Microsoft Office 365 Excel Essentials Training Course (2024)

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MS Office 365 Excel is a cloud-based program which gives you the flexibility to work on and share your spreadsheets anywhere.

The PD Training MS Office 365 Excel Training Course provides you with the knowledge and skills in the basic features of the application, including formulas, worksheets, formatting data, editing, and working with Excel files. The course is designed for easy understanding and builds a solid foundation in MS Office 365 Excel program.

This hands-on training workshop is available now throughout New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Please click the In-House Training tab to receive a free quote for courses delivered at your preferred location.

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Your Learning Outcomes

In this course, participants will learn how to:

  • Discover features this Excel web application offers to increase productivity and convenience, such as the ability to access spreadsheets anywhere and share with collaborators
  • Understand how to work simultaneously on a spreadsheet
  • Learn the basics of creating, editing, and saving spreadsheets
  • Understand the work modes offered, including working in the browser and Excel
  • Increase knowledge of editing spreadsheets in the browser and be able to proficiently use the new interface
  • Understand the difference between Formulas and Functions, and how to use both to calculate required data
  • Learn formatting options to make data more readable and emphasise important sections
  • Recognise how to organise and display data in Charts, improving the visual readability of data trends
  • Learn techniques for managing data, such as sorting and using filters to display only the data that is required

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Reviews

Microsoft Office 365 Excel Essentials Reviews:

"The most useful part of the course is improving my knowledge on calculation, filtering sorting etc..this gives me a broad knowledge on how to use Microsoft on my reporting purposes."

Solomon Islands Government - Ministry of Public Service

"From the training, I have learnt a lot from the interactive discussions, gained more new skills and knowledge and also I have cleared my doubts. So far the learning environment is very good."

Solomon Islands Government - Ministry of Public Service

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Philip our Trainer was excellent and extremely helpful and had a lovely manner in which to teach.
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I felt the trainer as very informative and knowledgeable and delivered the session well, I enjoyed the session and gained some well needed knowledge.
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Appreciated Robbie's ability to involve all participants thru program whilst playing catch-up with those that did not immediately relate to issue.
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Jo Smith was a fantastic trainer. It was a good concept to train just with the staff from our company as there wasn't time wasted trying to accommodate other people/company requirements.
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FANTASTIC! I have already recommended you guys to 3 friends who are looking at doing some courses soon!!
Presence of IT

Robby was Brilliant! I learnt heaps of new tricks and will definitely be back for another advanced excel course. Thanks again Robby for all your hard work yesterday. I found Pete an excellent trainer with plenty of patience and willingness to share his knowledge. Thank you Pete!
Mater

I enjoyed the course and found my attendance to be beneficial.
ERM Power

Murray was very helpful and was able to work with our specific requirements which made the course even more beneficial. I have already recommended PD Training to CASA for future training.
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Robby was a great trainer. I left the course with a lot of great information and I look forward to coming back!
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The course and service from PD Training was fantastic. I learnt new skills which will be invaluable for my new career. Robby was a fantastic trainer. He kept the course fun and interactive, and was extremely accommodating, if we had further questions. Looking forward to undertaking the Advanced Course.
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Robbie was fantastic yet again. So helpful, attentive and kept the course interesting. He went above and beyond to answer any questions I had. To the extent he worked on a specific query I had prior to the course commencing.
Cerebral Palsy League of Qld

I had a chat to two of the participants from yesterday's Excel training. We didn't discuss the specific questions listed in your survey, but they both said the training was excellent and they definitely gained valuable knowledge from it. They said their trainer (Peter) was an excellent trainer.
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The Trainer was excellent - Enthusiastic and knowledgeable and made the training session fun!
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Denise was a fantastic trainer and I thoroughly enjoyed my training
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Thanks for making the organising so easy. You have all been very helpful.
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I was surprised at how much fun we had, how engaging the trainer was, how much we learnt. The content was well structured and clear, the training notes helpful. Phil was a great trainer - it was a fun day. The manual is very clear and great as a reference tool for future use.
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Philip was a great trainer, very personable and involved.
Kangan Library and Learning Centre

Our instructor Phillip was fantastic. He called before the course to get a good understanding of our requirements. On the day he asked the group what their aims were for the training and ensured all these aspects were covered. He managed to make what many of us assumed was a "dry" training day interesting and very practical. It was excellent.
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Excel 2010 Intermediate

This was one of the most productive training sessions that I have done in the last 5 yearsGood content, delivered very well.

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I felt the trainer as very informative and knowledgeable and delivered the session well, I enjoyed the session and gained some well needed knowledge.

Sun Engineering Ltd

Excel 2010 Introduction

Appreciated Robbie's ability to involve all participants thru program whilst playing catch-up with those that did not immediately relate to issue.
Liquor Legends

MS Excel 2010 Advanced

FANTASTIC! I have already recommended you guys to 3 friends who are looking at doing some courses soon!!
Presence of IT


Robby was Brilliant! I learnt heaps of new tricks and will definitely be back for another advanced excel course.Thanks again Robby for all your hard work yesterday. I found Pete an excellent trainer with plenty of patience and willingness to share his knowledge. Thank you Pete!

Mater


I enjoyed the course and found my attendance to be beneficial.

ERM Power


Murray was very helpful and was able to work with our specific requirements which made the course even more beneficial. I have already recommended PD Training to CASA for future training.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Excel 2010 Advanced

I had a chat to two of the participants from yesterday's Excel training. We didn't discuss the specific questions listed in your survey, but they both said the training was excellent and they definitely gained valuable knowledge from it. They said their trainer (Peter) was an excellent trainer.
Mater

MS PowerPoint 2010 Essentials

Denise was a fantastic trainer and I thoroughly enjoyed my training
Westfield Ltd

MS Project 2010 Essentials

Thanks for making the organising so easy. You have all been very helpful.
Mater

Download Course Outline (PDF)

In this Excel 365 Essentials course, participants will learn ways this new web application can increase collaboration and productivity. Users of this software will share and simultaneously work on spreadsheets, as well as be able to easily access spreadsheets from anywhere and across computers.

This course will teach the new interface, as well as all of the basics of creating and using spreadsheets. Techniques for managing data and displaying data visually will be taught.

The Office 365 experience is designed to render your documents to look exactly like they would when printed, from nearly anywhere in the world. This tool provides its users the freedom to work from anywhere.

Course Outline for Microsoft Office 365 Excel Essentials

See the Live Online tab for the course outline for the live online course

Topic 1
Getting Started
  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives
Topic 2
Welcome to Office 365 Excel
  • The Home Page
  • The Team Site
  • Shared Documents
  • Uploading a Spreadsheet
Topic 3
Worksheets and Workbooks
  • Opening a Spreadsheet
  • Overview of the Reading View
  • Understanding Worksheets vs. Workbooks
  • Downloading and Reloading
  • Closing Spreadsheets
Topic 4
Working with Excel Files
  • Using the Find Command
  • Saving a Copy
  • Editing in Browser
  • The Excel Web App Interface
  • Opening in Excel
Topic 5
Editing in the Browser - Part 1
  • About Saving and Save As
  • A New File and Autosaving
  • Entering Data
  • Editing Data
  • Using the Wrap Command
Topic 6
Editing in the Browser - Part 2
  • Using Undo and Redo
  • Adding Rows and Columns
  • Deleting Cells
  • Using Timesaving Shortcuts
Topic 7
Building Formulas
  • The Math Basics of Excel
  • Building a Formula
  • Editing a Formula
  • Copying a Formula
  • Relative vs. Absolute References
Topic 8
Understanding Functions
  • Formulas vs. Functions
  • Using the SUM Function
  • Using Other Basic Excel Functions
  • Using AutoComplete
Topic 9
Working with Data
  • Sorting Data
  • Filtering Data
  • About Collaborating
  • About Refreshing External Data
Topic 10
Formatting Your Data
  • Changing the Appearance of Text
  • Changing the Appearance of Numbers
  • Setting Alignment Options
  • Adding Borders
  • Adding Fill Colour
Topic 11
The Insert Tools
  • Inserting Tables
  • Inserting Charts
  • Working with Charts
  • Inserting Links
Topic 12
Wrapping Up
  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of the Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

In-House Training - We’ll focus on what matters most to you and tailor to your context


Face-to-Face, Live Online, or Hybrid Class Tailored to Your Needs

When you want a tailored learning experience targeting exactly what you want without bringing everyone physically together, the best choice is a Live Online Class run by PDT.

We tailor the content and activities to be specific to your current needs and the needs of the people and run the course in our usual activity-based workshop style training, however, the participants can all be offsite, or some can be in the room with others offsite.

Unless you have a preferred tools we use 'Zoom for Education' that includes enhanced collaboration features such as One-click content sharing, real-time co-annotation (people can work together in activity files), and digital whiteboarding, we also include things like live polls and group chats so you virtually have the same collaborative learning experience of attending a course in a room with other people.

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We have delivered these 100's (if not 1000's) of times, and get great outcomes. We achieve great outcomes because we keep our learner centric approach - just because it’s delivered through a screen to some or all participants doesn’t mean it needs to be less tailored or less personalised.

You still have an expert trainer who talks to you prior to the session and tailors the delivery to use your terminology, ensure activities are relevant and directly applicable and ensures an engaging learning experience that provide people with skills and techniques they can apply the very next day.

A hybrid class is with some people connecting online, and some people physically together in the same room.

Live Online Participant Feedback:

90% Overall Trainer Rating

88% Delivery was Adapted to me Personally

75% I Would Recommend this Course to Someone Else

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What are people going to do differently?

At the completion of training participants are encouraged to create an action plan, and invite an accountability buddy via their Orgmenta App.

In your Training Management Centre you have transparency to the action plans so you can see what people are going to do differently.

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Want to get clear on impacts and measure success? Our system and expert consultants support you.


Our systems and people make it easy to identify how you’ll be able to measure impacts,
and then report on the success in the weeks or months after training.

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FAQs

What is the MS Excel 365 Essentials test? ›

The Microsoft Excel 365 - Essentials simulation evaluates ability to perform certain operations in a simulated environment of MS Excel, and includes the following topics: Applying Formulas and Functions, Creating and Analyzing Data, Formatting Cells, Data, and Content, Managing Workbooks and Worksheets, Presenting Data ...

Is Microsoft Excel course worth it? ›

Training in Microsoft Excel should help anyone's resume stand out for job searching, armed with knowledge in data analysis, data manipulation, and functions with an efficient method for transforming information.

What is Excel essential training? ›

Learn how to enter and organize data, perform calculations with simple functions, and format the appearance of rows, columns, cells, and data. Other lessons cover how to work with multiple worksheets, build charts and PivotTables, sort and filter data, use the printing capabilities of Excel, and more.

How quick can you learn Microsoft Office? ›

The learning curve for Microsoft Office varies from a few hours to a few weeks, depending on the application and the learner's familiarity with it. Several online learning providers offer Microsoft Office training for basic knowledge and certifications.

How many questions are on the Microsoft Excel exam? ›

The Microsoft Excel Certification test is an interactive test. You'll be given 25-35 questions from several different domains which need to be completed in 50 minutes.

How do I prepare for a Microsoft Excel test? ›

The easiest way to sharpen your skills and ensure you are ready for an Excel test is to practice doing a mock test. There are many free tests available online that you can use to prepare, and they offer great insight into how proficient you are at Excel.

How long does it take to complete an Excel course? ›

An Excel course for beginners provides foundational skills in just one day or over four evenings. If you have existing Excel skills, you can learn new skills in one-day by attending an advanced Excel course that teaches advanced functions.

How long should I study for Microsoft Excel certification? ›

How Long Does it Take to Get Certified in Excel? According to the official Microsoft Certification pages, you'll need around 150 hours of hands-on experience and instruction, as well as relevant industry experience. You can gain such hands-on practice with our Excel Fundamentals Track.

How long does it take to learn Excel well? ›

Although it's possible to gain a basic understanding of Excel's interface and core functions in just a few hours, it can require additional time and study to master its more complex capabilities. It takes most Excel users approximately 18-20 hours to fully learn this spreadsheet application.

What is Microsoft Essentials course? ›

Microsoft 365 Essential Skills

By taking this course you will be able to: Confidently use the core Microsoft Office programs in the workplace. Learn the skills employers expect you to have in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Apply best practices to your work.

What is the best free online Excel training? ›

Free Excel lessons
  • Understanding the Need for Excel Data Validation. 5min video.
  • Quick Access Toolbar. 5min video.
  • Area Charts. 11min video.
  • SLICERS: Insert a Slicer. 4min video.
  • Power Pivots vs. “ Normal” Pivots in Excel. 3min video.
  • Working with the Data Analysis ToolPak. 3min video.
  • VLOOKUP: Excel Tutorial. 5min video.

Is there free Excel training? ›

Alison offers free online Excel courses on its platform. There is a wide range of courses for everyone - from beginners or intermediate users, core Excel skills for accounts, or most useful formulas to master the tool.

How long does Microsoft 365 training take? ›

Professional classes that teach the basics only last a day for each Microsoft Office program. Expert-level classes take around the same amount of time. With professional training, an individual can become an expert in Office 365 in a few weeks.

Is Microsoft 365 hard to learn? ›

Learning Office 365 may be challenging due to its many features, but a professional class can aid in mastering advanced features. For beginners, starting with basic Microsoft Office programs and then moving onto other features of Office 365 can be beneficial.

Can I learn MS Office by myself? ›

Furthermore, self-learning by experimenting is another good way to master Microsoft Office. By exploring the applications' features and functions, you can get a better understanding of how they work. Also, practicing regularly on real-life projects can sharpen your proficiency in using the software.

What is the Excel certification test? ›

Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) Exam MO-211

This exam is designed to evaluate an individual's advanced capabilities in Excel, focusing on creating, managing, and distributing complex spreadsheets for various specialized purposes.

What is Microsoft Essentials 365? ›

Office 365 Business Essentials comes with 1TB of secure and synchronized cloud storage on OneDrive. With this subscription, likely everything you do on Essentials will be stored on or funneled through OneDrive. All files and folders uploaded are private, but can be shared with anyone else on the company's OneDrive.

What is the Microsoft Excel test for employers? ›

What is a Microsoft Excel test? A Microsoft Excel test is a pre-employment assessment that shows how skilled a candidate is in using this popular spreadsheet software. Through a series of multiple-choice questions, test takers must demonstrate their working knowledge of Excel's core functions.

What is Microsoft 365 Online Essentials? ›

Online Essentials is a cost-effective plan that gives you access to the web-app versions (only) of Office 365 applications such as Word and Excel. You are given 1 TB of online storage with unlimited online meetings & HD video conferencing as well as professional email with your domain name.

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