Build essential spreadsheet skills with our Excel for Beginners online course. Perfect for those new to Microsoft Excel, this practical training will teach you how to navigate spreadsheets, create accurate formulas, apply professional formatting, and build clear charts to present data effectively.
You’ll gain hands-on experience using core Excel functions and tools to organise information, streamline repetitive tasks, and improve accuracy in your daily work. Whether you’re using Excel for administration, finance, business, or personal projects, this course will help you work smarter and more confidently with data.
Learning Outcomes
- Create accurate formulas using BODMAS (order of operations).
- Use essential functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, SUMIF and COUNTIF.
- Format worksheets, sort and filter data, and create charts and sparklines.
Course Content
- Basic formulas and absolute cell references ($A$1).
- Paste Special, formatting, merging cells and number formats.
- Sorting, filtering, print setup, freeze panes and data visualisation tools.
Online Delivery
This course is delivered online via Zoom, offering the same high-quality, interactive learning experience as face-to-face classes. You will receive a Zoom link and joining instructions prior to commencement.
Course Materials & Requirements
- Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2016 (or later).
- Your own laptop or computer capable of running Microsoft Excel.
- Dual monitor setup recommended (HDMI cable and additional screen).
The tutor teaches using Windows; however, Mac users are welcome. Some shortcuts and features may vary slightly between operating systems.
Details
You will learn
- Build formulas using correct order of operations (BODMAS)
- Apply core Excel functions to analyse data
- Create professional charts and formatted worksheets
You will get
- Live online training with an experienced tutor
- Practical hands-on Excel exercises
- Skills to progress to Excel Intermediate level
Appropriate for
Beginners with little to no prior Excel experience; suitable for students and professionals with basic computer skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Laptop or computer with Microsoft Excel installed
- Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2016+
- Optional second monitor for dual-screen setup
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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