Excel Level I: Fundamentals
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This beginner Excel course introduces the core features of Microsoft Excel used to build clear, functional spreadsheets from the ground up. Students learn how to navigate the interface, enter and organize data, manage rows, columns, and worksheets, and perform basic calculations with formulas, AutoSum, and essential functions.
The course also covers formatting, conditional formatting, charts, tables, printing, templates, and foundational Excel shortcuts. Students leave with a solid understanding of how to create polished worksheets and use Excel more confidently for everyday business and administrative tasks. After completing the Excel Level I course, you’ll receive access to our companion video suite, featuring beginner-level video lessons viewable on desktop, mobile, and tablet. These video tutorials explain popular Excel concepts in easy-to-follow steps.
Who this course is for
Those new to Excel looking to gain the core skills used by business professionals, including formulas, functions, calculations, and time-saving techniques. The skills taught in the course apply to a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, retail, education, professional services, healthcare, non-profit, and more.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Get comfortable with the Excel interface and learn multiple ways to enter and organize data in a worksheet.
- Work with rows, columns, and worksheets by inserting, deleting, hiding, grouping, and managing spreadsheet elements.
- Build foundational Excel skills with Autofill, basic calculations, AutoSum, and essential functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, and COUNT.
- Use formulas more effectively with absolute references, logical true/false tests, text functions, and multi-input functions.
- Format spreadsheets for clarity with cell formatting and conditional formatting that highlights data based on specific rules.
- Create visual reports with column charts, line charts, pie charts, sparklines, and Excel Tables.
- Manage workbooks more efficiently using Freeze Panes, printing tools, display options, templates, and essential keyboard shortcuts and Excel tips.
- Reinforce key concepts through end-of-class projects designed to review what you learned.
Course syllabus
Introduction
Interface
- Provides a brief description of the user interface for Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
- Examines and describes multiple means of entering data
Rows & Columns
- Insert, delete, hide, and group rows and columns
Worksheets
- Manage elements of worksheets
Formulas
Autofill
- Explores Excel's amazing ability to predict and extrapolate patterns
Calculations
- Perform mathematical expressions and review the Order of Operations rule
AutoSum Functions
- Review the five key functions: Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count Numbers
Absolute Reference
- Changing a cell reference into a constant, which is necessary for certain calculations
True or False
- Tests to see whether criteria is true/false
Text Functions
- Introduces functions used to modify text in Excel
Multi-Input Functions
- More advanced functions that require more than one input
Formatting
Formatting
- The addition of effects to an Excel document to provide visual instruction
Conditional Formatting
- Apply a predetermined format based on specified rules
Charts & Tables
Column Chart
- Create a Column chart to visually examine data
Line Chart
- Create a Line chart and Spark lines to visually examine data
Pie Chart
- Create a Pie chart to visually examine data
Tables
- Explore the special functionality created when data is converted to a Table
Workbook Management
Freeze Panes
- Enable a portion of the screen to stay visible at all times
Printing
- Rules and strategies to make printing easy
Windows
- Change how your worksheet displays data
Templates
- Use prefabricated templates to build a spreadsheet
Excel Tricks
- Fundamental keyboard shortcuts and other Excel tricks
End of Class Projects
Projects
- End of class projects to review key concepts from the class
What's included
- Free course retake within one year to refresh the material and gain practice.
- Course workbook
- Class recordings
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Learn through recorded lessons on your own schedule.
This course is available for 30 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
- Tuition
- $299
- Course length
- 6 hours
- Schedule
- On your schedule
In this beginner Excel workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing. This basic Excel class is perfect for those with limited experience looking to expand their proficiency.
Practical Hands-On Training
Our Excel course includes practical exercises that walk you through the basics. Learn the concept, watch an example, and complete an activity with the new concept on your own. At the end of the course, you’ll keep your training guide for reference whenever you use Excel.
Comprehensive Excel Video Suite
After completing the Excel Level I course, you'll receive access to our companion video suite, featuring beginner-level video lessons available for viewing on desktop, mobile, and tablet. These video tutorials explain popular Excel concepts in simple steps.
Who the self-paced course is for
Those new to Excel looking to gain the core skills used by business professionals, including formulas, functions, calculations, and time-saving techniques. The skills taught in the course apply to a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, retail, education, professional services, healthcare, non-profit, and more.
Self-paced curriculum
What you'll learn self-paced
- Become familiar with the interface and data entry
- Learn essential formulas and functions
- Format and print your work
- Create charts, including line, column, and pie charts
- Learn tips and tricks for easy workbook management
- Review key concepts in a final project
Self-paced syllabus
Introduction
Interface
- Provides a brief description of the user interface for Microsoft Excel
Worksheets
- Manage elements of worksheets
Data Entry
- Examines and describes multiple means of entering data
Rows & Columns
- Insert, delete, hide, and group rows and columns
Formulas
Autofill
- Explores Excel's amazing ability to predict and extrapolate patterns
Calculations
- Perform mathematical expressions and review the Order of Operations rule
AutoSum Functions
- Review the five key functions: Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count Numbers
Absolute Reference
- Changing a cell reference into a constant, which is necessary for certain calculations
True or False
- Tests to see whether criteria is true/false
Text Functions
- Introduces functions used to modify text in Excel
Multi-Input Functions
- More advanced functions that require more than one input
Formatting
Formatting
- The addition of effects to an Excel document to provide visual instruction
Cell Styles
- Apply consistent formatting to specific types of cells or values
Conditional Formatting
- Apply a predetermined format based on specified rules
Charts & Tables
Tables
- Explore the special functionality created when data is converted to a Table
Column Chart
- Create a Column chart to visually examine data
Line Chart
- Create a Line chart and Spark lines to visually examine data
Pie Chart
- Create a Pie chart to visually examine data
Workbook Management
Freeze Panes
- Enable a portion of the screen to stay visible at all times
Printing
- Rules and strategies to make printing easy
Windows
- Change how your worksheet displays data
Templates
- Use prefabricated templates to build a spreadsheet
Excel Tricks
- Fundamental keyboard shortcuts and other Excel tricks
End of Class Projects
Projects
- End of class projects to review key concepts from the class
What's included with self-paced
- Course workbook
- Self-paced video lessons
Self-paced lessons
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Excel Level I: Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Interface
Lesson 1: Introduction
8:26
Explore the Microsoft Excel user interface, including the Quick Access Toolbar, Ribbon tabs and groups, Review tab features, Insert Function button, Zoom slider, Sheet Selector buttons, and the expansive rows and columns.
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Rows and Columns
Lesson 1: Introduction
6:02
Insert, delete, hide, and group rows and columns using ribbon commands, right-click menus, keyboard shortcuts, and grouping buttons.
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Autofill
Lesson 2: Formulas
9:07
Use Excel's autofill and flash fill features to efficiently complete patterns and replicate data across cells.
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Data Entry
Lesson 2: Formulas
5:13
Learn techniques for efficient data entry, editing, copying, pasting, and cutting in spreadsheets.
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Calculations
Lesson 2: Formulas
10:16
Learn to perform basic calculations in Excel using formulas, cell references, and functions like AVERAGE while considering the order of operations (PEMDAS).
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Autosum Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
9:58
Use Excel's AutoSum functions to quickly calculate Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count in tables.
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Text Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
8:04
Use text functions like PROPER, UPPER, LOWER, and TRIM in Excel to efficiently adjust text casing and remove extra spaces.
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True False
Lesson 2: Formulas
7:14
Verify statements in Excel as true or false using comparison operators.
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Absolute Cell References
Lesson 2: Formulas
10:07
Utilize absolute cell references in Excel formulas to fix a specific cell while autofilling calculations, preventing unwanted shifts in cell references.
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Multi Input Functions
Lesson 2: Formulas
12:37
Learn to use multi-input Excel functions like LEFT, RIGHT, SUMPRODUCT, and ROUND for extracting data, calculating totals, and managing rounding errors efficiently.
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Formatting
Lesson 3: Formatting
14:04
Explore various Excel formatting tools to enhance cell appearance, including changing colors, fonts, alignment, number formats, and merging cells.
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Conditional Formatting
Lesson 3: Formatting
9:30
Use conditional formatting to visually highlight and differentiate data based on set criteria within Excel.
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Line Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
5:34
Create a basic line chart in Excel by selecting a single cell in your data, using the insert tab to choose a line chart, and customizing it with quick layout, color, and style options.
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Column Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
7:53
Create a column chart by selecting data, inserting it from the Insert tab, and customizing elements like axis titles, data labels, and grid lines through the Chart Design tab.
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Trendlines
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
3:05
Apply trend lines to charts by selecting the desired type (linear, exponential, linear forecast, or moving average) in the chart design options.
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Pie Chart
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
7:27
Create and customize pie charts by selecting data, converting between 2D, 3D, and donut styles, and isolating specific slices for emphasis.
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Tables
Lesson 4: Charts & Tables
13:52
Learn to create and use Excel tables for efficient data management and analysis.
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Printing
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
10:00
Explore and adjust printing options in Excel by utilizing the Page Layout tab to control margins, orientation, print area, page breaks, print titles, scale to fit, and gridlines, while adding headers and footers through the Insert tab for enhanced page setup and layout management.
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Worksheets
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
7:04
Manage Excel worksheets by inserting, deleting, hiding, moving, copying, and renaming them using right-click options or the ribbon menu.
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Freeze Panes
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
5:03
Freeze panes by selecting the desired row or column below or to the right of where you want the freeze, then choose "Freeze Panes" from the View tab.
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Excel Tricks
Lesson 5: Workbook Management
9:14
Explore Excel tricks like repeating commands with F4, applying multiple formats using Format Painter, inserting comments and links, and capturing screenshots directly into your spreadsheet.
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