Excel For
Complete Beginners

Part Time Course code ZSH

This introductory course will help you develop the essential skills and confidence to start using Excel for everyday tasks, work and personal use.

You will learn what spreadsheets are, how they are used and how to create and work with simple spreadsheets. You will also be introduced to basic formulas and calculations, as well as how to format your spreadsheets so that information is clear, accurate and easy to understand.

This course is suitable for beginners and anyone who would like to develop their basic Excel skills.

Available dates

  • 2 December 2026

    • Start date

      2 December 2026

    • Time

      09:30 - 14:30

    • Days

      Wednesday

    • Duration

      2 weeks

    • Campus

      Hemel Hempstead Campus

    • Fees

      £60
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  • Entry Criteria

    Ideally students would have used a computer before and have basic computer skills.

    You will need to have a Hertfordshire postcode due to this course being Hertfordshire funded.

  • What will I study?

    During the course, you will learn how to:


    • Understand what spreadsheets are and how they can be used
    • Navigate and work within an Excel spreadsheet
    • Create simple spreadsheets
    • Use basic formulas for calculations
    • Enter and manage data accurately
    • Format information to make your spreadsheet clear and easy to read
    • Use currency formatting and other basic formatting tools
    • Add and use footers
    • Prepare spreadsheets for printing, including using gridlines
    • Develop your confidence using Excel for everyday tasks

  • Future Prospects

    Following the completion of your course you may be able to join the Essential Computing - Intermediate or Advanced course.

    We have a great range of courses to help you get qualified, enhance your career prospects and enjoy some me time. All of our part-time courses can be viewed online and new courses are introduced throughout the year.