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Microsoft Excel - Getting Started

The Microsoft Excel – Getting Started training series is designed to help new and occasional Excel users build confidence and practical skills. Beginning with the fundamentals of navigating worksheets, formatting cells, and using basic formulas, the series gradually progresses into organizing, analyzing, and presenting data. Participants will learn how to work efficiently with functions, filters, charts, and Pivot Tables to transform raw data into clear, useful information. By the end of the series, students will have a strong foundation in Excel that supports everyday productivity and data-driven decision making.

This live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses.

Recording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Microsoft Excel - Getting Started I

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4 hour course

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool, but getting started can feel overwhelming. This introductory course is designed for new or occasional Excel users who want to build confidence with the basics. You’ll learn how to navigate worksheets, format and organize data, and perform simple calculations using functions and formulas, giving you the foundational skills needed to work more efficiently in Excel.

Session 1: Understanding the Basics

  • Understanding and Creating Worksheets
  • Working with Multiple Worksheets
  • Understanding Cells and Columns
  • Formatting and Aligning Cells
  • Understanding and Editing Data Types
  • How to Format, Merge, and Control Cells

Session 2: Fun with Functions and Formulas

  • Controlling Worksheet Views
  • Using Automatic Fill Features
  • Understanding Formulas and the Formula Bar
  • Using Common Functions and Formulas
  • Using Formulas across Worksheets

Microsoft Excel - Getting Started II

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4 hour course

Microsoft Excel can seem complex, but once you understand how to work with data, it becomes an incredibly powerful tool. This course builds on Excel fundamentals and focuses on organizing, analyzing, and presenting data clearly. You’ll learn how to filter and validate information, create charts, and summarize data with Pivot Tables—helping you turn raw data into meaningful, easy-to-understand reports.

Session 1: Delving into Data

  • Working with Data Filters
  • Understanding Data Sorting
  • Removing Duplicate Values
  • How to Merge and Split Data Cells
  • Adding Data Validation

Session 2: Summarizing Simplified

  • Controlling Page Layouts
  • Inserting Images and Symbols
  • Creating Simple Charts
  • Editing Chart Display Options
  • Working with Pivot Tables
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