Excel 2010: Introduction

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Excel 2010 Introduction (First Look)

Software: Microsoft Office Excel 2010

Course length: 1 day

Course Description:

You will create and edit basic Microsoft Office Excel 2010 worksheets and workbooks.

Course Objective:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Create a basic worksheet by using Microsoft Office Excel 2010
2. Perform calculations in an Excel worksheet
3. Modify an Excel worksheet
4. Format a worksheet
5. Print the content of an Excel workbook
6. Manage an Excel workbook

Target Student:

This course is designed for students who desire to gain the necessary skills to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft Office Excel 2010 worksheets.

Course Prerequisites:

To be successful in this course, you should be familiar with using personal computers and you should have used the mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on the computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take a introductory Windows courses, such as either of the following, or have equivalent skills and knowledge:

1. Windows XP Professional: Level 1
2. Windows XP: Introduction

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Excel Worksheet

1. Topic 1A: Identify the Elements of the User Interface
2. Topic 1B: Customize the Excel Interface
3. Topic 1C: Work with Cells
4. Topic 1D: Enter Data in an Excel Workbook
5. Topic 1E: Obtain Help in Excel

Lesson 2: Performing Calculations in an Excel Worksheet

1. Topic 2A: Create Basic Formulas
2. Topic 2B: Calculate the Cell Values by Using Functions
3. Topic 2C: Copy Formulas and Functions

Lesson 3: Modifying an Excel Worksheet

1. Topic 3A: Manipulate Data
2. Topic 3B: Modify the Worksheet Elements
3. Topic 3C: Search for Data in a Worksheet
4. Topic 3D: Modify Rows and Columns

Lesson 4: Formatting an Excel Worksheet

1. Topic 4A: Modify Fonts
2. Topic 4B: Check a Worksheet for Spelling Errors
3. Topic 4C: Apply Number Formatting
4. Topic 4D: Add Borders and Colors to Cells
5. Topic 4E: Align the Content in a Cell
6. Topic 4F: Apply Cell Styles

Lesson 5: Printing Excel Workbooks

1. Topic 5A: Set the Page Layout Options
2. Topic 5B: Set Page Breaks
3. Topic 5C: Print a Workbook

Lesson 6: Managing an Excel Workbook

1. Topic 6A: Format Worksheet Tabs
2. Topic 6B: Manage Worksheets
3. Topic 6C: View Worksheets and Workbooks