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About the Excel Beginner Course

This one-day training course is tailored to meet the needs of people new to Excel. Pick up useful shortcuts while learning the basics of creating, calculating, formatting and printing spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Learn through demonstration and hands-on activities based on real-world situations. This course focuses on developing neat, accurate and well-developed Excel spreadsheets using good design and documentation principles.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for people who are either new to Excel, or who want to fill in gaps and gain confidence and independence using Excel.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the origins of and basic uses for spreadsheets
  • Create, modify, save and close a simple workbook
  • Format cells, rows and columns in a workbook
  • Adjust the sizing of columns and rows in a worksheet
  • Format fonts and numbers
  • Select ranges of cells in a workbook
  • Create formulas that perform calculations in a workbook
  • Copy and fill data in a workbook
  • Create and work with functions in a workbook

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required; however participants need to have general mouse and keyboard skills and an understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.

Excel Beginner Course Details

$385 incl GST

  • Duration:1 Day
  • Max. Class Size:10
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Beginners
  • CPD Hours:6 hours
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am - 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am - 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

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Excel Beginner Course Content

Unit 1: Basics of Excel

  • Starting Excel from the Desktop
  • Learning about Excel Start Screen
  • Using Excel Workbook Screen
  • Understanding How Excel Works
  • Using the Ribbon
  • Show and Collapse the Ribbon
  • Backstage View in Excel
  • Working with Backstage View
  • Working with Shortcut Menus
  • Understanding Dialog Boxes
  • Working with Dialog Boxes
  • Understand the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Working with QAT Commands
  • Learning about Status Bar
  • Closing Excel Safely

Unit 2: Create a New Workbook

  • Understanding Excel Workbooks
  • Using the Blank Workbook Template
  • Working with Text
  • Working with Numbers
  • Working with Dates
  • Understanding the Fill Handle
  • Understanding Formulas
  • Typing Formulas
  • Save a New Workbook
  • Spelling Check
  • Doing Basic Changes
  • Print a Worksheet
  • Closing a Workbook Safely

Unit 3: Working with Workbooks

  • Opening a Workbook
  • Understanding Workbook Navigation
  • Using the Keyboard to Navigate
  • Working with 'Go To'
  • Working with Files and Folders Dialog Box

Unit 4: Edit a Workbook

  • Learn Data Editing
  • Overwrite Cell Contents
  • Edit Longer Cell Content
  • Change and Update Formulas
  • Removing Cell Content
  • Deleting Data
  • Working with Undo and Redo

Unit 5: Learning Formulas and Functions

  • Introduction to Formulas
  • Using Formulas That Add
  • Using Formulas That Subtract
  • Working with Multiply and Divide Formulas
  • Introduction to Excel Functions
  • Adding using SUM Functions
  • Using SUM for Non-Contiguous Ranges
  • Working with Average
  • Finding a Maximum Value
  • Finding a Minimum Value
  • Using More Complex Formulas
  • Working with What if Formulas
  • Understanding Error Messages

Unit 6: Selecting Cell Ranges

  • Understanding Cells and Ranges
  • Selecting Contiguous Ranges
  • Selecting Non-Contiguous Ranges
  • Working with Special Selection Techniques
  • Select Larger Ranges
  • Select Rows
  • Select Columns
  • View Range Calculations
  • Create an Input Range

Unit 7: Copying Data in Excel

  • Understanding Copying in Excel
  • Using Fill for Quick Copying
  • Copy from One Cell to Another
  • Copy from One Cell to a Range
  • Copy from One Range to Another
  • Copy Relative Formulas
  • Copy to a Non-Contiguous Range
  • Copy to Another Worksheet
  • Copy to Another Workbook

Unit 8: Special Pasting in Excel

  • Understand Pasting Options
  • How to Paste Formulas
  • How to Paste Values
  • How to Paste Without Borders
  • How to Paste as a Link
  • How to Paste as a Picture
  • Using Paste Special Dialog Box
  • How to Copy Comments
  • How to Copy Validations
  • Copying Column Widths
  • Perform Arithmetic Operations with Paste Special
  • Copy Formats with Paste Special

Unit 9: Moving Data in Excel

  • Understanding Moving in Excel
  • Move Cells and Ranges
  • Move by Dragging
  • Move Data to Other Worksheets
  • Move Data to Other Workbooks

Unit 10: Font Formatting in Excel

  • Understand Font Formatting
  • Work with Live Preview
  • Working with Fonts
  • How to Change Font Size
  • Grow and Shrink Fonts
  • Bolding Cells
  • Italicising Text
  • Underlining Text
  • Change Font Colours
  • Change Background Colours
  • Use the Format Painter
  • Apply Strikethrough
  • Subscripting Text
  • Superscripting Text

Unit 11: Applying Borders in Excel

  • Understand Borders in Excel
  • Add a Border to a Cell
  • Add a Border to a Range
  • Add a Bottom Border
  • Add Top and Bottom Borders
  • Remove Borders
  • Understanding the More Borders Command
  • Working with More Borders Command
  • Drawing Borders
  • Drawing a Border Grid
  • Erasing Borders
  • Format the Drawing Pencil

Unit 12: Cell Alignment in Excel

  • Understand Cell Alignment
  • Using Horizontal Cell Alignment
  • Using Vertical Cell Alignment
  • How to Indent Cells
  • How to Rotate Text
  • Wrap and Merge Text
  • Unmerge Cells

Unit 13: Format Rows and Columns

  • Approximate Column Widths
  • Set Precise Columns Widths
  • Set the Default Column Width
  • Approximate Row Height
  • Set Precise Row Heights
  • Hide Rows and Columns
  • Unhide Rows and Columns

Unit 14: Format Numbers

  • Understand Number Formatting
  • Apply General Formatting
  • Format for Money
  • Format Percentages
  • Format as Fractions
  • Format as Dates
  • Use the Thousands Separator
  • Increase and Decrease Decimals

Unit 15: Formatting Techniques for Numbers

  • Working with Alternate Currencies
  • Working with Alternate Date Formats
  • Format Clock Time
  • Format Calculated Time
  • Working with Number Formats
  • Working with Format Codes
  • Create Descriptive Custom Formats
  • Custom Format Large Numbers
  • Custom Format for Fractions
  • Padding Numbers with Custom Formats
  • Aligning Numbers with Custom Formats
  • Customise the Display of Negative Values

Unit 16: Page Setup in Excel

  • Strategies for Printing
  • Working with Page Layout
  • Using Built in Margins
  • Setting up Custom Margins
  • Change Margins by Dragging
  • Centring on a Page
  • Change Orientation
  • Setting the Paper Size
  • Specifying the Print Area
  • Clearing the Print Area
  • Insert Page Breaks
  • Use Page Break Preview
  • Remove Page Breaks
  • Setting a Background
  • Clear the Background
  • Setting Rows as Repeating Print Titles
  • Clearing Print Titles
  • Print Gridlines
  • Print Headings
  • Scale to a Percentage
  • Fit to a Specific Number of Pages

Unit 17: Printing

  • Understand Printing
  • Preview Before You Print
  • Select a Printer
  • Print a Range
  • Print an Entire Workbook
  • Specify the Number of Copies
  • Understanding Print Options

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Student Reviews

(4.9)
25 May, 2026

Really good course that will be useful, Tom was very informative and patient with us, even had some laughs

Paul R
(4.7)
19 May, 2026

It was a very helpful course. Duane was thorough and clear and went at a pace that suited the class. I feel a lot more confident with Excel.

Olivia
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19 May, 2026

I have really enjoyed my time today completing this course. I found it very valuable stripping back to the basics in excel and learning many helpful tips and tricks, especially all the keyboard shortcuts. Duane was a great teacher, very engaging and knowledgeable. I am hoping I can come an complete the next course at some stage to help me progress with my excel skills.

Sian H
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14 May, 2026

I found this course very informative and helpful! Our instructor Cathy was incredible, very thorough and ensured everyone was up to the same spot/ had the same understanding.

April
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14 May, 2026

The course was very engaging, learning so many short cuts that I did not know existed. The trainer Cath was very easy to follow, also very engaging and very calming voice which made it easier to engage

Jessie S
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14 May, 2026

Cath was a great presenter. She spoke very clearly and slowly which made it easy to follow along. I had a limited knowledge of Excel and I learnt a lot of extra skills. I loved the hot keys but will need to practice using them.

Karen K
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14 May, 2026

I found the Excel Beginner course helpful and easy to follow. Cath the instructor was very knowledgeable but still explained things in a way that made sense, and she was easy to listen to the whole time. There were plenty of chances to ask questions, which made it feel relaxed and not stressful at all. The pace was great too, it never felt rushed and I didn’t feel left behind. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I am looking forward to using what I learnt on my excel spread sheets.

Hanna H
(4.1)
08 May, 2026

I found this course very interesting, valuable and added greatly to my basic experience and knowledge of Excel. The instructor, Ben, proceeded at a pace that was easy to follow and using the example spreadsheets helped reinforce learning.

Amanda P
(5.0)
08 May, 2026

Ben was amazing with his wealth of knowledge on Excel, super informative lovely personality in the training element which made the training excellent to for the student to take in, clear and precise in the delivering of the course material also.

Jason W
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05 May, 2026

This course was super helpful and Chris was great at explaining and demonstrating throughout the lesson. I learnt a lot they will help me with in my work place. lots of tips and tricks to make life easier when using excel.

Laureen
(5.0)
05 May, 2026

Very informative and easy to follow along. Chris went into detail to explain as necessary and very patient.

Emma S
(5.0)
05 May, 2026

I really enjoyed this course. Chris was a wonderful instructor and answered all of our questions and was very helpful.

Amanda H
(5.0)
05 May, 2026

This course was everything I had hoped and more. Chris is a fantastic presenter and teacher. I feel a lot more confident.

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29 April, 2026

I took a lot from the course. There was more than I expected from a beginner course. looking forward to the next one.

Dale G
(5.0)
29 April, 2026

This course was enjoyable and made me want to improve further. Christophe is so knowledgeable and very helpful.

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