CPD Achievement

Introduction to Excel

Sterling Training Ltd

Issued 12 August 2026

Course Date
21-08-2026
CPD Hours
8
Delivery Type
Online

Key Skills

- Entering text, numbers, and using Autofill for efficient data entry - Navigating Excel interface and understanding key features - Selecting cells, ranges, and editing techniques - Using the Sum function for basic calculations - Creating and applying basic formulae - Managing rows, columns, and adding borders for professional presentation - Freezing panes for easier data viewing - Printing spreadsheets with proper formatting - Answers to burning Excel questions and common challenges

Learning Outcomes

- Navigate with Confidence: Move around Excel spreadsheets effortlessly, understanding the interface and finding exactly what is needed quickly and efficiently - Create Well-Designed Sheets from Scratch: Build simple, well-structured spreadsheets from the ground up, applying fundamental design principles for clarity and usability - Input and Present Data Professionally: Enter information accurately, follow best practices for spreadsheet design and data integrity and create and use simple formulae - Save Time and Boost Productivity: Increased confidence from a thorough understanding of functions and formulae builds skill levels to ensure spreadsheets are used to their maximum potential


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