Course Description
Excel Basic Training in Denver & Phoenix
Are you new to Excel? An understanding of Excel is a requirement of nearly all professionals in today’s working world. This Excel Training in Denver & Phoenix is designed for students who need Excel training for beginners. This course will teach you how to get started on the right foot with essential skills for using Excel spreadsheets. You will learn how to navigate within Excel, easily enter information into spreadsheets, learn tricks to best view and manipulate and format data, and you will even learn how to create simple formulas. With basic Excel training, you will learn how to work with pre-created spreadsheets, as well as create your own simple spreadsheets from scratch. Our instructors will be on hand to answer your questions and lead you to a thorough understanding of the application on a beginner’s level.
Class Price: $235
Training Class Goal
In this Basic Excel training course, students who complete the class will exit with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and have the confidence to build simple worksheets that use the basic functionality of the program. You will understand how Excel works and how to use it, giving you the foundation from which to grow.
PreRequisites
Students entering this class should possess general knowledge of the use of a computer, including the ability to use a mouse (click, double-click, right-click, click-and-drag), and the ability to type on a keyboard.
Topics Covered
Navigating to accomplish tasks
- Using the Ribbon, Office Button, and menus (depending on software version)
- Cells, columns, and rows
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Freezing and splitting panes
- Zooming
- Hiding columns and rows
- Other classes covering Excel navigation
Entering basic data into Excel
- Formatting dates and times
- Spell check
- Undo and redo buttons
- Creating and modifying tables
- Sorting and filtering tables
Creating basic Excel formulas
- Subtraction, division, multiplication
- Cell references
- Other classes covering Excel formulas
Using functions
- Manually typing functions
- AutoSum and AutoCalculate
- Other classes covering Excel functions
Moving and copying data
- Cut, copy & paste
- Fill handle
- AutoFill
- Flash Fill
- Smart Tags
Organizing and Working with Multiple worksheets
- Renaming and coloring tabs
- Moving, copying, and inserting worksheets
- Margins
- Headers and Footers
- Printing Options
Basic Excel Formatting
- Adjusting width and alignment
- Formatting text in cells
- Wrapping and merging
- Formatting numbers
- Other classes covering Excel Formatting
The basic Excel training is optimal for beginners and those new to this application. It will give you the skills needed to work with spreadsheets, and get started in the intricate world of Excel. This training will give you the confidence to navigate a spreadsheet, enter data into Excel, and even create simple formulas. Today, employers expect their workers to have at least an essential understanding of this important and powerful application. Mission Critical Training’s Excel training for beginners will get you the skills you need for a solid foundation in the world of spreadsheets and workbooks.
Upcoming Classes
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Class Retakes
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