Key Facts

  • Starting
    17 Sep 2026
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    12:30
    Duration
    5 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    17 Sep 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MICX017ML

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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Excel Beginners

Excel Beginners

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Microsoft Excel is a key tool in the workplace and in everyday life for storing, organising and presenting data. This beginners' course will get you started and teach you the fundamentals of working with Excel.

This course is part of our non-accredited offer Essential Digital Skills Offer: we are offering 3 courses in this area scheduled in a chronological order to support you to progress gradually and systematically:

*Excel for beginners

*Excel Intermediate

*Excel for Professional Users

  • Entry Requirements


    You will need experience of using a computer, for example creating and saving files. You will also need a willingness to have a go at some simple maths.

  • Course Content


    Course Learning Outcomes:

    This course is aimed at those have a very little of no knowledge or skills in using Excel. This course has been designed to enable you to learn the main functions of Excel, enabling you to use it for work or everyday life.

  • Progression Next Steps


    Progression Opportunities:

    The natural progression from this course will be onto Excel Intermediate and then Excel for Professional Users.

  • Additional Information


    What is needed for the course:

    You can bring your own laptop or tablet if you wish. We will provide you with a desktop or a laptop in our classroom.

    Please bring a notebook and a pen as there will be lots of note taking.

  • Course Structure


    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Create simple spreadsheets to present relevant data • Use built-in formulas to perform basis mathematical operations • Present your data in a visual way using charts

  • Assessment Details


    Observation of tasks by your tutor and question and answer sessions. Practice at home with homework.