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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

"Great, Gary was amazing and taught me loads "

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Microsoft Excel 365 Training Course Beginners

Beginners Microsoft Excel 365 Course Overview

This Microsoft Excel 365 Beginners training course provides a practical introduction to using Excel for everyday business tasks. Learners will build confidence working with spreadsheets, performing calculations using formulas such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX, organising data, basic data analysis, and creating simple reports.

The course is designed to be hands-on and easy to follow, helping delegates understand not just how Excel works, but how to apply it in real working scenarios. This includes working with worksheets, managing data, and using key Excel tools commonly used in business to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Training can be delivered as live online instructor-led training or face-to-face at your premises.

If you prefer a more flexible approach, you can start with our Learn Excel Basics in 90 Minutes - Part 1 and build your skills step by step.

Choose Your Excel Training Format

Choose the format that works best for your team. This course can be delivered as a full-day session, or split into 4 x 90-minute sessions to fit around busy schedules.

Full-day course - Ideal for focused learning in one session. Flexible pricing based on group size
90-minute sessions - Bite-sized training delivered across multiple sessions. Fixed price for up to 10 delegates. Build your skills step by step, starting with Part 1 of the series.

Whether you choose a full-day course or shorter sessions, all training is delivered as live online instructor-led training or face-to-face at your premises.

What You'll Learn

Work confidently with the Excel interface and understand how spreadsheets and worksheets are structured
Create and use formulas and functions, including SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX, to perform calculations quickly and accurately
Organise and manage data across multiple worksheets and workbooks
Sort and filter data using Excel tools to quickly find specific records and analyse information
Create simple charts such as column, line and pie charts to present data clearly
Share, print, and manage Excel files effectively, including basic page layout and print settings

By the end of this course, delegates will be able to work confidently in Microsoft Excel, create formulas, organise data, and produce clear, professional spreadsheets.

Who This Excel Course Is For

People who are new to Microsoft Excel
Teams looking for practical, instructor-led Excel training with real business examples
Anyone returning to Excel after a long break
Organisations looking for structured beginner Excel training

Excel Beginners Training Sessions

This full-day Excel Beginners training course can also be delivered as a series of shorter 90-minute sessions, allowing learners to build their skills step by step.

Each session focuses on a specific Excel skill and can be taken individually or combined to create a structured Excel training programme.

Part 1: Excel Basics
Part 2: Excel Formulas
Part 3: Sorting and Filtering Data
Part 4: Creating Charts

Together, these sessions cover the same core skills as the full-day course, offering a more flexible approach for organisations that prefer shorter, focused training sessions.

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Prerequisites

This is a beginners training course, so no advanced skills are required, just a willingness to learn! To make the most of your training experience, we recommend:

Familiarity with using a PC or Mac, including navigating with a mouse or equivalent device.
Confidence in accessing the internet and downloading files as needed.