Excel - A Beginner’s Guide to Formulas

Mike Thomas

Duration:
90 Minutes
Speaker:
Mike Thomas

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Overview:

Are you new to Excel and struggling to understand formulas?
Are you tired of manually calculating data in Excel spreadsheets?
Do you want to learn how to use Excel formulas to streamline your work and save time?
If so, this online training session is the perfect solution for you.

Think of any scenario that involves addition, subtraction, division or multiplication and that's where you'd use a formula. In addition to building formulas, the session will introduce you to Functions which are built-in formulas that have been programmed to perform a specific calculation. They can often be used to shorten and simplify what would otherwise be a long-winded manually-entered formula.


Why you should Attend:

Excel is an essential tool for anyone who works with data, from entry-level employees to professionals. Knowing how to use Excel formulas can help you streamline your work, increase accuracy, and save time.

This training is designed for beginners, so you don't need any prior experience with Excel or formulas to attend. You will leave the session with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Excel formulas and the confidence to use them in your work.


Agenda:

• Creating basic formulas: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
• Using parentheses in formulas - the what and why
• Copying a formula - the gotchas you need to know about
• Make formulas logical and understandable by assigning names to your important cells
• Speed up your work by using the SUM, AVERAGE and COUNT functions

Who Will Benefit:

This training is perfect for beginners who are new to Excel or have limited experience with formulas. Whether you are a student, professional, or simply looking to improve your Excel skills, this training is for you.

The training will be delivered using the latest version of Excel for Windows however all of the functionality is also available to users of earlier versions of Excel.

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Instructor:

Mike Thomas

Speaker

Mike Thomas is a leading UK-based IT Trainer and Content Creator renowned for his expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI. Throughout his distinguished 35-year career, Mike has delivered thousands of courses and produced an extensive library of written and video tutorials, available on his blog and YouTube channel. As a Microsoft MVP and Fellow of The Learning and Performance Institute, Mike has collaborated with numerous global and UK-based companies, providing tailored training and developing innovative Microsoft Office solutions that streamline business processes. His passion for teaching, knowledge-sharing and technology makes him a sought-after speaker and trainer, continually inspiring others to harness the full potential of Microsoft Office tools.