In a Microsoft Excel Level 1 class, you will learn foundational skills that enable you to confidently create, manage, and format spreadsheets:
Core Skills
- Understand the Excel interface (ribbons, cells, worksheets, and workbooks)
- Navigate and select cells, rows, columns, and ranges
- Enter, edit, and format text, numbers, and dates
Formulas & Functions
- Create basic formulas using arithmetic operators (e.g., =A1+B1)
Use common functions such as:
- SUM
- AVERAGE
- MIN/MAX
- COUNT
- Understand relative vs. absolute cell references
Formatting and Layout
- Apply cell formatting: fonts, colors, borders, and number formats
- Use AutoFill, Format Painter, and conditional formatting
- Adjust column widths and row heights
- Merge and center cells
Organizing Data
- Sort and filter lists of data
- Insert and delete rows, columns, and worksheets
- Rename, move, and copy worksheets
Charts & Visualization
- Create basic charts (bar, column, line, pie)
- Understand chart elements and simple customization
Preparing for Print
- Set print areas and page layout options
- Use print preview, adjust margins, and insert headers/footers
These skills provide a solid starting point for students to use Excel confidently in office, academic, or personal settings.
