This 1-hour, project-based course is an introduction to spreadsheets. We’ll be using Excel on the Web in this project, which is the free spreadsheet program offered by Microsoft. However, all of the concepts that you will learn in this project will be applicable to other spreadsheet programs, such as LibreOffice Calc and Google Sheets.
Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Instructor: Edward Falzon
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1.5 hours
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What you'll learn
Create and format a table of data in a spreadsheet
Use formulae and functions to derive knowledge from raw data
Use conditional formatting to provide better readability to tables
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Taught in English
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction and set-up
Basic Data-Entry
Basic Cell-Formatting
Create an Inventory Table
Optional Activity: Format the Inventory Table
Creating Handy Calculations
Absolute and Relative Cell-Referencing
Conditional Formatting
Optional Activity: Add New Calculations and Formatting
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No background required.
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RY
5
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2023
This was so well taught that it was easy for me to understand the content.
OA
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Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
I found it very easy to follow and the instructor was very detailed and spoke well.
DG
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
Good information. Good for beginners and people returning to Excel.
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