Microsoft® Excel® Introduction Course for Beginners (Instructor-led)

Course Dates: November 1, 2024 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) | December 10, 2024 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) | January 13, 2025 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) | Check for more dates (Virtual or In-person) >

Duration: 1 day – 9 am – 4 pm (ET)

Microsoft Excel Versions: 2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 365 (Windows)

Delivery Methods (Instructor-led): In-person (live classroom) training or Online in virtual classroom format

Course Fee: $275 CAD per person + HST (Virtual classroom), $295 CAD per person + HST (Bring your own device for live classroom courses) or $345 CAD per person + HST (Avantix Learning provides device for live classroom courses)*

Virtual Classroom: Virtual classroom courses are led by a live instructor and run from 9 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time) with a 15 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon and a 1 hour break for lunch.

In-person (Live Classroom) Course Location: Our live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at the Toronto Eaton Centre or at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (some Avantix Learning courses may be held at an alternate downtown Toronto location). Location will be confirmed when you register.

Learning Path: Level 1 (Beginner)

Next Course in Series: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced

Custom training: Arrange this course on a date that is convenient for you. Contact us at info@@avantixlearning.ca to arrange custom training.

Public scheduled courses are delivered as live instructor-led classroom training or virtual classroom training (as indicated). Bring your own device rates apply to live classroom courses. Some courses / formats may have a minimum enrollment requirement.

*Some courses and formats may be subject to a minimum enrollment requirement.

During this instructor-led Microsoft Excel training course, beginners will learn basic skills to work effectively with Microsoft Excel worksheets. Students will learn to enter and edit different types of data and to enter formulas using operators and functions. Various strategies will be used to format and edit worksheets and workbooks. Different print settings will be applied and then previewed. At the end of the day, students will also learn to create simple charts quickly and easily. Throughout this course, the instructor will include numerous tips, tricks and shortcuts. Key takeaways include a full course manual, Quick Reference Guide with keyboard shortcuts as well as sample and exercise files.

What’s included

Included in this course:

• Comprehensive course manual
• Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
• Sample and exercise files
• Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
• Certificate of completion
• Follow-up email support

Course Topics

Working in the Microsoft Excel Environment

• Overview of the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar
• Navigating quickly in a worksheet
• Selecting cells and cell ranges using different strategies and shortcuts
• Entering different types of data
• Resizing columns and rows quickly and easily

Managing Workbooks and Worksheets

• Creating a new Excel workbook
• Saving a workbook
• Naming worksheets
• Moving or copying worksheets
• Inserting and deleting rows and columns
• Inserting and deleting worksheets in a workbook
• Using various strategies and shortcuts to cut, copy and paste data

Formatting Cells, Rows and Columns

• Applying number formatting
• Changing font and size
• Changing alignment
• Applying borders and shading

Creating Basic Formulas

• Creating simple formulas using basic operators
• Changing data and viewing updated results
• Showing and hiding formulas
• Entering formulas using the common Excel functions SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and COUNT

Understanding Errors and Error Checking

• Types of errors
• Choosing error checking options
• Ignoring errors

Previewing and Printing

• Setting a print area
• Changing margins
• Adding headers and/or footers
• Previewing your final result

Creating a Simple Chart

• Creating a basic bar or column chart from data
• Formatting the chart
• Changing the underlying data and view the updated results in the chart

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Who will benefit

This course has been designed for beginners who are just getting started with Excel. No prior experience with Excel is required.

Can I bring my own device?

Absolutely! If you choose to bring your own device to a live classroom course, you will receive a reduced rate. Be sure to bring a power cord and a mouse is helpful.

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About Avantix Learning courses

Avantix Learning offers live instructor-led classroom courses and virtual classroom courses allowing personal interaction between the students and the instructor. We specialize in small classes, typically ranging from 6 to 10 students to ensure an optimal student to instructor ratio.

Live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some courses may also be offered at an alternate downtown Toronto location.

Our top-notch instructors have years of experience in the business world and students are encouraged to ask questions during our courses. Avantix Learning senior instructors have 15 or more years of experience. A complete profile of the instructor leading a specific course is available on request.

Questions?

Have a question? Email us at info@avantixlearning.ca.

You can also find information about all of our courses on our web site at www.avantixlearning.ca.

Refunds/Cancellations

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