Event Details

Course Title: Excel Basics

Meeting Date: This course will meet on 9/25 from 9:00AM to 3:30PM.

Course Description: 

This hands-on course introduces participants to the essential features of Microsoft Excel, with a modern focus on using AI to work smarter. Whether you’re new to spreadsheets or looking to strengthen your foundation, you’ll learn how to navigate Excel’s interface, manage data, and build simple formulas with confidence. Along the way, you’ll discover how to apply professional formatting, prepare your worksheets for sharing, and use Microsoft Copilot to simplify tasks like data entry, formatting, and cleanup. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and tools to organize data efficiently and present it with clarity.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate Excel’s interface and understand core functions.
• Enter, format, and manage data effectively.
• Build simple formulas and apply basic functions.
• Format worksheets for clarity and professionalism.
• Prepare and print worksheets efficiently.
• Apply basic AI assistance with Microsoft Copilot for data entry and formatting.

Modules (with AI topics):

• Get started (Excel basics, navigation, and saving work)
• Format data for Copilot in Excel (learn best practices for clean, structured datasets that AI can interpret)
• Clean up your data (use Flash Fill, Remove Duplicates, and Copilot-powered cleanup suggestions)

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals who are new to Microsoft Excel and want to build a strong foundation.

• Supervisors, coordinators, and office staff who need to organize and analyze data effectively.

• Team leads and managers who want to streamline reporting and improve productivity with spreadsheets.

• Anyone looking to leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to save time on data entry, formatting, and cleanup.

Why Attend?

• Learn the core Excel skills you need to manage and present data clearly.

• Build confidence in using formulas, functions, and formatting tools.

• Discover how to prepare clean, structured data that both people and AI can interpret.

• Gain practical tips for saving time with Excel’s built-in tools like Flash Fill and Remove Duplicates.

• Walk away with real-world skills and AI-powered techniques you can apply immediately to your daily work.