Excel for Beginners (CAR24T014)

Digital Skills

This offering is currently fully booked, contact your local centre using the details below for more information

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 7 November 2024

End date: Thursday, 28 November 2024

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Tutor: Nigel Cannar

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Fully Booked

About the course:

This course introduces you to basic Excel techniques. You will learn how to create, open and save a workbook as well as enter data and apply formatting to change the appearance of a spreadsheet. You will learn how to use simple functions and formulae and how to prepare a spreadsheet for printing.

How will the course be delivered?

Online via zoom, You will work directly with your tutor as part of a small group. The sessions will include discussion and sharing ideas, you will have short tasks to complete and will receive materials to keep and to stimulate your own further learning in the future.
*This is an online course delivered using Zoom, in real time with live interaction with your tutor and fellow learners. Learners will join the class from home and be able to exchange and interact with other learners as they would in the classroom (speaking and listening). Learners will be required to turn on their camera throughout the session for safeguarding compliance. There will be a discussion and demonstration. You will have opportunities to discuss and ask questions- this is an interactive course with the Tutor present throughout.

What do I need to bring?

You will need access to a PC or laptop with webcam, mouse and a stable internet connection. You may want to use headphones with a microphone. Ideally you will have Microsoft Excel but you can also use other spreadsheet software. You might find a pen and notebook handy to take notes.

What are the entry requirements?

A familiarity with Microsoft Office would be an advantage. You may have already completed the Introduction to IT, a Beginners Computer course or have some computer experience already from either the workplace or personal use.

What can I do next?

On successful completion of this course you can progress onto the Excel for Improvers, the Nationally Accredited Qualification such as the new Essential Digital Skills Qualification or many of our other Digital Skills courses and workshops.

How well am I doing?

Your Tutor will provide you with regular feedback verbally in lessons and recorded in your Individual Progress Record (IPR) from reviews.

Enquiries

Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304 |01228 227305
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk

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