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Microsoft Excel - Beginner

Whether you’re brand new to Excel or looking to refresh your skills, this 3 hour virtual training

course is the perfect starting point. Microsoft Excel is still the most widely used tool in business,

analytics, operations, and more — and knowing how to use it effectively gives you a real professional

advantage.

In just one focused day of live, instructor-led training, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate

spreadsheets, organise and analyse data, and apply Excel tools that are used every day in real-world

roles. This session is fast-paced but beginner-friendly, with plenty of practical examples and hands-

on exercises to help you build job-ready skills right away.

Perfect for professionals, students, and career-switchers alike, this course gives you the Excel

foundation you need.

Benefits & Real-Life Skills

By taking this course, you’ll gain real, applicable skills that make a difference:

Work Faster & Smarter – Learn keyboard shortcuts, formulas, and tools to boost your productivity.
Make Better Decisions – Use data insights to support business or academic outcomes.
Stand Out Professionally – Excel skills are in high demand across industries
Automate Repetitive Tasks – Save time using functions like VLOOKUP, filters, and sorting
Improve Data Presentation – Create clean, clear, and well-formatted spreadshee
Build a Solid Foundation – Set yourself up for more advanced Excel or data analytics training

Introduction to Excel for Data Analysis: Understand how Excel is used in real-world data workflows.

What is Data Analytics? Grasp the basics of analytics and why Excel is a key player.

What is MS Excel? Get to know the interface, layout, and core functionality.

Key Features of MS Excel Discover Excel’s most useful tools for beginners.

Basic Excel Functions & Formulas: Learn how to use SUM, AVERAGE, IF, and more.

Data Import, LOOKUP & Cleaning: Bring in external data, use LOOKUP functions, and clean messy datasets.

Sorting, Formatting & Filtering: Understand sorting options, master formatting tools, and utilise filtering features effectively.

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

• Confidently navigate Excel and understand its key features

• Use essential formulas and functions for real tasks

• Clean, sort, and filter data quickly and effectively

• Format spreadsheets professionally for clear communication

• Understand Excel’s role in everyday data analysis

Start strong and learn smart — your data journey begins here, in just one day.

This course is designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel. It’s

ideal for professionals looking to upskill, students and graduates preparing for data-related roles, job

seekers aiming to boost their employability, and small business owners who manage their own data.

Whether you’re entering the world of data analysis or simply want to feel more confident using

spreadsheets, this course is the perfect starting point. No prior Excel experience is required — just a

willingness to learn.

Learners can futher their skills by completeing the Microsoft Excel - Intermediate course

£149 +VAT