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Microsoft Excel 2016 Essentials

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Summary

Price
£18.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
6 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Microsoft Excel 2016 Essentials - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Excel 2016 Essentials Training – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited - Online Training Course - CPD Accredited E-Learning Courses.

Welcome to our online Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

You will gain a fundamental understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials will help learners know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Excel 2016. You will learn how to create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets, and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.

Certificate duration: 2 years

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

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Certificates

Microsoft Excel 2016 Essentials

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

6 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims and objectives

The online Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course is designed for both students who are interested in gaining a broad knowledge of the Excel 2016 application and for experienced word users who wish to undertake a refresher course.

This online MS Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course follows the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) syllabus, and more, and is the ideal study guide for those wishing to gain the industry-recognised MOS certification.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course, learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials will help learners know and demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Excel 2016.

Learners will create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.

Why is this Excel 2016 Essentials Training course important?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is increasingly important in today’s competitive business environment and, whether you are currently employed or a job seeker, Microsoft Office Specialist certification proves to employers and prospective employers that you have the necessary skills to become an essential member of their team.

Start mastering Excel, the world's most popular and influential spreadsheet program with our Excel 2016 Essentials training course. Learn how to enter best and organise data, perform calculations with simple functions, work with multiple worksheets, format the appearance of your data and cells, and build charts and PivotTables.

You will also learn how to utilise the powerful IF, VLOOKUP, and COUNTIF family of functions; the Goal Seek, Solver, and other data analysis tools; and automating tasks with macros.

What is covered in this course?

This online Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course covers the following modules:

Module One: Create and Manage Worksheets and Workbooks

  • Create Worksheets and Workbooks
    • Create a workbook
    • Import data from a delimited text file
    • Add a worksheet to an existing workbook
    • Copy and move a worksheet
  • Navigate in Worksheets and Workbooks
    • Search for data within a workbook
    • Navigate to a named cell, range, or workbook element
    • Insert and remove hyperlinks
  • Format Worksheets and Workbooks
    • Change worksheet tab colour
    • Rename a worksheet
    • Change worksheet order
    • Modify page setup
    • Insert and delete columns or rows
    • Change Workbook themes
    • Adjust row height and column width
    • Insert headers and footers
  • Customise Options and Views for Worksheets and Workbooks
    • Hide or unhide worksheets
    • Hide or unhide columns and rows
    • Customise the Quick Access toolbar
    • Change workbook views
    • Change window views
    • Modify document properties
    • Change magnification by using zoom tools
    • Display formulas
  • Configure Worksheets and Workbooks for Distribution
    • Set a print area
    • Save workbooks in alternative file formats
    • Print all or part of a workbook
    • Set print scaling
    • Display repeating row and column titles on multiple worksheets
    • Inspect a workbook for hidden properties or personal information
    • Inspect a workbook for accessibility issues
    • Inspect a workbook for compatibility issues

Module Two: Manage Data Cells and Ranges

  • Insert data in cells and ranges
      • Replace data
      • Cut, copy, or paste data
      • Paste data by using special paste options

fill cells by using AutoFill

    • Insert and delete cells
  • Format cells and ranges
    • Merge cells
    • Modify cell alignment and indentation
    • Format cells by using Format Painter
    • Wrap text within cells
    • Apply number formats
    • Apply cell formats, apply cell styles
  • Summarise and organise data
    • Insert sparklines
    • Outline data
    • Insert subtotals
    • Apply conditional formatting

Module Three: Create tables

  • Create and manage tables
    • Create an Excel table from a cell range
    • Convert a table to a cell range
    • Add or remove table rows and columns
  • Manage table styles and options
    • Apply styles to tables
    • Configure table style options
    • Insert total rows
  • Filter and sort a table
    • Filter records
    • Sort data by multiple columns
    • Change sort order
    • Remove duplicate records
  • Module Four: Perform operations with formulas and functions
    • Summarise data by using functions
    • Insert references
    • Perform calculations by using the SUM function

Perform calculations by using MIN and MAX functions

      • Perform calculations by using the COUNT function
      • Perform calculations by using the AVERAGE function
    • Perform conditional operations by using functions
      • Perform logical operations by using the IF function
      • Perform logical operations by using the SUMIF function
      • Perform logical operations by using the AVERAGEIF function
      • Perform statistical operations by using the COUNTIF function
    • Format and modify text by using functions
      • Format text by using RIGHT, LEFT, and MID functions
      • Format text by using UPPER, LOWER, and PROPER functions
      • Format text by using the CONCATENATE function

Module Five: Create charts and objects

    • Create charts
      • Create a new chart
      • Add additional data series
      • Switch between rows and columns in source data
      • Analyse data by using Quick Analysis
    • Format graphic elements
      • Resize charts
      • Add and modify chart elements
      • Apply chart layouts and styles
      • Move charts to a chart sheet
    • Insert and format objects
      • Insert text boxes and shapes
      • Insert imagesModify object properties

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Who is this course for?

This online Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of Excel 2016. These skills will enhance the learner’s knowledge and employability opportunities.

This online Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Essentials training course can be purchased as an individual course or as part of our integrated Microsoft Office training programs and certification.

Excel 2016 Essentials Training – Online Course – CPDUK Accredited - Online Training Course - CPD Accredited E-Learning Courses.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

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Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

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