Introduction to Excel

Become more confident in using Microsoft Excel by learning how to set up and manipulate data in order to perform calculations and create charts for analysis.

During this one day course you will learn to use the templates, tools and formatting features in Excel to create.....

• a basic budget
• a form (petty cash/float/expenses) and
• an invoice template

Tools and skills used...

• select themes and modify styles
• use formatting tools
• perform basic calculations
• sort and filter data
• like data across sheets
• insert charts and images
• add headers, footers and page numbers
• review, spelling and grammar
• set view, layout and print area options
• customise layouts using page breaks
• save in different formats

What to bring...

• Printouts of existing templates that you use at work.
• Text and any images or logos you want to include.

Computers and software will be provided for you to use during the day but you're welcome to bring your own laptop if preferred. Please note that we will be using Excel 2016 for the training.

Although anyone can attend, this course is initally suited to individuals who have a basic knowledge of using the software and want to improve their skills and confidence.

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

BECTU can provide all course students a laptop for the day or you can bring your own if you prefer. Please ensure your computer is installed with 2016 Word, Excel and Powerpoint preloaded and capabilites to connect to the WiFi.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please note there is no parking at BECTU Head Office. The office is located 3 minutes walk away from Clapham North Tube Station.(Northern Line)

Time: 9.30am - 5pm

Cost: £55.00 Member rate

£65.00 Associate rate

£80.00 Non member rate

Refreshments will be available. Lunch is not provided but there are plenty of places locally to buy lunch.

Cancellation Policy

We appreciate that when circumstances change you may no longer be able to attend a training course date you have already booked and paid for.

Whilst we will always try our best to accommodate any alterations to your plans, BECTU has a standard cancellation policy which is as follows:

• if you notify us (phone/email) 3 full days or longer before the scheduled course date you will not be charged and will be refunded in full any course fees you have paid.
• for any cancellation you make that is less than 3 full days before the course date, you will be charged 50% of the total course fee with 50% refunded. This is unless you can demonstrate to us extenuating circumstances.
• if you do not attend the course and/or fail to notify us in advance you will be charged the full course fee.
• we are unable to reimburse any non-transferable travel or accommodation expenses that may arise from a course being re-scheduled or cancelled.

BECTU reserves the right to cancel courses without liability. However, where possible, delegates will be offered an alternative date.