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FMG Consulting

"Very engaging & helpful, Simon my course teacher was great!"

Bedfordshire OPCC

"Simon was a fantastic training facilitator and made the session fun and easy to engage with. When one of my colleagues was concerned about how the skills learnt would transfer to her role, Simon took the time to design an activity (on the spot) that would apply to her and her role. Thank you for the brilliant session Simon - we can't wait to put our new skills to the test!"

BUUK Infrastructure

" I found the training excellent, I thought Simon's knowledge was great and he helped with some slightly off topic excel queries - I learnt so much from this workshop! I have undertaken this course before and the learning did not stick, but Simon's story telling and contextulisation has made it much more memorable."

GKN Aerospace

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Learn Excel Basics in 90 Minutes - Part 2: Working with Formulas

Learn Excel Basics in 90 Minutes - Part 2: Working with Formulas Overview

Looking to build confidence with Excel formulas? This session is part of our Excel training courses, designed to help you develop practical spreadsheet skills in short, focused sessions.

This Excel training session builds on the basics by helping you work more efficiently with calculations. In this 90-minute Excel formulas training session, you will learn how to create reusable formulas, understand how Excel references work, and use key functions to improve accuracy and speed.

Rather than typing calculations manually, you'll learn how to build formulas that update automatically, saving time and reducing errors. You'll also gain a clearer understanding of how Excel handles cell references, allowing you to copy and reuse formulas with confidence.

By the end of the session, you'll be able to work faster, reduce mistakes, and handle everyday calculations more effectively in Microsoft Excel.

Excel Beginners Training Series

This session forms part of our Excel Beginners training programme. Each 90-minute session focuses on a specific Excel skill and can be taken individually or combined to create a structured Excel training course for beginners.

What You'll Learn

  • Use simple calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
  • Understand how Excel uses and remembers cell references
  • Create formulas that can be copied and reused efficiently
  • Use key functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, and MAX
  • Work faster while reducing mistakes in your spreadsheets

Who This Excel Course Is For

  • Users who understand basic Excel but want to improve confidence with formulas
  • Anyone working with numbers, calculations, or reports
  • People who want to reduce manual work in spreadsheets

Course Duration: 90 Minutes

Course Prerequisites

  • Basic Excel knowledge such as entering data and simple formulas
  • Familiarity with the Excel interface (selecting cells, navigating worksheets)
  • Access to Microsoft Excel (Excel 365 or a recent desktop version recommended)

Not sure which version of Excel you have?

Open Excel and go to File > Account to check your version and confirm whether you are using Excel 365 or another edition.

If you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to advise before the session.

Complete Course Outline

Working with Formula

  • Revisiting how formulas are structured
  • Using arithmetic operators like +, -, * and /
  • Understanding and fixing common formula errors

Cell References Explained

  • Understanding relative and absolute references
  • Copying formulas correctly
  • When and why to lock cell references

Using Essential Functions

  • Working with SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX
  • Using COUNT and simple logic
  • Combining functions for more powerful results

Improving Efficiency

  • Copying and filling formulas quickly
  • Reducing repetitive calculations
  • Building reusable spreadsheets

Hands-on Exercises

  • Create formulas to calculate totals and averages
  • Practice copying formulas using relative and absolute references
  • Fix common formula errors in a sample worksheet
  • Use functions to summarise data quickly and accurately

Training Locations and Delivery Options

This course is available online instructor-led, at client premises, and at selected training venues across the UK.

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