Excel courses for beginners
Length
1 Day
Price
$123
Days
Mon - Wed
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Why Choose This Course
Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used tools in workplaces across Australia, making it an essential skill for professionals in almost every industry. Whether you’re managing budgets, analysing data, or creating reports, Excel provides the functionality to streamline tasks and improve efficiency. This beginner-level course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in Excel, even if you have little or no prior experience.
By choosing this course, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience with Excel’s core features, including formatting spreadsheets, using formulas, creating charts, and organising data effectively. These skills are not only useful for day-to-day tasks but also critical for roles that require data-driven decision-making. Employers value candidates who can confidently work with spreadsheets, and learning Excel can significantly enhance your productivity and career prospects.
Our training approach focuses on simplicity and real-world application. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques that you can immediately apply in your job or personal projects. The course is delivered by experienced trainers who understand the challenges beginners face and provide clear guidance to help you succeed. With flexible delivery options—live virtual classes, in-person sessions at our centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, or in-house training at your workplace—you can choose the format that best suits your schedule.
Prerequisites
- Candidates must have basic understanding of computer operating system
Exam
- There is no exam associated with this training course
Books
- Course material for Excel Beginners provided
Delivery
- Instructor-led Classroom Training at our premises
- Live Virtual Online Training attend in real-time from anywhere
- In-House Training at your premises (4+ participants)
Skills Gained
- Create, edit and save workbooks and spreadsheets
- Selecting workbook cell ranges
- Create formulas that perform calculations in the workbook
- Copy and fill data in the workbook
- Format cells in the workbook
- Print workbook data
- Create various charts and graphs in Excel.
Audience
- Suitable for beginners. Assumes little or no knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Objectives
- Understand the basic structure and functionality of Microsoft Excel.
- Learn how to create, format, and manage spreadsheets effectively.
- Apply essential formulas and functions for calculations and data analysis.
- Organise and sort data using tables and filters for better clarity.
- Create simple charts and graphs to visually represent data.
- Gain confidence in using Excel for everyday tasks in personal and professional settings.
Outline
- Getting Started with Excel – Learn the interface, ribbon, backstage view, quick access toolbar, and status bar.
- Creating and Managing Workbooks – Open, save, close, and navigate workbooks using keyboard shortcuts and Go To.
- Entering and Editing Data – Type text, numbers, dates, and formulas; edit and clear cells; use undo and redo.
- Selecting and Organising Data – Select ranges, rows, columns, and apply special selection techniques.
- Copying and Moving Data – Use fill, copy between cells, ranges, worksheets, and workbooks; manage relative and absolute references.
- Formulas and Functions – Create basic formulas, use SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and handle common errors.
- Formatting Cells and Text – Apply font styles, colours, alignment, number formats, and use the format painter.
- Working with Worksheets – Insert, delete, resize rows and columns, zoom, and manage multiple worksheets.
- Sorting and Filtering Data – Perform alphabetical and numerical sorts, apply filters, and create custom filters.
- Charts and Printing – Create and format charts, choose chart types, and print worksheets or charts effectively.
Price
| Days | Mon – Wed | Mon & Tue | Saturdays only |
| Time | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Duration | 1 day | 1 day | 1 day |
| Price | $123 | $123 | $123 |
Terms & Conditions
The supply of this course/package/program is governed by our terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before enrolling, as enrolment is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions. Proposed course dates are given, course runs subject to availability and minimum registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Who is this course designed for?
This course is ideal for anyone new to Microsoft Excel, including students, office professionals, and business owners who want to learn the basics of spreadsheet management.
Do I need any prior experience with Excel?
No prior experience is required. The course starts from the basics and gradually introduces essential features and functions.
What will I learn in this course?
You’ll learn how to create and format spreadsheets, use formulas and functions, organise data, apply sorting and filtering, and create simple charts for data visualisation.
How is the course delivered?
The course is available through live virtual training, in-person sessions at our centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, and in-house training at client premises.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which can be used to demonstrate your newly acquired Excel skills.
Our Partnership
In today’s data-driven world, where spreadsheets are central to managing information across businesses and organisations, the importance of Excel skills cannot be overstated. This course equips you with practical knowledge to organise, analyse, and present data effectively, helping you work smarter and make informed decisions.
$74,000
Average annual salary for administrative and data-entry professionals in Australia who use Excel regularly (varies by role and experience).
81%
Employers prefer candidates with strong Excel skills for roles involving data management and reporting.
12%
Year-on-year growth in job opportunities requiring Excel proficiency across Australian industries.
$2.5B
Estimated size of the Australian business analytics and productivity software market, driven by Excel usage.
5,000+
Australian companies actively seeking professionals with Excel skills for roles in administration, finance, and data analysis.
96%
Student satisfaction rate reported by leading Australian Excel and productivity training programs.
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