Overview
Are you a beginner Excel user looking to grow your skills for immediate application on the job? Excel for Reporting will get you there.
In this course, our experienced instructors and meticulously designed, user-friendly online materials will guide you through the Excel landscape using Microsoft 365. This course focuses on the practical skills used to create thorough Excel reports. You'll learn Excel basics, move into formulas and dive into the essentials of efficient data gathering, basic data management and visualization.
Upon completing the course, you'll be able to handle large data sets, extract meaningful insights and present findings effectively. You'll be ready to tackle reporting challenges with confidence. These skills will also prepare you to take the most current Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam for Excel.
There are no course prerequisites or eligibility requirements to enroll in this course.
However, you are expected to have basic familiarity with computers, including mouse and keyboard use, and be able to:
- start and run Windows
- use the taskbar
- use the Start menu
- access the Help feature
- minimize, restore, maximize, and close windows
- use the left and right mouse buttons
- understand basic file management techniques.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- operate Excel key features, design, data type and navigation
- write Excel essential formulas, syntax, essential functions and data lookups #create charts, conditional formatting and other data visualizations
- manage data sets, tables, common errors efficiently and dynamically
- design controls to streamline form controls and data validation.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
This course prepares you to take the most current Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam for Excel.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop practical skills aligned to current industry standards and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT Technical Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to get the job done. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you’ll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
SAIT will provide access to all software and hardware for in-class instruction.
To use Brightspace (D2L) outside of classroom time, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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