Microsoft Excel for beginners: learn essential spreadsheet skills for everyday tasks

About this course

Participants learn to create and manage spreadsheets for everyday tasks, including entering and organising data, using basic formulas and calculations, applying formatting, and presenting information with charts. Practical projects include budgets, contact lists and expense trackers. Teaching combines demonstrations with step-by-step individual practice in small classes. Learners work through progressively structured activities, with instructor guidance and practical project completion used to track progress rather than tests.

What you'll learn

• Enter, organise and manage information in Excel spreadsheets
• Create basic formulas and perform calculations
• Format spreadsheets for clear presentation
• Sort and organise spreadsheet data
• Create charts to represent information visually

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners, including learners who have never used Excel or have only tried it briefly. Basic computer skills such as using a mouse, keyboard and opening or saving files are helpful, but these are covered as needed. Participation involves individual practice following demonstrations in a small-class setting.

• No previous Excel or spreadsheet experience is required
• Progress is assessed through completing practical projects rather than tests
• Additional Learning Support and reasonable adjustments may be available

Before you go

• Learners work on their own computer throughout the course.
• Practice workbooks, reference guides, templates and written handouts are provided.
• Additional Learning Support, assistive equipment and access support may be available following assessment of learning needs.