Microsoft Excel for The Workplace – Level 1 – Beginner
Categories: Excel, Microsoft 365
About Course
Start Your Excel Journey with Confidence!
Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel with our comprehensive Level 1 Beginner course. Designed for newcomers, this course walks you step-by-step through Excel’s core features, from navigating the interface and managing worksheets to creating formulas, formatting data, and crafting professional charts. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to operate Excel efficiently at a workplace standard, empowering you to tackle real-world tasks with ease and precision.
Course Content
Introduction
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03:03
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06:00
Topic 1 – The Excel Interface
In this topic, we’ll explore key parts of the Excel interface: the Backstage View, the Ribbon, and the Worksheet Interface—essential for navigating Excel efficiently.
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02:44
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06:33
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14:09
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04:59
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Topic 1 Quiz
Topic 2 – Creating and modifying worksheets and workbooks
In this topic, you will learn the essential skills needed to create, modify, and manage worksheets and workbooks in Excel.
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Topic 2 Overview
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Lesson 2.1 – Creating worksheets and workbooks
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Lesson 2.2 – Modifying Worksheets
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Lesson 2.3 – Moving worksheets
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Lesson 2.4 – Saving and opening workbooks
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Lesson 2.5 – Undo, redo, repeat, and version history
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Topic 2 Quiz
Topic 3 – Rows, columns, and cells
In this topic, you will learn how to work with the fundamental elements of Excel—rows, columns, and cells. We will explore how these building blocks interact to organize and store data.
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Topic 3 Overview
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Lesson 3.1 – Understanding rows, columns, and cells
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Lesson 3.2 – Inserting rows, columns, and cells
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Lesson 3.3 – Adjusting rows, columns, and cells
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Lesson 3.4 – Deleting rows, columns, and cells
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Lesson 3.5 – Merging and unmerging cells
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Lesson 3.6 – Hiding and unhiding rows and columns
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Topic 3 Quiz
Topic 4 – Formatting and styling data
In this topic, you will learn how to format and style your data to make your Excel worksheets more visually appealing and easier to understand.
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Topic 4 Overview
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Lesson 4.1 – Cell formatting
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Lesson 4.2 – Number formats
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Lesson 4.3 – Cell styles
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Lesson 4.4 – Conditional formatting
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Lesson 4.5 – Themes
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Topic 4 Quiz
Topic 5 – Copying and pasting data
In this topic, you will learn how to efficiently copy, cut, and paste data in Excel using various methods. These essential skills will help you manage and rearrange data in your worksheets with ease.
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Topic 5 – Overview
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Lesson 5.1 – Copying, cutting, and pasting data
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Lesson 5.2 – Paste options
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Lesson 5.3 – The Clipboard
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Topic 5 Quiz
Topic 6 – Finding and replacing data
In this topic, you will learn how to efficiently locate and modify data within your Excel worksheets using the Find and Replace features.
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Topic 6 – Overview
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Lesson 6.1 – Finding data
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Lesson 6.2 – Replacing data
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Topic 6 Quiz
Topic 7 – Basics of formulas and functions
In this topic, you will learn how to create and work with formulas and functions in Excel, which are essential for performing calculations and analyzing data.
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Topic 7 – Overview
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Lesson 7.1 – Formula basics
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Lesson 7.2 – Cell referencing
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Lesson 7.3 – Function basics
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Topic 7 Quiz
Topic 8 – Auto Fill
In this topic, you will learn how to use Excel’s Auto Fill feature to automatically extend data, fill series, and apply formulas across multiple cells.
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Topic 8 – Overview
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Lesson 8.1 – Filling values, dates, and patters
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Lesson 8.2 – Adjusting Auto Fill
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Lesson 8.3 – Filling formulas
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Topic 8 Quiz
Topic 9 – Working with data and tables
In this topic we will equip you with the essential skills to manage your data, by using features like sorting, filtering, and Excel tables.
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Topic 9 – Overview
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Lesson 9.1 – Sorting data
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Lesson 9.2 – Filtering data
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Lesson 9.3 – Table basics
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Lesson 9.4 – Adjusting tables
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Topic 9 Quiz
Topic 10 – Charts and images
In this topic, you will learn how to create, modify, and format charts in Excel to effectively present data visually. You’ll also explore how to insert and customize images and shapes, enhancing your worksheets with clear, professional-looking visual elements.
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Topic 10 – Overview
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Lesson 10.1 – Creating basic charts
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Lesson 10.2 – Adjusting chart data
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Lesson 10.3 – Modifying and formatting charts
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Lesson 10.4 – Inserting images and objects
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Topic 10 Quiz
Topic 11 – Viewing data
In this topic, you will learn how to adjust and optimize the way you view data in Excel, ensuring accessibility and efficiency when working with large worksheets. You’ll explore various zooming techniques, workbook views, navigation tools, and the freeze panes feature to enhance your ability to interact with and manage your data effectively.
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Topic 11 – Overview
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Lesson 11.1 – Zooming
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Lesson 11.2 – Workbook views
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Lesson 11.3 – Navigation
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Lesson 11.4 – Freezing panes
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Topic 11 Quiz
Topic 12 – Page setup and printing
In this topic, you will learn how to set up and print Excel workbooks effectively by adjusting key page and print settings. From configuring page layout options to fine-tuning print settings, you will gain the skills needed to ensure your worksheets print exactly as intended.
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Topic 12 – Overview
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Lesson 12.1 – Page setup
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Lesson 12.2 – Print settings
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Topic 12 Quiz
Topic 13 – Sharing workbooks
In this topic, you will learn how to export Excel workbooks to different file types, such as PDFs and text files, collaborate with others by granting workbook access and creating shareable links, and use comments for clear communication with your colleagues.
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Topic 13 – Overview
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Lesson 13.1 – Exporting workbooks
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Lesson 13.2 – Collaborating on workbooks
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Lesson 13.3 – Commenting on workbooks
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Topic 13 Quiz
Topic 14 – Getting help
Topic 14 focuses on using Excel's built-in support tools to find help when needed. You’ll learn how to use the search bar to locate data, commands, and online resources, and explore the help pane for function guides, support options, and feedback features.
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Topic 14 – Overview
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Lesson 14.1 – The Search bar
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Lesson 14.2 – The Help pane
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Topic 14 Quiz
Conclusion
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Closing remarks
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End of course checklist
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