COURSE SYNOPSIS

This module sets out indispensable knowledge relating to understanding the concept of using a spreadsheet application and skills relating to using the application to effectively compile, format and analyse data and to generate meaningful reports. Learners will also acquire the necessary skills in using the spreadsheet application efficiently so as to enhance their productivity at the workplace.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Use fundamental features of a spreadsheet application
• Gather and edit data
• Manage rows and columns in a worksheet
• Manage worksheets in a workbook
• Create formulas and functions
• Format data and cells
• Create and format standard charts
• Select spreadsheet settings
• Preview a spreadsheet and select print options

Target Audience

This training is relevant to all staff (Operational, Supervisory & Managerial) tasked with collating, managing and analysing data of the organisations to determine current performance and then develop recommendations for improvement to senior management

Assumed Skills

• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualifications (“ES WSQ”) Workplace Literacy (“WPL”) level 4
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES WSQ WPL level 4
• Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES WSQ Workplace Numeracy (“WPN”) level 4
• Learners to have minimum GCE ‘O’ level or ITE certificate education
• Learner should have at least 1 year’s working experience in any industry
• Learners must have basic computer skills, i.e. be able to operate a personal computer, use keyboard and mouse

Course Content

Getting Started With A Spreadsheet Application

• Using the application
• Working with workbooks
• Basic spreadsheet concepts
• Using functionalities of the application

Manage Data In A Spreadsheet

• Good practices in managing data
• Enter & edit data
• Moving within a worksheet
• Cell selection techniques
• Copy, cut & paste
• Find & replace
• Sort & filter

Manage Worksheets

• Insert, delete & format rows & columns
• Insert, delete, rename, move & copy worksheets

Perform Calculations

• Arithmetic formulas
• Excel functions
• Cell referencing

Perform Formatting Of Data

• Format data
• Format cells

Create Charts

• Create standard charts
• Format charts

Set Up Worksheets And Select Print Options

• Adjust page options
• Header & footer
• Adjust sheet display options
• Preview worksheet
• Select printing options