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
Learners must be over the age of 19 years old
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