Microsoft Excel – Getting Started I

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.

This 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.

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