Microsoft Excel (Foundation)
Overview
Interested in learning Microsoft Excel but don’t know where to start?
This course will teach you the basics including navigation, adjusting rows and columns, creating, saving and using templates, creating charts, functions and more.
The topics within this course have been carefully selected as a perfect way to give you a foundation which can be built upon with our Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) course.
Start dates and fees
Cost
- This course is FREE for adults aged 19 or over on 31 August 2024 if they are unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, or are employed but earn less than £25,000 per year.
- This course costs £64 for adults aged 19 or over on 31 August 2024 if they are employed and earn more than £25,000 per year, or are unemployed but not in receipt of benefits.
Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.
Start dates:
- 30 October 2024 - 10.00am to 12.00pm - apply now
- 12 February 2025 - 1.00pm to 3.00pm - enquire here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion. If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
| Start Date | Day/Time | Wks | Code | Annual Fee (Age) |
| over 19 |
| 31/07/2025 | TBC | 8 | 1293A101 | £75.00 |
What will I study?
- Introduction to Excel
- Creating, saving and using templates
- Formatting cells
- Using filters
- Creating charts
- Functions
- Formatting techniques for dates
- Adding hyperlinks.
Entry requirements
This course is only available for adults aged 19 and over (on 31 August 2024).
- Competent IT user with access to a laptop or computer (tablet or mobile phone will not be suitable).
How long is the course?
8 weeks.
How will I be assessed?
Independent tasks and quizzes throughout the course.
What does the course lead to?
Various careers including:
- Business Administrator
- Accountant
- Project Manager
- Data Analyst
- Economist.
What can I progress onto?
Career opportunities