Module 1: Introduction to Excel
Excel Interface: Understanding the Ribbon, workbook, worksheets, and cell structure.
Basic Navigation: Moving around the worksheet, selecting cells, rows, and columns.
Creating a Workbook: Opening, saving, and closing workbooks.
Entering Data: Typing text, numbers, and dates into cells.
Module 2: Basic Formatting
Cell Formatting: Changing font style, size, color, and cell alignment.
Number Formatting: Formatting numbers, currency, percentages, and dates.
Using the Format Painter: Copying formatting from one cell to another.
Borders and Shading: Adding borders and background colors to cells.
Module 3: Basic Formulas and Functions
Simple Formulas: Using basic arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /) to perform calculations.
AutoSum: Quickly summing a range of cells.
Basic Functions: Using SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT.
Cell Referencing: Understanding relative, absolute, and mixed references.
Module 4: Managing Worksheets
Adding and Deleting Sheets: Inserting, deleting, renaming, and navigating between worksheets.
Copying and Moving Sheets: Duplicating and repositioning worksheets within a workbook.
Grouping Worksheets: Editing multiple worksheets simultaneously.
Module 5: Basic Data Management
Sorting Data: Sorting data in ascending and descending order.
Filtering Data: Using AutoFilter to view specific data.
Find and Replace: Locating and replacing specific data in a worksheet.
Module 6: Basic Charts and Graphs
Creating Charts: Inserting and modifying basic charts (Column, Line, Pie, Bar).
Chart Elements: Adding titles, labels, and legends.
Chart Formatting: Changing the chart style and color scheme.
Module 7: Page Layout and Printing
Page Setup: Setting margins, orientation, and paper size.
Headers and Footers: Adding and customizing headers and footers.
Print Area: Defining and adjusting the print area.
Print Preview and Print: Previewing and printing worksheets.
Module 8: Working with Tables
Creating Tables: Converting a range of data into a table.
Table Styles: Applying and customizing table styles.
Sorting and Filtering Tables: Using table features to sort and filter data.
Module 9: Basic Data Validation
Data Validation: Setting up rules to restrict data entry.
Drop-Down Lists: Creating drop-down lists for data entry.
Module 10: Using Templates
Excel Templates: Using pre-built templates for common tasks.
Creating Custom Templates: Saving and reusing custom workbook templates.