Excel for Beginners
A beginner-level introduction to Microsoft Excel, covering fundamental functions for organising and presenting data in work and everyday contexts.
About this course
This course introduces the main functions of Microsoft Excel and the fundamentals of working with spreadsheets. It covers using Excel to store, organise and present data, with applications in workplace and everyday settings. The course forms the first stage of a broader, non-accredited Excel pathway that continues with intermediate and professional-user study.
What you'll learn
- Use fundamental Microsoft Excel functions
- Organise data in Excel
- Present data using Excel
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners with very little or no experience of Microsoft Excel. Those who are new to digital skills are advised to complete the provider’s Essential Digital Skills Programme first to establish a foundation in using digital devices and related software.
- Suitable for learners starting with little or no Excel experience
- Newcomers to digital skills may benefit from completing the Essential Digital Skills Programme first
- Further study is available through Excel Intermediate and Excel for Professional Users
Where this course runs
South Thames Colleges Group
Adult education at Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, Tooting and Carshalton
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1 class
Selected date
Fri 6 Nov 2026
09:30 – 12:00 • 5 weeks
Free
Merton College, Morden
Digital Skills team
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