Course Info
This course covers the very basics of the Excel spreadsheet. It is suitable for complete beginners without prior knowledge of Excel. At the end of this course you will have good understanding of the basic Excel features and you will be able to create a simple, presentable spreadsheet. The the intermediate level understanding of the spreadsheet. It is suitable for beginners wanting more knowledge on formulas and creating simple charts. At the end of this course you will have better understanding of the Excel features and you will be able to create formulas and charts.
What Will I Learn From This Course?
Understand basic spreadsheet concepts
Create basic formulas
Format worksheets
Use multiple worksheets
Create bar, lines and pie charts
Create drawings & picture objects
Print worksheets and graphs
Pre-requisites
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Course Outline for This Programme
Module B1: Introduction to Excel 2013/2016
- What’s new in Excel 2016/2019
- 2016/2019 Landing Page
- Managing the Account & Services
- Documents On The Go
i. Privacy guaranteed
ii. Sharing Files - Charting in Excel 2016/2019
- Analyze data in real-time using Quick Analysis
- The Revised Insert Tab
i. Excel recommendations
ii. Search & Insert Online Pictures
iii. Office Apps - Comprehensive Data Sources
i. Power View
ii. Flash Fill
Module B2: Working with Excel
- Creating A New Workbook
- The Excel Interface
i. The Quick Access Toolbar
ii. File Tab
iii. Home Tab
iv. Insert Tab
v. Page Layout Tab
vi. Formulas Tab
vii. Data Tab
viii. Review Tab
ix. View Tab
x. Developer Tab
xi. Contextual Tabs - Using Accelerator Keys
- Using The Dialog Box Launcher
- Saving A Workbook
- Opening A Workbook
- Creating A Workbook from a Template
- Switching to Another Workbook
- Navigating In Excel Using Keyboard
- Selecting A Range
i. Continuous range
ii. Non Continuous range - Current Region
Module B3: Data Entry in Excel
- Entering and Editing Data
i. Entering Data
ii. Editing Data - Moving and Copying Cell Contents
i. Moving cell contents
ii. Copying Contents of cell / cells - AutoFill
- Custom Lists
- Using the Fill Command
- Flash Fill
Module B4: Introduction to Functions and Formulas
- Understanding Formulas
i. Operators
ii. Using Cell references in Formulas - Functions
i. AutoSum
ii. Average Function
iii. Max Function
iv. Min Function
v. COUNT
vi. COUNTA
Module B5: Formatting a Worksheet
Formatting Columns
i. Modifying Column Width
ii. Inserting columns
iii. Deleting Columns
iv. Modifying Row Height
v. Inserting Rows
vi. Deleting RowsFormatting Text
i. Changing the Font type
ii. Changing the Font Size
iii. Changing the Font Color
iv. Bold, Italics and UnderlineFormatting Numbers
i. Commonly Used Number Formats
ii. Applying Currency Formats
iii. Applying the Comma format
iv. Applying Percentage styles
v. Increasing or Decreasing DecimalsChanging Alignment
i. Horizontal and Vertical Text Alignment
ii. Merging Cells
iii. Text Wrapping
iv. Text OrientationBorders and Shading
i. Applying Borders
ii. Applying Cell ColorsFormat Painter
Applying Cell Styles
Module B6: Printing
Setting up your Worksheets
i. Page Breaks
ii. Setting Page Orientation
iii. Setting Margins
iv. Setting Headers and Footers
v. Setting a Print AreaPrint Titles
The Scale To Fit
Sheet Options
Previewing your Worksheet
Printing your Worksheet
Module i1: Worksheets and Workbooks
Adjusting Zoom
i. To use the Zoom Slider
ii. To use Zoom from the Ribbon
iii. To use the Zoom dialog box
iv. To use Zoom to SelectionUsing Multiple Windows
i. To open multiple windows of a single worksheetTo open multiple windows of several workbooks
i. To open a window for each worksheet in a WorkbookUsing Freeze Panes
i. To freeze panes
ii. To unfreeze panes
iii. To freeze the first column onlyUsing Split Windows
i. To split a worksheet
ii. To remove the split
iii. To split using iconsCustom Views
i. To create a custom view of the whole sheet
ii. To display a saved view
iii. To delete a saved viewHiding and Unhiding Worksheets and Workbooks
i. Hide a worksheet
ii. Display a hidden worksheetWorking With Multiple Worksheets
Renaming Worksheet Tabs
i. Changing Worksheet Tab ColorsInserting Worksheets
i. Inserting Worksheets: Ribbon Option
ii. Inserting Worksheets: Right Click Option
iii. Inserting Worksheets: Button OptionMoving Worksheets
i. Moving Worksheets: Same Workbook using the Ribbon
ii. Moving Worksheets: Same Workbook, Right Click
iii. Moving Worksheets: Same Workbook, Drag and Drop Option
iv. Moving Worksheets: Different WorkbookCopying Worksheets
i. Copying Worksheets: Same Workbook using the Ribbon
ii. Copying Worksheets: Same Workbook using Right-click
iii. Copying Worksheets: Same Workbook, Drag and Drop Option
iv. Copying Worksheets: Different WorkbookDeleting Worksheets
Grouping and Ungrouping Sheets
i. Grouping Worksheets
ii. Ungrouping Worksheets
Module i2: Basic Functions & Formulas
- Cell References: Relative and Absolute
i. Relative cell references
ii. Absolute cell references
iii. Mixed Cell References - Inserting Dynamic Dates and Times
i. Inserting a Dynamic Date Only
ii. Inserting a Dynamic Date and Time - Inserting Static Dates and Times
i. Inserting a Static Date
ii. Inserting a Static Time - Mathematical Functions
i. COUNTIF
ii. SUMIF
Module i3: Analysing Data
- Quick Analysis
i. Formatting
ii. Charts
iii. Totals
iv. Tables
v. Pivot Tables
vi. Sparklines
Module i4: Conditional Formatting
Applying Cell Highlighting
Applying Top, Bottom, and Average Rules
Applying Data Bars, Color Scales, and Icon Sets
i. Data Bars
ii. Icon SetsCreating a Customized Rule
Editing Rules
Prioritizing Rules
Deleting Rules
Module i5: Drawings and Picture Objects
Customizing your Workbook
Inserting a Symbol or Special Character
Adding and Editing Shapes
Creating and Altering Diagrams
i. Changing the Diagram TypeIncorporating Text
Adding a Signature Line
Working with Text Boxes
i. Adding a Text Box
ii. Selecting a Text Box
iii. Manipulating a Text Box
iv. Formatting a Text BoxWordArt
Adding WordArt to your Spreadsheet
ii. Changing the Font Color
iii. Changing the Outline Color
iv. Adding Effects
i. ClipArt
i. Finding ClipArt
ii. Inserting ClipArt
iii. Manipulating ClipArtInserting a Photographic Image
i. Insert a Photographic Image Stored on your Computer
ii. Insert a Photographic Image from the WebFormatting a Photographic Image
Module i6: Charts
What is a Chart?
i. Understanding How Excel Handles ChartsExcel 2013/2016 Recommended Chart
Inserting A Chart
i. Column
ii. Bar
iii. Line
iv. Pie
v. Area
vi. X-Y Scatter
vii. Surface
viii. Doughnut
ix. Stock
x. Radar
xi. Bubble
xii. Cylinder, Cone, and PyramidElements of a Chart
i. Adding Chart Elements
ii. Title
iii. X or Category axis
iv. X Axis Title
v. Y or Value axis
vi. Y Axis Title
vii. Legend
viii. Tick marks
ix. Gridlines
x. Series
xi. Plot areaChart Styles (Formatting a Chart)
i. Change the Chart Type
ii. Changing the Chart Location
iii. Display a Chart Title
iv. Customize the Chart Legend
v. Displaying a Data Table in a Chart
vi. Show Data Labels
vii. Connect data labels to data points using leader lines
viii. Select a Chart Color Style
ix. Change Axis Options
x. Axes
xi. Gridlines
xii. Adding Text Boxes With Links
xiii. Place a Picture in a Data Series3-D Charts
i. Enhance a 3-D ChartAdjust Chart Data
Filtering Chart Data
Working with Charts
i. Moving and resizing a chart
ii. Copying a chart
iii. Deleting a chart
iv. Printing ChartsChart Tips.
Academic Qualifications
- Diploma in Accountancy
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK
Professional Certifications
- Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) Certified Trainer
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Julian specialises in conducting MS Excel application courses & seminars for various companies, local & multinationals. He teaches practical on-the-job experience, which translates to real-life exercises for participants’ benefit. Julian conducts various IT courses using Word Processors, Spread sheet, Database, Multimedia & Programming applications