Course Description
In this hands-on course, you will learn the simplicity of using Microsoft® Excel, a powerful tool for organizing and analyzing data. You will begin with the basics and master the skills to create workbooks, sort and customize data, and work with formulas.
This course is set apart from other Excel Courses, as you will gain experience with our hands-on exercises that provide step-by-step instructions that prepare you to work with Excel in a business. In addition, the video tutorials offer more than just demonstrations of using Excel; they provide many tips and tricks. Also, you are assigned to an instructor to help during the course and answer questions.
This course provides exceptional value! Join the thousands of Canadians who have completed our courses successfully and are working with the Excel Program confidently.
Topics Covered
Excel 1 Course Topics:
- Excel Fundamentals
- Navigating and understanding the structure of Excel
- Creating Workbooks and Worksheets
- Saving and naming Excel Documents
- Entering and editing text, numbers and formulas
- Creating basic formulas
- Working with basic Excel Functions
- Excel AutoSum, Shortcut Keys and AutoFill Command
- Modifying and Excel Spreadsheet
- Moving, inserting, changing rows, columns and cells
- Formatting Data in Excel Worksheets
- Printing Excel Worksheets
- Adding and Deleting Worksheets
Course Includes:
- Getting Stated Guide and Course Outline
- Assigned instructor for support to answer questions
- Excel 1 Course Manual (online PDF)
- Excel 1 Course video tutorials
- Excel 1 Course exercises
- Two (2) months access to course materials, anytime from anywhere 24/7
- Certificate upon completion
Note: Students are required to have a licensed Excel program installed on their computer. Simply Training does not supply or provide any Excel Programs.
Requirements & FAQ
What are the prerequisites?
This is an Excel beginner’s course, and there are no prerequisites to knowing the Excel program. Students must have basic knowledge of working with computers and experience with using the Windows Operating System.
Who should take this course?
Excel 1 Basic Course is open to anyone new to Excel and wants to learn to use the program proficiently or anyone using Excel and wants to expand their Excel knowledge and skills.
When can I get started?
Courses are on-demand; start anytime, today or when your schedule permits.
How does this course work?
Once registered, you receive a welcome email with your login to access the course student’s page and get started. Lessons are laid out in an easy step-by-step format, with a Getting Started Guide, Course Outline, and lessons comprise of a video tutorial, a manual, an exercise and a quick check your knowledge quiz.
Where can I access the course from?
This course is online, and access is 24/7 from anywhere using a computer with the internet.
How long does the course take?
You have two months of continuous access to the course; an account access expiry date is assigned with your Login email. The hours to complete this course is approximately 20 hours. On average, people who are not working will complete the course in one to two weeks. For people who are working, on average, it takes two to three weeks to complete. Course completion is left to the discretion of the registered student.
How Do the Video Tutorials Work?
The video tutorials are accessed from the course students page and are easy to view. In addition, the videos can be viewed multiple times to learn at your pace and schedule.
Which Excel Programs does this course use and apply to?
Students can use Excel 2013, 2016, 2019 or Office 365 licenced programs.
Note: The free Excel Program cannot be used for this course; it has limited access to features.
What are the Computer Requirements?
A computer with an internet connection to access course materials and video tutorials, Windows OS and the Excel licensed program.
How do I contact the instructor for questions or if I need help?
Your instructor is available to help you succeed with the course and communicates with you during the course. Exercises are completed and submitted; they are reviewed, and feedback is provided. Your instructor is accessible by phone or email, and if needed, remote support is available.
Do I Receive a Certificate?
Yes, a certificate is issued to students who successfully complete the required course exercises and quiz submissions.
Do you provide verifiable hours for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits?
Yes, we provide students with a letter upon request.
How Do I Register?
We offer easy online registration; select the Register button on the page. Payments accepted: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and e-Transfer. We do not accept American Express or Visa-Debit.
Registration and payments are secure, and we do not share or sell your information. If you prefer to register over the phone, please call our office at (855) 422-5861 for registration.
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