Excel 2010/2013: Beginners (Self-paced) BeginnersPrerequisites
Tue 29 Apr - Wed 30 Apr 2014
Description
This self-paced hands-on course gives an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and charting. There is emphasis on short cuts and other efficient ways of working.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills i.e. familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse will be assumed. The course is aimed at beginners - no previous knowledge or experience of the software is assumed.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 2
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 29 Apr 2014 09:30 - 12:30 | 09:30 - 12:30 | University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 2 | map | Marcel ten Wolde |
| 2 | Wed 30 Apr 2014 09:30 - 12:30 | 09:30 - 12:30 | University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Ely Training Room 2 | map | Marcel ten Wolde |
Topics covered
- Getting to know Excel
- Building a new workbook (data entry and simple formulae)
- Formatting text and numbers
- Enhancing printed output
Format
Self-paced hands-on, working from a workbook
Taught using
Excel 2010 on MCS Windows
Notes
- The course will be taught using Excel 2010 on PCs but will also be suitable for Excel 2007/2013 users. Macintosh users of Excel 2011 should also find it useful.
- Participants work at their own pace using a workbook containing notes and exercises.
- Most participants will complete the material in the two timetabled sessions during which help and advice are available. However, the length of time taken will vary according to previous experience, so the facilities will remain available for informal use for a further week after the formal sessions; alternatively the course files can be copied to CD or memory stick (not supplied) so that the exercises can be completed on other machines or course files can be downloaded here
Duration
Two sessions of three hours
Booking / availability