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Excel Introduction
Our one-day beginner Excel course is designed to help you work efficiently with spreadsheets right from the start. You'll build the core skills needed to organise, edit, and format data, laying the groundwork for clear business analysis and better decision-making.
- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- 3 upcoming dates
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Course overview
This 1-day Excel Introduction course is crafted for those completely new to Excel. You'll be guided by a knowledgeable trainer who will help you grasp the essentials, so you can put your new skills to use in your organisation straight away.
You can join via our online public courses or request tailored on-site delivery if that suits your team better.
If you'd prefer a customised approach, contact us for on-site training options.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to handle spreadsheets and data with confidence, translating raw figures into valuable insights for better decision-making.
Includes our 100% Money-Back Guarantee and unlimited email support.
Who it's for
- New Excel users and self-taught beginners
- Administrators and coordinators handling spreadsheets
- Small business owners managing data and reports
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Create, save and open workbooks confidently
- Apply selection techniques to cells, rows and columns
- Insert, delete and rearrange rows, columns and worksheets
- Edit, copy and move cell content efficiently
- Format text, numbers and dates for clarity
- Build simple formulas and use relative and absolute references
Course outline
12 modules across 1 day.
1Getting Started With Excel13 topics+
- Starting Excel
- Selecting the Blank Worksheet Template
- The Excel Cell Referencing System
- Entering Numbers and Text
- Default Text and Number Alignment
- Summing a Column of Numbers
- Entering a Date
- Worksheets and Workbooks
- Saving a Workbook to Your Hard Disk
- Creating,Opening and Closing a Workbook
- Opening a Recently Used Workbook
- Saving a Workbook Using another Name
- Getting Help within Excel
2Excel Selection Techniques7 topics+
- Why Are Selection Techniques Important?
- Selecting a Cell, a Row and a Column
- Selecting a Range of Cells
- Selecting a Range of Rows
- Selecting a Range of Columns
- Selecting the Entire Worksheet
- Recommended Techniques When Creating or Editing Lists
3Manipulating Rows And Columns Within Excel6 topics+
- Inserting Rows and Columns into a Worksheet
- Deleting Rows and Columns within a Worksheet
- Modifying Column Widths
- Modifying Column Widths Using 'Drag and Drop'
- Automatically Resizing the Column Width to Fit Contents
- Modifying Row Heights
4Manipulating Cells and Cell Content within Excel10 topics+
- Copying a Cell or Range Contents within a Workbook
- Deleting Cell Contents
- Moving the Contents of a Cell or Range within a Workbook
- Editing Cell Content
- Undo and Redo
- Copying or Moving Data between Worksheets (Within the Same Workbook)
- Copying or Moving Data between Worksheets (In Different Workbooks)
- AutoFill
- Copying a Data Range Using AutoFill
- Searching and Replacing Data
5Excel Worksheets6 topics+
- Switching between Worksheets
- Renaming a Worksheet
- Recommended Techniques with Naming Worksheets
- Inserting and Deleting a Worksheet
- Copying or Moving a Worksheet within a Workbook
- Copying or Moving Worksheets between Workbooks
6Alignment Formatting within Excel4 topics+
- Horizontally Aligning Contents in a Cell Range
- Centring a Title over a Cell Range
- Text Wrapping within a Cell
- Format Painter
7Number Formatting within Excel7 topics+
- Number Formatting
- Decimal Point Display
- Applying and Removing Comma Style
- Formatting (To Indicate Thousands)
- Currency Symbol
- Date Styles
- Percentages
8Freezing Titles1 topics+
- Freezing Row and Column Titles
9Excel Formulas7 topics+
- Creating Formulas
- The Easy Way to Create Formulas
- Copying Formulas
- Operators
- Using Operators in Formulas
- Relative Cell Referencing within Formulas
- Absolute Cell Referencing within Formulas
10Excel Functions5 topics+
- What Are Functions?
- Common Functions
- Sum and Average Function
- Max and Min Function
- Count and Counta Function
11Excel Charts3 topics+
- Inserting a Column Chart
- Changing the Chart Type
- Formatting Charts
12Customising Excel1 topics+
- Modifying Basic Excel Options
Dates & booking
Pick a date and book online. Prices are per person and exclude VAT.
- 1Oct
1 Oct 2026
Thursday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£325per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 9Nov
9 Nov 2026
Monday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£325per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 1Dec
1 Dec 2026
Tuesday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£325per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
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- Tailored contentBuilt around your team's work and skill levels.
- Flexible schedulingDates and times that suit your team, not ours.
- Your place or onlineDelivered at your office or virtually.
- Better value per headOne trainer, one day, your whole team.
- A dedicated trainerYour team gets all of the trainer's attention.
- Relevant examplesExercises shaped around the work your team does.
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A 100% money-back guarantee, for peace of mind.
Up to six learners
Small enough that every delegate gets trainer time on their own work.
Trainers who do the job
Practitioners who use these tools on real work, not career instructors.
Support after the course
Email your trainer when you hit something back at your desk.
What delegates say
Independently verified reviews, alongside quotes collected from delegates after their course.
good value for money, I understood notions that were very not clear to me. Thanks to Mark.
Very good communication and an excellent tutor.
Very happy with Mark's training ethos and training he provided.
Excellent course and really well presented. Starting from basic knowledge the course guided you through step by step and was well paced for all.
Really enjoyed the course. Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and gave real-world, practical advice to get the most out of the training.
Absolutely Fab!! Kept us engaged, patient & informative
The trainer really tailored the course to our needs, encouraged us to ask questions, and was knowledgeable and really helpful.
The trainer was very patient and did not mind having to explain things a few times to make sure we were all on the same page, was very helpful for someone like myself who sometimes misses details on the first go around
Excellent trainer, the format of the training was fantastic and I got a lot from the course.
This was, by far, one of the best training courses I have had the pleasure of attending. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and delivered a great course!
This was the first time I have joined an excel course and I found it very informative and very helpful.
I liked how the trainer tailored the training around what our needs and roles are.
A great pace for somebody just starting and never an issue with questions, and always had a good way of answering.
From knowing nothing to what I know now and in less than a day I would highly recommend as it was extremely useful, and has made my understanding of MP a 100x better. Thank you the trainer for the great lesson!
Excellent course, definitely the best 'power' course I have attended. The trainer was enthusiastic about the material and kept it relevant to our needs
The trainer was really knowledgeable and extremely helpful in helping us to build our own reports.
It was very productive as a working session. I learnt a lot.
His careful delivery of the course really made the difference not only in its usefulness but in how well we, as learners, will retain and apply this new information.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this Excel Introduction course suitable for?+
This course is designed for those who are completely new to Microsoft Excel or have only used it minimally. It’s ideal if you want to build a solid, practical foundation for handling spreadsheets and basic data tasks.
Do I need any prior experience with Excel to attend?+
No previous Excel experience is required. We start right from the basics and guide you step by step through core features, making it accessible for absolute beginners.
What will I be able to do after the course?+
You’ll be able to create, save, and organise workbooks, use essential formulas, format cells for clarity, and manage data confidently for everyday business tasks.
Is this course delivered online or in person?+
You can join our live online public courses or arrange tailored on-site training for your team, whichever suits your needs best.
What equipment or software do I need to join the course?+
You’ll need a computer or laptop with Microsoft Excel installed. We recommend using the most recent version for a smooth experience, but earlier versions are also supported.
Will I receive a certificate on completion?+
Yes, you’ll receive a certificate from Future Savvy confirming your successful completion of the Excel Introduction course.
Does the course include support if I have questions afterwards?+
Absolutely. All attendees get unlimited email support for follow-up questions, as well as our 100% Money-Back Guarantee should you not be satisfied.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?+
Certainly. We offer bespoke on-site or remote sessions tailored to your organisation’s specific needs and priorities. Simply contact us to discuss your requirements.
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