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MS Excel: Proficiency in the Basics

Spreadsheet Essentials, Data Formatting, and Core Excel Functions

10 CPD credits on completion
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About This Course

Course Highlights Certificate on Completion Building a proficiency with MS Excel can be a key skill to performing your job better and more efficiently. This course covers areas such as spreadsheet know how, formatting data to an advanced level and using spreadsheet functions. A certificate will be issued once you have completed all 10 units. This track is made up of the following sections: Spreadsheet Know How (2 units) Formatting Data (2 units) Advanced Formatting (3 units) Spreadsheet Functions (3 units)

What You Will Learn

  • Describe the layout of the Excel interface and how to create, save, and manage spreadsheets
  • Apply cell formatting techniques including number formats, borders, alignment, and conditional formatting
  • Explain the difference between basic and advanced formatting and when to use each
  • Calculate results using core spreadsheet functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and IF
  • Identify how to organise data effectively using rows, columns, and sheets
  • Apply advanced formatting techniques to improve the readability and presentation of financial data

Who This Course Is For

  • Professionals with limited Excel experience who need to build a solid foundation
  • Accountants and finance staff who want to formalise their spreadsheet skills and earn CPD credits
  • Anyone starting a role where Excel proficiency is expected

Prerequisites

  • No prior Excel experience is required
  • Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use a keyboard and mouse
  • Access to Microsoft Excel

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CPD Credits10
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