Microsoft Excel Training for Beginners

Target Audience

Complete beginners who want to learn Excel from scratch
Students who need Excel skills for assignments, projects, and data work
Job seekers preparing for office, administrative, or data entry roles
Professionals looking to strengthen their productivity or reporting skills
Career changers transitioning into business, finance, operations, or data roles
Small business owners who want to manage basic data, reports, or budgeting
Individuals who feel overwhelmed by Excel and want simple, guided instruction

Highlights

Learn Excel from scratch with beginner-friendly, step-by-step lessons
Practice entering, formatting, and organizing data effectively
Use essential formulas and functions to perform basic calculations
Apply sorting, filtering, and table tools for clean data management
Create simple charts to visualize information clearly
Format worksheets for printing and sharing professionally
Build practical spreadsheet skills used in office, school, and daily tasks
Improve speed and accuracy with helpful tips and Excel shortcuts

Overview

Microsoft Excel Training for Beginners is a free, beginner-friendly course designed to help you build the foundational skills needed to work confidently with spreadsheets. Whether you are new to Excel, preparing for office or administrative roles, or looking to strengthen your digital productivity skills, this course provides a simple and practical introduction.

Through step-by-step lessons and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to enter and organize data, use basic formulas, format worksheets, create simple charts, and manage spreadsheets effectively. You’ll also explore real-world examples to understand how Excel is used for work, school, budgeting, and everyday data tasks. No prior Excel experience is required—this course is intentionally designed for absolute beginners.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform essential Excel functions, organize information clearly, and build clean, usable spreadsheets. You will also be ready to continue learning more advanced Excel skills and other data-focused tools such as Power BI and Python.

Prerequisite

This is a beginner-level course with no prior Excel experience required.

Learners only need:

Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse and keyboard
Ability to open, save, and organize files
Access to a computer or laptop with Microsoft Excel installed (any recent version is acceptable)
Basic English reading and typing skills
Willingness to follow step-by-step practice exercises

Completing Computer Fundamentals for Beginners beforehand is helpful but not required.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Navigate Excel confidently and understand workbooks, worksheets, and the Excel interface
Enter, edit, and format data to create clean, usable spreadsheets
Apply conditional formatting to highlight trends and important informatio
Perform essential data manipulation tasks, including copying, moving, sorting, and filtering
Use basic Excel formulas and functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT
Create structured tables and apply table formatting for easy data management
Build simple charts to visualize data effectively
Prepare spreadsheets for printing using margins, orientation, and scaling tools
Save and share workbooks in multiple formats, including PDF
Troubleshoot common errors and use built-in Excel help resources to continue improving

Job Roles

Excel is one of the most in-demand skills across business, finance, operations, and administrative roles. After completing this course, learners will be better prepared for entry-level positions such as:

Administrative Assistant
Office Assistant / Office Clerk
Data Entry Operator
Customer Service Representative
Finance or Accounting Assistant (Entry-Level)
HR Assistant
Operations Support Specialist
Project Coordinator (Junior)
Sales Support Assistant
Inventory or Logistics Assistant

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Understanding the Excel interface
Workbook vs. worksheet
Cells, rows, and columns
Navigating spreadsheets efficiently

Module 2: Data Entry and Cell Formatting

Entering and editing data
Formatting cells: font, color, alignment, borders
Number formats (currency, percentage, date)
Using Conditional Formatting for quick insights

Module 3: Data Manipulation

Selecting, copying, moving, and deleting data
Using AutoFill and Flash Fill
Adjusting column width and row height
Managing multiple worksheets

Module 4: Sorting and Filtering Data

Sorting data (A–Z, Z–A, custom sort)
Applying and clearing filters
Understanding filter options for text, numbers, and dates

Module 5: Basic Excel Functions and Formulas

Introduction to formulas and cell references
Essential functions: SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT
Understanding relative vs. absolute references
Using AutoSum

Module 6: Creating and Formatting Tables

Converting data into structured tables
Using table styles and formatting options
Sorting and filtering within tables
Benefits of structured table references

Module 7: Chart Creation

Creating basic charts (column, bar, line, pie)
Modifying chart elements (titles, labels, legends)
Choosing the right chart for your data

Module 8: Printing and Page Setup

Print preview and page layout
Setting margins, orientation, and scaling
Printing selected areas
Preparing spreadsheets for clean printing

Module 9: Saving and Sharing Workbooks

Saving in different formats (XLSX, PDF)
Version control and AutoSave
Sharing workbooks with others
Cloud-saving basics (OneDrive, SharePoint)

Module 10: Basic Troubleshooting and Help Resources

Fixing common errors (#DIV/0!, #VALUE!, #NAME?)
Using Excel’s built-in help tools and templates
Best practices for error-free spreadsheets

Free

Self-Paced • Online • Flexible
On-Demand Access
Beginner Level
Practical Learning
Instructor-Led Training Available (Contact Us)

Demand for This Course

Microsoft Excel is one of the most in-demand skills across nearly every industry, including business, finance, healthcare, education, logistics, and technology. Employers consistently list Excel proficiency as a required or preferred skill for entry-level positions, making it an essential tool for job seekers and professionals alike.

From organizing data to performing calculations and preparing reports, Excel is used daily in office environments. Individuals without foundational Excel skills often struggle to complete common workplace tasks or qualify for administrative and data-related roles.

This course meets the growing demand for:

Beginner-friendly Excel training for job seekers and adults returning to the workforce
Practical data skills required in modern office and business operations
Workforce development programs aimed at improving digital literacy
Students and professionals who need to create, analyze, and present data effectively

Completing this course gives learners the confidence to use Excel for real-world tasks and prepares them for more advanced training in Excel, data analysis, and tools like Power BI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn Microsoft Excel from the ground up. It is perfect for students, job seekers, office professionals, career changers, and anyone who needs Excel skills for work, school, or everyday tasks.

No. This course starts with the basics and is designed for absolute beginners. You’ll learn step by step with hands-on examples.

Yes. This is a completely free training course with no hidden fees. You can enroll instantly and start learning right away.

Simply click the “Enroll for Free” button on this page. No approval is required—just sign up and begin learning.

Any modern version of Excel works, including Excel 2016, 2019, 2021, or Microsoft 365. All lessons are compatible across these versions.

This free beginner course may not include a certificate. Certificates are typically available with full-length paid Excel programs.

You’ll learn how to enter and format data, use essential formulas, sort and filter information, create tables and charts, manage worksheets, and prepare spreadsheets for printing and sharing.

The course typically takes 2–3 hours to complete, depending on your pace and whether you choose live or self-paced learning.

Yes. Even if you have some experience, this course helps fill gaps and strengthen your fundamentals before moving on to intermediate or advanced Excel topics.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

· Navigate Excel confidently and understand workbooks, worksheets, and the Excel interface

· Enter, edit, and format data to create clean, usable spreadsheets

· Apply conditional formatting to highlight trends and important information

· Perform essential data manipulation tasks, including copying, moving, sorting, and filtering

· Use basic Excel formulas and functions, such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, and COUNT

· Create structured tables and apply table formatting for easy data management

· Build simple charts to visualize data effectively

· Prepare spreadsheets for printing using margins, orientation, and scaling tools

· Save and share workbooks in multiple formats, including PDF

· Troubleshoot common errors and use built-in Excel help resources to continue improving

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