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Course Code: IT 1892
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Basic Excel Skills for Professionals
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Introduction
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This training course is designed to provide participants with fundamental Microsoft Excel skills to improve efficiency and productivity in handling everyday tasks. Participants will learn how to navigate Excel, enter and manipulate data, perform basic calculations, and create simple visualizations, ensuring confidence in using this essential tool in a professional environment.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- Navigate the Excel interface and utilize basic features to create and manage spreadsheets effectively.
- Perform essential data entry, editing, and formatting tasks to enhance readability and presentation.
- Utilize basic formulas and functions to perform calculations and analyze data.
- Understand sorting, filtering, and organizing data in tables for efficient data management.
- Learn basic chart creation and formatting to visualize data effectively.
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- Entry-level professionals and administrative staff.
- Non-technical employees needing Excel basics.
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Introduction to Excel Basics
Getting Started with Microsoft Excel- Understanding the Excel interface
- Navigating workbooks and worksheets
- Using ribbons, quick access toolbar, and status bar
- Basic data entry and editing
- Creating, saving, and opening workbooks
- Understanding file formats (e.g., XLSX, CSV)
- Managing workbook versions
- Formatting cells: font, alignment, borders, and shading
- Adjusting row heights and column widths
- Using AutoFit and Merge & Center
Data Entry and Basic Functions
Efficient Data Entry Techniques- Using AutoFill for repetitive data
- Entering and editing dates, times, and text
- Using Flash Fill for quick data entry
- Writing basic formulas: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Using AutoSum and common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT)
- Understanding relative and absolute references
- Sorting data (ascending/descending)
- Filtering data by criteria
- Removing duplicates
Working with Tables and Data Management
Creating and Managing Tables- Converting data ranges into tables
- Using table styles for formatting
- Adding and deleting rows/columns in a table
- Restricting data input to numbers, dates, or text
- Creating dropdown lists for data entry
- Handling data validation errors
- Creating basic charts (e.g., bar, pie, and line charts)
- Modifying chart layouts and styles
- Adding titles, labels, and legends
Advanced Formatting and Data Visualization
Advanced Formatting- Using conditional formatting to highlight important data
- Applying number formats for currency, percentages, and decimals
- Customizing headers and footers
- Creating and modifying PivotTables
- Sorting and filtering within PivotTables
- Using PivotCharts for visual representation
- Using Goal Seek for simple analysis
- Understanding basic scenario analysis
Practical Application and Wrap-Up
Practical Exercises and Problem-Solving- Real-world scenarios for data management
- Creating a small project using learned skills
- Keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow
- Common mistakes and troubleshooting
- Recap of key topics covered
- Addressing participant queries and challenges
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Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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COURSE METHODOLOGY
Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).
At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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