Perform Spreadsheet Functions (Excel 2019)

ICDL – Perform Spreadsheet Functions (Excel 2016/2019) (17 hrs)

Course Code: IC-PSFB-E

*Classroom-based Learning*

Basic Level

On completion of this course, participants will gain the knowledge and application skills in using a spreadsheet application. The skills include understanding fundamental spreadsheet concepts, designing a spreadsheet and using basic functions within a spreadsheet.

Participants who fulfil all requirements will receive a Certificate issued by ICDL.

  • 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 recognise 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

Getting started

  • Features and uses of a spreadsheet application
  • Start and exit spreadsheet application
  • Create a workbook
  • Open and close a workbook
  • Switch between workbooks
  • Save a workbook
  • The Excel screen
  • Display toolbar/Ribbons
  • Use magnification/zoom
  • Set basic options/preferences
  • Use Help function

Insert data and select cells

  • Enter text, numbers and date
  • Move around a worksheet
  • Cell selection techniques

Edit and sort data

  • Edit cell contents
  • Use Undo and Redo commands
  • Use Find and Replace commands
  • Sort data

Copy, move and delete cell contents

  • Use copy/cut and paste
  • Using Clipboard
  • Paste Special

Rows and columns

  • Insert and delete rows and columns
  • Insert and delete cell
  • Modify column width and row heights
  • Freeze and unfreeze rows and column

Worksheets

  • Turn on/off display of gridlines
  • Switching between worksheets
  • Select worksheets
  • Insert and delete worksheets
  • Copy, move and rename worksheets

Formulas

  • Create formula (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
  • Using mathematical operators (=, -, *, /)
  • Enter a formula
  • Use cell references in formula

Functions

  • Using Functions
  • Use AutoSum
  • Use AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, COUNTA and ROUND functions
  • Use Logical function
  • Relative and absolute referencing
  • Display and print formulas
  • Common error messages in formula

Formatting

  • Format number and text
  • Format number and text
  • Using Format Painter

Charts

  • Create a chart
  • Move, re-size and delete a chart
  • Edit a chart

Worksheet setup

  • Use the Spell-check command
  • Adjust page options
  • Add Header and Footer
  • Change sheet display options

Printing

  • Preview a worksheet
  • Use basic print options
  • Set print area

Participants go through a structured curriculum supplemented with hands-on exercises on computers.

This course is intended for participants with little or no knowledge of using a spreadsheet application.

Prerequisites

Participants are assumed to:

  • Be able to operate a personal computer, use keyboard and mouse
  • Be able to read, write, speak and understand English (Work Place Literacy Level 4 – lower secondary level)

Duration : 2 days (17 hrs)
Time : 8:30am to 6:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

FeesIndividuals
Course Fee$390.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$35.10
Total Fee Payable to SQC$425.10

(A course in partnership with James Cook Institute Pte. Ltd. [formerly known as Eagle Infotech] UEN198802365N)

Key Benefits
  • 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 recognise 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
Course Contents

Getting started

  • Features and uses of a spreadsheet application
  • Start and exit spreadsheet application
  • Create a workbook
  • Open and close a workbook
  • Switch between workbooks
  • Save a workbook
  • The Excel screen
  • Display toolbar/Ribbons
  • Use magnification/zoom
  • Set basic options/preferences
  • Use Help function

Insert data and select cells

  • Enter text, numbers and date
  • Move around a worksheet
  • Cell selection techniques

Edit and sort data

  • Edit cell contents
  • Use Undo and Redo commands
  • Use Find and Replace commands
  • Sort data

Copy, move and delete cell contents

  • Use copy/cut and paste
  • Using Clipboard
  • Paste Special

Rows and columns

  • Insert and delete rows and columns
  • Insert and delete cell
  • Modify column width and row heights
  • Freeze and unfreeze rows and column

Worksheets

  • Turn on/off display of gridlines
  • Switching between worksheets
  • Select worksheets
  • Insert and delete worksheets
  • Copy, move and rename worksheets

Formulas

  • Create formula (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
  • Using mathematical operators (=, -, *, /)
  • Enter a formula
  • Use cell references in formula

Functions

  • Using Functions
  • Use AutoSum
  • Use AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, COUNTA and ROUND functions
  • Use Logical function
  • Relative and absolute referencing
  • Display and print formulas
  • Common error messages in formula

Formatting

  • Format number and text
  • Format number and text
  • Using Format Painter

Charts

  • Create a chart
  • Move, re-size and delete a chart
  • Edit a chart

Worksheet setup

  • Use the Spell-check command
  • Adjust page options
  • Add Header and Footer
  • Change sheet display options

Printing

  • Preview a worksheet
  • Use basic print options
  • Set print area
Learning Methodology

Participants go through a structured curriculum supplemented with hands-on exercises on computers.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for participants with little or no knowledge of using a spreadsheet application.

Prerequisites

Participants are assumed to:

  • Be able to operate a personal computer, use keyboard and mouse
  • Be able to read, write, speak and understand English (Work Place Literacy Level 4 – lower secondary level)
Course Details

Duration : 2 days (17 hrs)
Time : 8:30am to 6:00pm

With effect from 1 Jan 2024

FeesIndividuals
Course Fee$390.00
Add: GST @ 9% of Course Fee$35.10
Total Fee Payable to SQC$425.10

(A course in partnership with James Cook Institute Pte. Ltd. [formerly known as Eagle Infotech] UEN198802365N)

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