What you'll learn?

·     Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.

·     Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity.

·     Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.

·     Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets.

·     Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognize error values in formulas.

·     Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.

·     Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.

·     Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before finally printing spreadsheets.

Description

This course requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. The candidate shall be able to accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features of a spreadsheet application such as importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.

Audience :

This course is designed for trainees who would like to be familiar with spreadsheet applications.

Topics :

Working with Spreadsheets

o  Open, close a spreadsheet application

o  Create a new spreadsheet

o  Save and Save as

o  Use available Help functions

o  Use magnification/zoom tools

Cells

o  Insert Data

o  Select Cells

o  Rows and Columns

o  Edit Data

o  Duplicate, Move and Delete

o  Search and Replace

o  Sort Data

o  Use the undo, redo command

o  Use the Auto fill tool

Managing Worksheets

o  Insert, delete rows and columns

o  Modify column widths & row heights

o  Freeze, unfreeze row and column

o  Insert & Delete Worksheets

o  Rename Worksheet

o  Move & Duplicate Worksheet

Formulas and Functions

o  Arithmetic Formulas

o  Create formulas using cell references

o  Understand standard error values associated with using formulas

o  Functions

o  Use the logical function

Formatting

o  Numbers/Dates

o  Text Formatting

o  Alignment and Border Effects

Charts

o  Create Different Types of Charts/Graphs

o  Add & Removing Titles & Labels

o  Change the Background

o  Change Chart/Graph Type

o  Resize Charts/Graphs

o  Delete Charts/Graphs

Prepare Outputs

o  Worksheet Setup

o  Check and correct

o  Preview and Printing

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Basic Knowledge Using Microsoft Windows any version

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • Desktop
  • Office

Training Materials :

Approved ICDL Courseware

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This course prepares the attendees for the ICDL V5 Module 4 exam.