Description

This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to use the basic features and functions of Excel to create and edit basic spreadsheets.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs.

Note: Access to the Microsoft Excel desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Foundations

• Getting to know Excel
• Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar
• Getting Help
• Create a workbook
• Templates
• Themes and variants

Basic Navigation and Formatting

• Navigating a workbook
• Adding worksheets
• Basic cell formatting

Basic Formulas and Functions

• Order of Operations
• Using the formula bar
• Autosum
• Function wizard

Printing Workbooks

• Page layouts
• Using page break preview
• Headers & Footers

Instructor - Izzy Perry

Izzy is an administrative professional with over twenty years of experience working with Microsoft Office. Her experience in various paralegal, corporate and government offices has given her differing perspectives to engage and develop both her knowledge and her students' knowledge. She is passionate about computers and software and brings that passion to her work and her classes.

Izzy served as President of the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association and was on their Board of Directors for five years. She is a Learning Facilitator and Coach Evaluator certified through the Coaching Association of Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program, and has been teaching people to skydive for over ten years.

Izzy was the recipient of the 2020 Canadian Sport Parachuting Association Cathy Johnson Service Award, in recognition of the outstanding support, contribution and dedication to sport parachuting in Canada.