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Microsoft Excel: Practical Skills for Daily Work

Microsoft Excel: Practical Skills for Daily Work

A practical two day course focused on the essential features of Microsoft Excel. The agenda introduces the program interface, workbook structure, data entry, table design, printing, basic formulas, functions, and cell references. The course is designed for participants who want to use Excel more confidently for everyday calculations, lists, and structured data.

What will you learn?

You will learn how to navigate Excel, create well organized worksheets, and enter and format data efficiently. You will understand how basic formulas, functions, and different types of cell references support reliable calculations. You will also learn how to prepare tables for review, sharing, and printing.

  • Navigate Excel workbooks and worksheets more confidently
  • Create, format, organize, and print clear tables
  • Use basic formulas and common functions for everyday calculations
  • Apply relative, absolute, and mixed cell references correctly

Requirements:

  • Suitable for participants who are new to Excel or want to strengthen their basic skills
  • No advanced technical or spreadsheet knowledge required
  • Basic familiarity with using a computer is helpful

Course Outline*:

*We customize the course outline and content to your specific needs and relevant use cases.

Module 1: Introduction to the Excel interface

  • Navigating the ribbon, tabs, menus, formula bar, and status bar
  • Understanding workbooks, worksheets, rows, columns, cells, and ranges
  • Creating, opening, saving, and closing Excel files
  • Moving through worksheets and selecting cells and ranges efficiently

Module 2: Entering and editing data

  • Entering and changing text, numbers, dates, and simple lists
  • Copying, moving, deleting, and filling cell content
  • Using AutoFill for sequences, dates, and repeated values
  • Correcting common data entry and formatting issues

Module 3: Creating and formatting tables

  • Adjusting column widths, row heights, alignment, and text wrapping
  • Applying number formats, borders, shading, and basic cell styles
  • Structuring headings and data areas for better readability
  • Converting data ranges into simple Excel tables

Module 4: Organizing and reviewing worksheet data

  • Sorting and filtering lists by relevant criteria
  • Finding and replacing values within worksheets
  • Freezing rows and columns for easier navigation
  • Using simple validation and review habits to identify errors

Module 5: Introduction to formulas

  • Understanding how formulas are structured in Excel
  • Creating calculations with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Using parentheses and understanding the order of operations
  • Copying formulas and checking calculation results

Module 6: Basic Excel functions

  • Using SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT
  • Applying simple functions to rows, columns, and selected ranges
  • Using AutoSum and the function assistant
  • Recognizing and correcting common formula errors

Module 7: Cell references

  • Understanding relative references when formulas are copied
  • Using absolute references to keep fixed values unchanged
  • Introducing mixed references for selected rows or columns
  • Choosing the appropriate reference type for practical calculations

Module 8: Page setup and printing

  • Preparing tables for printing with print areas and page breaks
  • Adjusting orientation, margins, scaling, and paper size
  • Adding headers, footers, page numbers, and repeated table headings
  • Using print preview to check and improve the final output

Hands-on learning with expert instructors at your location for organizations.

2,022€*
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Level:
beginner
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Duration:
14
Hours (days:
2
)
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Training customized to your needs
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Immersive hands-on experience in a dedicated setting
*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

Master new skills guided by experienced instructors from anywhere.

985€*
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Level:
beginner
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Duration:
14
Hours (days:
2
)
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Training customized to your needs
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Reduced training costs
*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

Upcoming Sessions

7-8 Oct 2026
London
14-15 Oct 2026
Paris
11-12 Nov 2026
London
12-13 Jan 2027
Paris
4-5 Feb 2027
Milan
2-3 Mar 2027
Brussels
24-25 Mar 2027
Amsterdam
13-14 Apr 2027
Milan

Can't find a suitable date? Get in touch and we'll arrange one that works for you.

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