Excel - Basic Training Course
This instructional module establishes a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel capabilities, enabling participants to advance toward proficiency in data manipulation. Proficiency in this platform empowers government personnel to organize, calculate, analyze, and present information effectively, thereby supporting leadership in making informed strategic decisions. Utilizing these digital tools significantly enhances operational efficiency compared to manual methods or general-purpose applications.Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will demonstrate the ability to construct and maintain Excel workbooks and worksheets to support data analysis efforts that are essential to organizational success and mission fulfillment for government entities.
- You will:
- Initiate use of Microsoft Office Excel 2019.
- Execute mathematical calculations.
- Edit worksheet content.
- Apply formatting to worksheets.
- Generate printed outputs of workbooks.
- Oversee workbook management tasks.
Course Outline
1 - FOUNDATIONAL EXCEL 2019 OPERATIONS
- Topic A: Navigation of the Excel User Interface
- Topic B: Execution of Excel Commands
- Topic C: Creation and Saving of Basic Workbooks
- Topic D: Entry of Cell Data
- Topic E: Utilization of Excel Assistance Features
2 - EXECUTION OF CALCULATIONS
- Topic A: Construction of Worksheet Formulas
- Topic B: Insertion of Functions
- Topic C: Reapplication of Formulas and Functions
3 - WORKSHEET MODIFICATION
- Topic A: Insertion, Deletion, and Adjustment of Cells, Columns, and Rows
- Topic B: Data Search and Replacement Operations
- Topic C: Application of Proofing and Research Utilities
4 - WORKSHEET FORMATTING
- Topic A: Application of Text Formats
- Topic B: Application of Number Formats
- Topic C: Alignment of Cell Contents
- Topic D: Implementation of Styles and Themes
- Topic E: Application of Basic Conditional Formatting
- Topic F: Creation and Utilization of Templates
5 - WORKBOOK PRINTING PROCEDURES
- Topic A: Preview and Print Functions for Workbooks
- Topic B: Configuration of Page Layout Settings
- Topic C: Setup of Headers and Footers
6 - WORKBOOK MANAGEMENT
- Topic A: Management of Worksheets
- Topic B: Administration of Workbook and Worksheet Views
- Topic C: Oversight of Workbook Properties
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I really appreciated that the excel spreadsheet with each module was shared with us to follow along and reference again for the formulas, etc. Lots of tips & tricks!
Megan - Northern Medical Connections
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