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Basic Excel

  • 1 day, 9.00am to 4.00pm
  • UCNL

Where it runs

Courses run at UCNL, Scunthorpe. Some can also be delivered at Doncaster College, Stainforth or HESTA (Hull) — ask the team for details.

About this course

Overview

Excel is a spreadsheet application which allows you to store and manipulate data (particularly numerical data), perform calculations, filter and transform data, and produce charts and reports. This course covers all the basic requirements to enable candidates to make a confident contribution to office administration.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

  • Creating a file and folder structure
  • Introduction to worksheets & workbooks
  • Overview of Excel menus and toolbars
  • Entering and editing data & text
  • Speeding data entry with Autocomplete
  • Adjusting columns and rows
  • Selecting data ranges
  • Using drag and drop
  • Using cut, copy and paste
  • Using Autosum for quick calculations
  • Inserting rows and columns
  • Using formulas to perform calculations
  • Printing Excel spreadsheets
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Upcoming courses

3 start dates. Choose the one that suits you.

  • 23 Oct 2026

    Starts 23 October 2026

    • UCNL
    • 1 day, 1 day, 9.00am to 4.00pm

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  • 19 Feb 2027

    Starts 19 February 2027

    • UCNL
    • 1 day, 1 day, 9.00am to 4.00pm

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  • 28 May 2027

    Starts 28 May 2027

    • UCNL
    • 1 day, 1 day, 9.00am to 4.00pm

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Course dates may be subject to change without prior notice.

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