Course Information

Introduction

Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used applications for organising information, performing calculations, analysing data, and producing professional reports. Whether used in administration, finance, operations, sales, or project management, strong Excel skills improve productivity, reduce manual work, and support better business decisions.

This five-day course introduces the essential features of Microsoft Excel through practical, hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to create worksheets, enter and format data, use basic formulas and functions, organise information, create charts, and prepare professional spreadsheets that can be used immediately in the workplace.

Objectives

1. Create and manage Excel workbooks and worksheets using standard formatting and navigation techniques.
2. Enter, organise, and format data to produce clear and professional spreadsheets.
3. Perform calculations using basic formulas and commonly used Excel functions.
4. Sort, filter, and analyse simple datasets and present information using charts and tables.
5. Prepare, print, and share Excel worksheets suitable for everyday business use.

Who Should Attend?

1. Administrative Assistants and Office Staff.
2. Finance, Accounting, and Payroll Assistants.
3. Sales, Customer Service, and Operations Personnel.
4. Supervisors and Team Leaders who prepare routine reports.
5. Anyone with little or no prior experience using Microsoft Excel.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.