Introduction to Microsoft Excel - Turning Numbers Into Know-How
Did you know?
This month marks 40 years of Microsoft Excel. The first version launched on September 30, 1985 for the Macintosh, and the Windows version followed in 1987. Four decades on, Excel remains a workplace staple used across industries and communities.
Excel turns 40 this month—proof that tidy tables never go out of style!
Spreadsheets don’t have to be scary. In this hands-on Introduction to Microsoft Excel short course you’ll learn practical skills to make data clear, tidy and useful — from entering and formatting information to using essential formulas, functions and simple charts. This short course is ideal for getting confident with everyday tasks at work, in your business, or at home.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Navigate the Excel interface with confidence
- Enter, clean and format data for clarity
- Use core formulas and functions to get results
- Keep headers in view with freeze panes
- Build simple charts to communicate information at a glance.
This course is ideal for beginners, job seekers and small business owners — anyone who wants tidy, useful spreadsheets for real-world tasks.
How to join
Check dates and apply via the course page. If there are no dates showing, simply enquire to register your interest for the next session.
Important information
- This is a non-accredited short course.
- One morning each week for three weeks.
- Friendly, face-to-face delivery with our local team in Inverell.
- Details are accurate at time of publishing; please refer to the course page for current information.
For Employers and Community Organisations
Need foundational Excel skills for your team in Inverell or across the Northern Inland? Talk to us about group bookings or tailored delivery to support your workforce needs.
