like a pro.

Data Entry and Formatting: How to enter texts, numbers, and dates; formatting them for clarity and impact

Formulas and Functions: Discover the power of calculations from simple sums to advanced formulas which can automate your work flow.

Data Analysis: Sorting, filtering, and analysis for valuable insights, making informed decisions, which could make a difference in your environment, be it a school or work.

Presentation: In order to make your information presentable, make graphs and charts.

Goals

What You Will Learn

Understanding Excel Basics: Mastering the Interface, Navigation, Basic Functions, and Organization of Spreadsheets.
Creating and Preparing Spreadsheets Learn to build, arrange, and change spreadsheets: input data; apply cell formatting; & work with simple formulas
Introduction to Formulas and Functions Learn basic formulas & functions in Excel, SUM, AVERAGE, IF and more to do simple arithmetic & statistical calculations
Data Visualization and Presentation: This refers to the way data is represented as charts, graphs, and presentation for the communication of information insights.

Prerequisites

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

  • This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in Excel. Learners are encouraged to come with an open mind and basic computer literacy. Familiarity with using a computer, navigating software applications, and a willingness to learn are the only expectations. No prior knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet software is necessary, ensuring a welcoming environment for those new to using Excel.

Who this course is for:

  • "Excel Essentials: Mastering the Basics for Beginners," is tailored for individuals who are new to Excel and want to establish a solid foundation in spreadsheet usage.
  • Absolute Beginners: Those who have never used Excel before and want to learn the fundamental skills required to navigate, create, and manage spreadsheets effectively.
  • Students: High school or college students seeking to gain a practical understanding of Excel for academic projects or future career endeavours.
  • Professionals Transitioning Careers: Individuals transitioning to roles that require basic Excel proficiency, such as administrative assistants, entry-level analysts, or anyone entering fields where Excel knowledge is essential.
  • Small Business Owners/Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to manage their data, finances, and operations more efficiently using Excel.
  • Any Curious Learner: Anyone curious about harnessing the power of Excel for personal use, organization, or data management, regardless of their professional background.
EXCEL ESSENTIALS: MASTERING THE BASICS

Curriculum

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Introduction

5 Lectures
  • play icon Course Introduction 01:56 01:56
  • play icon Starting Excel 02:00 02:00
  • play icon Interface Tour 05:13 05:13
  • play icon Working With Sheets 05:37 05:37
  • play icon Mastering Columns 06:45 06:45

Working With Text

10 Lectures
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Working With Numbers

14 Lectures
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Lloyd Jusa

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