Getting Started With Microsoft Excel: The Basics through Real-Life Scenarios

Overview: 

This beginner-friendly course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel in a practical and easy-to-follow format. In just 2 hours, you’ll learn how to navigate Excel’s interface, work with data, and use essential features to complete two real-world tasks: creating a personalized to-do list and building a simple budget. Along the way, you’ll explore basic formatting, formulas, and data visualization to help you stay organized and efficient. Whether you’re new to Excel or looking to refresh your skills, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to get started.

Course Objective: 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the basic interface and features of Microsoft Excel, including ribbons, cells, and worksheets.
• Create, format, and organize a functional to-do list in Excel using basic text formatting, sorting, and conditional formatting.
• Develop a personal budget sheet using simple formulas such as SUM and AVERAGE to calculate totals and analyze data.
• Apply basic Excel functions to improve data organization, including sorting, filtering, and data validation.
• Use conditional formatting to highlight key data and identify trends.
• Create a basic chart to visualize data, such as comparing budgeted vs. actual spending.
• Utilize Excel's basic printing features for outputting clean, professional documents.
• Gain confidence in using Excel for everyday personal and professional tasks.

Target Audience: 

This class is ideal for individuals who are new to Microsoft Excel or have limited experience with the program. It’s perfect for professionals, students, or anyone looking to improve their organizational and budgeting skills using Excel. Whether you’re managing tasks, tracking personal finances, or simply looking to become more efficient in everyday spreadsheet tasks, this course will provide the foundational skills needed to get started with confidence. No prior Excel experience is required.

Basic Knowledge:

Computer Literacy

Internet Proficiency

No Prior AI Knowledge Required