Excel for Beginners: Fundamentals
AU$429.00
Next: Mon, 31 Aug 9:30AM (AEST)

Excel for Beginners: Fundamentals

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4.9 across all classes · 38 reviews

Build confidence and practical skills in Microsoft Excel with this comprehensive online beginner course. Perfect for those new to spreadsheets or looking to strengthen their foundational Microsoft Office skills, this hands-on training will teach you how to navigate worksheets, create formulas, format data professionally, and build clear charts.

Learn how to organise information efficiently, save time on repetitive tasks, and improve accuracy in your daily work. Whether you use Excel for administration, finance, small business, or personal projects, these essential skills will help you analyse data and present it with clarity.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to progress to more advanced Excel training, including intermediate functions and data analysis.

Course Content

  • Basic formulas using BODMAS (order of operations)
  • Core functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, SUMIF, COUNTIF
  • Absolute references (e.g. $A$1) and copying formulas
  • Paste Special (values, formats, transpose)
  • Formatting, merging cells and number formats
  • Sorting, filtering and managing large spreadsheets
  • Print setup, scaling and freeze panes
  • Creating charts and sparklines

Schedule & Pricing

  • 9:30am – 3:30pm (one-day workshop)
  • Delivered online via Zoom
  • Full fee: $399–$420 (see available dates)

Online Delivery

This course is delivered live online via Zoom, providing the same interactive experience as in-person classes. A Zoom link and joining instructions will be provided prior to commencement.


Details

6 hours

You will learn

  • Create accurate formulas using BODMAS and cell references
  • Use essential functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT and SUMIF
  • Format, sort and present data with charts and print setup tools

You will get

  • Live interactive training via Zoom
  • Step-by-step guidance from an experienced tutor
  • Practical exercises to apply new Excel skills

Appropriate for

Beginners with little to no Excel experience who want to build practical spreadsheet skills for work or personal use.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Laptop or computer with Microsoft Excel (Office 365 or 2016+)
  • Stable internet connection for Zoom access
  • Optional second monitor for easier workflow

What to wear


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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