Microsoft Excel 2016 Beginner Level Course
What you'll learn
- Understand common terms used in Excel and spreadsheets
- Learn how to add, copy and move worksheets
- Learn how to work with cells, columns and rows
- Learn how to conduct basic formatting
- Understand Autofill and Flash Fill options and how to use them
- Understand workbook view options and how to use them to your advantage
- Learn how to save workbooks the correct way
- Perform basic calculations and use cell references
- Learn how to work with comments
- Learn how to optimize data using the Autofilter feature
- Learn how to conduct basic sorting methods
- Learn how to use the subtotal function to analyze data
- Learn how to search and edit data effectively
- Understand data visualization and how best to use it
- Learn how to build basic charts
- Understand chart elements
- Learn how to build sparklines
Requirements
- You must know how to use a PC or Mac desktop computer, or a laptop.
- Parts of this course require a keyboard and mouse, such as the project work.
- In order to use the project files, you will need a copy of Microsoft Excel 2016. If you do not have a copy of Excel 2016, free one month trial versions can be found over the Internet.
Description
This Microsoft Excel 2016 Beginner Level Course by Hudson is aimed at anyone considering using Excel 2016 for the first time or those just wanting to refresh or upgrade their current Excel skills.
At the beginning, this course covers simple topics such as:
- What can Excel 2016 do for you?
- Understanding common terms used in Excel and the world of spreadsheets
- Finding your way around Excel
- Saving and printing your work
- Understanding formulas and why people create them; and
- What’s new in Excel 2016
The course then progresses onto more complex subjects such as performing basic calculations and using cell references, understanding how to use Autofill and Flash Fill options, analyzing and editing data, understanding data visualization, working with paste special commands, getting to grips with the view options, and building sparklines, plus much more. The course is presented in logical order starting from the bare basics.
Animations are used during the introductory stages to bring the course to life and help the learner to better absorb information. Lessons are taught with the add of video capture software. You can see exactly what parts of Excel 2016 the tutor is referring to when delivering the lesson, whether it be a spreadsheet or save menu.
This course also includes quizzes and project files to practice your skills and test your knowledge.
Who this course is for:
- This Microsoft Excel 2016 Beginner Level Course by Hudson is aimed at anyone considering using Excel 2016 for the first time or those that are just wanting to refresh or upgrade their current Excel skills.
- This course can also be taken by individuals who consider themselves as Excel novices
Course content
About this Course1 lecture • 1min
- About this coursePreview01:17
Course Introduction3 lectures • 2min
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 20161 lecture • 2min
Understanding Common Terms used in Excel and Spreadsheets6 lectures • 5min
Navigating your Way Around Excel3 lectures • 7min
Excel General Options5 lectures • 9min
QUIZ: Excel General Options0 lectures • 0min
Adding, Copying and Moving Worksheets4 lectures • 8min
QUIZ: Adding, Copying and Moving Worksheets0 lectures • 0min
Working with Cells, Columns and Rows6 lectures • 10min
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