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    First Steps to Excel

    DateTuesday, 5 November, 10:00am

    LocationOnline live streamed - Google Classroom

    PriceFree event

    About this event

    Course code: 25441

    What is this workshop about?

    This workshop will introduce you to the basics of MS Excel. You will learn:

    • Opening/saving/closing workbooks
    • Spreadsheet terminology
    • Entering and Editing data
    • Formatting text
    • Formatting rows and columns
    • Number formatting
    • Hiding/deleting/inserting rows and columns
    • Preparing to print

    Who is this workshop for?  

    This course is for complete beginners to MS Excel. 
    Take the Excel quiz - if you score below 70% this course is suitable for you.

    Entry Requirements to do this workshop:
    A basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this course. You must also have a basic level of computer skills. No experience of MS Excel is required.

    How you will be assessed?

    Question & Answer, Discussions and Observation. Learner Reflection.

    After this workshop you might like to… attend Introduction to Excel workshop, Excel in the workplace workshop, Building your budget on Excel workshop.

    What learners need to bring/supply

    Learners must have access to Microsoft Excel and a laptop or desktop.

    What happens after I book this course?

    There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions attached to your order confirmation email.

    NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - This course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set *criteria - please refer to the 'Further Information' tab.

    Venue

    Online live streamed - Google Classroom

    Venue Information

    This course/workshop is run as real-time online using Google Classroom. This means that instead of having to go to a classroom, the classroom comes to you! You are taught by a teacher and you will have classmates that you share ideas with. To take part you will need a tablet or laptop/computer with a webcam and microphone to enable you to interact. A few days before the start, your teacher will email you with instructions on how to join the class.

    Further information

    This course is fully funded by the Department of Education for Education for adults who meet the following criteria:

    • Aged 19 years or older on 1st August 2024.
    • A Hertfordshire resident.
    • A UK National and lived in the UK for the last 3 years or EEA National with settled/pre-settled status and lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years.
    • Do not hold a Maths GCSE qualification.

    If you do not meet the above criteria, or have any questions, please contact us on 01992 556194 or email step2skills@hertfordshire.gov.uk

     

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