AudienceThis course is designed for individuals interested in learning the foundational skills necessary to create and develop Microsoft® Office Excel® 2013 worksheets and workbooks in order to manipulate and analyze the data that is critical to the success of their organization.

This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives to help individuals prepare for the Excel 2013 Exam and the Excel 2013 Expert Exam.

DescriptionUpon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Get started with the Microsoft Office Excel 2013 user interface.
  • Create a basic worksheet.
  • Perform calculations.
  • Modify and format worksheets.
  • Print workbooks.
  • Manage workbooks.

PrerequisitesTo ensure success, participants will need to be familiar with using personal computers, should have experience using a keyboard and mouse, and be familiar with Microsoft® Office Windows® user interface.

Suggested Class SizeMinimum 3
Maximum 12

Course LengthFull day

Table of ContentsLesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office
Excel 2013

Topic A: Navigate the Excel User Interface
Topic B: Use Excel Commands
Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Topic D: Enter Cell Data
Topic E: Use Excel Help

Lesson 2: Performing Calculations
Topic A: Create Worksheet Formulas
Topic B: Insert Functions
Topic C: Reuse Formulas

Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet
Topic A: Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
Topic B: Search for and Replace Data
Topic C: Use Proofing and Research Tools

Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet
Topic A: Modify Fonts
Topic B: Add Borders and Colors to Worksheets
Topic C: Apply Number Formats
Topic D: Align Cell Contents
Topic E: Apply Styles and Themes
Topic F: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting
Topic G: Create and Use Templates
 
Lesson 5: Printing Workbooks
Topic A: Preview and Print a Workbook
Topic B: Define the Page Layout

Lesson 6: Managing Workbooks
Topic A: Manage Worksheets
Topic B: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Topic C: Manage Workbook Properties