Why Excel Proficiency Matters
Excel lies at the heart of data-driven decision-making, helping organisations streamline processes, uncover insights and communicate results clearly. Whether you’re budgeting, reporting or analysing trends, solid Excel skills boost efficiency and credibility.
What's Covered on this Course?
This hands-on one-day workshop equips professionals with the practical know-how to navigate Excel’s interface and perform key tasks with ease.
Participants will:
- Familiarise themselves with the ribbon, menus and workbook structure
- Practise entering, formatting and organising data accurately
- Apply basic formulas to automate calculations
Data Entry & Formatting Essentials
Through interactive exercises, you’ll learn to set up clean, well-structured worksheets. Discover best practice for cell formatting, conditional rules and data validation to ensure accuracy from the outset.
Build Confidence with Formulas & Functions
Dive into the world of arithmetic and logical functions. You’ll explore SUM, AVERAGE, IF statements and more, developing a clear framework for deciding which function to use and when.
- Use SUM and AVERAGE to quickly summarise datasets
- Employ IF statements to introduce basic conditional logic
- Explore COUNT, COUNTA and simple date functions
Master the Fundamentals of Excel
Join us to gain not just familiarity, but mastery over Excel’s foundational features—empowering you to work smarter, impress stakeholders and advance your career.
Your Comprehensive Course Pack
Inside this pack, you'll find step-by-step guidance and practical materials, including:
- Online Course Access
- Formulas & Functions Cheat Sheet
- Practice Spreadsheets & Sample Data
- Keyboard Shortcuts & Productivity Tips
Meet Your Trainer

Seamus is an Expert Trainer
Seamus has empowered hundreds of delegates to master Excel’s core features and transform raw data into clear, actionable insights.
He’s passionate about delivering dynamic, hands-on workshops that cultivate real learning.
Your Certification

This Certificate Proves Your Expertise
Complete the Microsoft 365 Excel Beginner course to receive your CPD-accredited certificate, confirming your proficiency.
Displaying this CPD-certified credential highlights your commitment to continuous learning and Excel mastery.
Interactive Training

Applied Learning Workshop
In a dynamic, live workshop setting, you’ll apply Excel functions to real-world datasets with hands-on guidance.
Collaborate with peers on practical exercises and receive immediate feedback to build confidence and competence.