Spreadsheets

  • Intermediate
  • 24 Hours / 3 Days

This module teaches you to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to use a spreadsheet application. It will enable you to perform tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet, to use standard formulas and functions, and to competently create and format graphs or charts.

Other Base Modules

ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO
  • Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.
  • Choose built-in options, such as the Help function, within the application to enhance productivity.
  • Enter data into cells; use good practice in creating lists.
  • Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.
  • Edit rows and columns in a worksheet.
  • Copy, move, delete, and appropriately rename worksheets. 
  • Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions; use good practice in formula creation; recognise error values in formulas.
  • Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet. 
  • Choose, create, and format charts to communicate information meaningfully. 
  • Adjust spreadsheet page settings.
  • Check and correct spreadsheet content before finally printing spreadsheets.

Module Overview

  • Working with Spreadsheets
  • Enhancing Productivity
  • Insert, Select
  • Edit, Sort
  • Copy, Move, Delete
  • Text
  • Paragraphs
  • Styles
  • Rows and Columns
  • Worksheets
  • Arithmetic Formulas
  • Functions
  • Numbers/Dates
  • Contents
  • Alignment, Border Effects
  • Create
  • Edit
  • Setup
  • Check and Print

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

  • Covers the key skills needed to use spreadsheets.
  • Can be applied to a range of spreadsheets software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’.
  • Certifies best practice in effective spreadsheets software use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.