Introduction to Excel
Start with the Excel skills used in everyday office work: organising worksheets, entering data, creating formulas and preparing a clear printed workbook.
- Level
- Introductory
- Length
- 4 hours
- Public class size
- Up to 10
Who this course is for
- People new to Excel or looking to rebuild confidence with its everyday features
What you will work on
- Workbook and worksheet navigation
- Entering and selecting data
- Autofill and basic formulas
- Text and number formatting
- Rows, columns and worksheet organisation
- Print preview, headers, footers and page layout
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Choose your starting point
Basic computer confidence is useful. Read the topics below and contact us if you need help choosing a starting point.
For another step in this subject, compare Excel Intermediate 1 and check that its topics match your next task.
Browse the Excel course comparison or ask for help choosing a course.
What comes with the public course
- 90 days of course video access with class exercise files
- A free retake of the same course for one year
- A Power Concepts certificate of completion
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Excel course questions
What should I know before Introduction to Excel?
Basic computer confidence is useful. Read the topics below and contact us if you need help choosing a starting point.
Where can I check dates and fees?
Use the course booking links on this page to see the available sessions and their current prices. Check the session time zone, delivery format, currency and tax total before completing registration.
Can my team take this training together?
Contact Power Concepts to discuss a private session. Tell us the number of learners, their current experience, the work they need to do and the software versions they use so we can recommend a suitable scope.
What certificate does the course include?
The course includes a Power Concepts certificate of completion. It is not a vendor certification exam or a professional accounting qualification.
Dates and registration
Choose a session on the booking site, then review the time zone, delivery details and final fee before registering.
A practical starting point for everyday spreadsheets
Before building complex reports, become comfortable moving around a workbook, entering consistent data and checking a simple calculation. The introductory course provides a foundation for those everyday actions.
For independent practice, build a small supplies list with quantities and unit costs. Check a total manually, then review whether the worksheet is readable on screen and in print. This suggested practice complements the published topics; it does not replace checking the actual course outline and preparation requirements.
Related options: Excel Training for Teams and Businesses; Excel skills assessment.