Introduction to Microsoft Excel
A practical six-hour beginners' course in Microsoft Excel — interface, data entry, formatting, formulas, functions and basic charts.
Audience
This six-hour beginners' course is designed for anyone new to Microsoft Excel, including:
Pe-requisites
No prior Excel knowledge required. Basic understanding of computer operations and Windows is recommended.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualIntroduction to Excel
Navigate the interface, create workbooks and save files.Basic Data Entry and Formatting
Enter data, format cells and speed up entry with Autofill and Flash Fill.Working with Rows, Columns, and Sheets
Add, delete, resize and rearrange rows, columns and worksheets.Basic Formulas and Functions
Build basic calculations and use SUM, AVERAGE and cell referencing.Basic Charts and Graphs
Create and format bar, column and pie charts to visualise data.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
Introduction to Interview Skills (For Interviewers)
Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
From Policy to Practice: Implementing Menopause Support at Work
Turn menopause policies into practical, consistent workplace support through confident conversations and effective implementation.
