Introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Excel for Windows.
This will include:
- starting up the program or app
- saving and opening spreadsheets
- understanding the layout of a spreadsheet
- entering, editing and deleting text and data
- making calculations
- moving around a spreadsheet
- formatting including borders, changing fonts, size and use of colour
- printing
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for learners who have little or extremely limited experience of Microsoft Excel.
There are no pre-requisites.
There is no need to have access to technology outside of the classroom.
Material required for the course
All materials will be supplied.
Bring a pen and paper for making notes.
Teaching method
Learning will be through formal instruction and practical hands-on activities.
Use of online learning if helpful to re-cap lesson activities.
How is your progress checked
Printed examples of spreadsheets that you have created using Excel.
Assessment
There will be a self-evaluation at the end of the session.
More information
This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.
Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.
Course details
Contact information
Community Learning Team
Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information
Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire
Phone: 01344 354220