Basic Excel Course

Course Duration: 4 weeks (8-10 sessions, 2-hours each)

Fee: ₹99/-

Basic Excel Course – Your Gateway to Mastering Excel Basics

Our Basic Excel Course is a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Excel, perfect for beginners who want to learn how to organize, analyze, and present data effectively. Whether you're new to Excel or looking to solidify your skills, this course will set you on the right path.

In-Depth Course Content:

Phase 1: Excel Fundamentals for MIS  

1. Introduction to Excel Interface

Workbook and Worksheet Basics:

•  Understanding Excel's workbook structure (workbooks, worksheets, and cells).

•   How to navigate between sheets, workbooks, and range selections.

Ribbon & Tabs:

•   Overview of Excel’s Ribbon (File, Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review, View).

•  Customizing the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar for ease of use.

Basic Data Types:

•   Understanding number, text, date/time, and Boolean values.

•   Formatting cells for the correct data type (numbers, currency, percentages, dates).

Entering and Managing Data:

•   Learn proper data entry techniques, including shortcuts for entering repetitive data.

•  Explore how to format cells with text alignment, font styles, and colors.

•   Techniques for managing large datasets: freeze panes, hide/unhide rows/columns.

2. Formatting and Customization

Text and Cell Formatting:

•   Font styles, colors, alignment, and text formatting options.

•   Using cell borders, fill colors, and themes for presentation.

Conditional Formatting:

•   Creating rules for highlighting data (e.g., highlighting top 10 values, duplicates, or values above/below average).

•   Data bars, color scales, and icon sets for visual data analysis.

Cell Formatting for Business Reports:

•   Number formatting: Currency, accounting, date, percentage, and custom formatting.

3. Printing and Saving & Sharing Excel Workbooks

 Setting Up Print Areas and Adjusting Margins:

• Set up print areas, adjust margins, and scale content to fit pages.

•   Explore print options like headers, footers, and gridlines.

Saving & Sharing Files:

•   Saving Files in Multiple Formats.

•   Saving Files as Copies in a Specified Location.

•  Share files in different formats (e.g., .xlsx, .pdf).

Phase 2: Data Management and Basic Analysis

1. Managing Data: Sorting & Filtering

Sorting:

• Sorting data alphabetically, numerically, or by custom lists (e.g., sorting by region or hierarchy).

• Multi-level sorting (e.g., by region first, then by sales amount).

Filtering:

•  Using AutoFilter for quick data filtering.

• Advanced filtering with multiple criteria (AND/OR).

• Custom filters using wildcards and logical operators.

2. Data Validation & Drop-down Lists

Creating Drop-down Menus:

• Using Data Validation to create dropdown lists for standardizing data input (e.g., selecting regions, categories, etc.).

Setting Data Entry Restrictions:

• Restricting input types (e.g., allowing only whole numbers, dates within a range).

• Creating custom error messages for invalid inputs.

Dynamic Drop-down Lists:

• Creating dependent drop-down lists (e.g., selecting a country and then a list of cities that match that country).

3. Data Cleanup and Transformation

Removing Duplicates:

• Using the Remove Duplicates feature to clean up data.

Text-to-Columns:

• Splitting data from a single column into multiple columns (e.g., splitting "First Name, Last Name" into two columns). 

Trim and Clean Functions:

• Using TRIM, CLEAN, and SUBSTITUTE to remove extra spaces or non-printable characters.

6. Working with Basic Formulas and Functions

Introduction to basic Functions: Learn the basics of how to start formulas with =.

• SUM: Add up numbers in a range.

• AVERAGE: Calculate the mean of numbers.

• COUNT: Count the number of entries in a range.

• MAX and MIN: Identify the highest and lowest values.

Features of Our Basic Excel Course:

• Interactive Lessons: Walkthrough videos and exercises for every topic.

• Real-World Assignments: Practice Excel concepts with relatable scenarios.

• Quizzes and Assessments: Test your knowledge as you progress.

• Downloadable Templates: Use pre-designed templates to save time.

• Expert Guidance: Get support and tips from instructors with industry experience.

• Lifetime Access: Learn at your pace, with content available anytime.

Benefits of Learning Basic Excel:

• Build a strong foundation for advanced Excel skills.

• Save time with efficient data management techniques.

• Increase productivity and organization in your personal or professional life.

• Gain confidence to create and present data with accuracy.

Who Should Enroll in This Course?

• Students: Manage academic records, project data, and presentations.

• Office Workers: Handle daily tasks like attendance, inventory, or sales reports.

• Entrepreneurs: Track expenses, income, and business metrics.

• Home Users: Budgeting, planning, and organizing personal tasks.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand how to use Excel but also apply its features effectively in your daily tasks. 

Enroll now and embark on your Excel journey!