Course Duration: 6–8 hours
Target Audience: New users or those with minimal Excel experience

Welcome to the Microsoft Excel Beginner Course, your first step into spreadsheets and data management. Whether you are completely new, or simply need a refresher, this course will guide you. As a result, you will gain a strong foundation in Excel and learn to use it effectively in many settings.

Microsoft Excel is a powerful and versatile tool used across industries. In fact, it helps organize information, perform calculations, analyze data, create reports, and visualize trends. Therefore, mastering the basics can boost your productivity and improve your job readiness in today’s digital world.

Moreover, this course is presented in a clear, step-by-step format. You will complete hands-on practice, work through practical examples, and take quizzes. Consequently, you will build skills, gain confidence, and apply Excel knowledge in personal, academic, or professional tasks.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Navigate the Excel Interface
   Understand how to move around Excel, identify key components like the ribbon, worksheet area, and formula bar.
2. Enter and Format Data
   Learn how to enter, edit, and format text, numbers, and dates to make your spreadsheets readable and organized.
3. Use Basic Formulas and Functions
   Perform simple calculations using Excel’s built-in functions like SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX.
4. Work with Multiple Worksheets
   Create, rename, move, and organize sheets within a workbook for better data management.
5. Create and Edit Simple Charts
   Visualize your data using Column, Line, and Pie charts, and learn how to customize them for clarity and impact.
6. Prepare Spreadsheets for Printing
   Use print preview, adjust margins and orientation, and add headers, footers, and page numbers for professional printouts.

This course provides a practical, beginner-friendly approach to Excel and sets the stage for more advanced skills in future learning.