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NONAC08035

Microsoft Office Excel: Beginners

Non-accredited Short Course

Start from the basics with this Microsoft Excel course.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 24 Feb 2025 Duration: up to 4 hours View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$195

Course overview

If you want to learn how to use Microsoft Excel 2016 for your job or daily personal use, at TAFE Queensland we have the course for you!  Microsoft Office Excel: Beginners is designed to assist you in getting familiar with Microsoft Excel.

This course is for those who have never had formal training on how to use Microsoft Office products and need to understand the core functions of Excel.

For the face-to-face, classroom sessions, we will take you step-by-step through the essentials of the program. The instructor will demonstrate the exercises and then you will practise these new skills. The instructor will be available the whole time for support and assistance. Furthermore, you will be provided with a comprehensive manual to take home for future reference.

At the end of this course you will have mastered the essentials of:

  • Microsoft Excel 2016
  • navigating around your computer
  • loading and saving your work
  • copying your files to a USB.

Gold Coast
Microsoft Excel -  6 hours face to face on campus. 

In this session, using the Windows 10 platform, you will learn how to:

  • navigate your way around Microsoft Excel 2016
  • create a new workbook
  • open and navigate within workbooks and worksheets
  • understand cells and ranges in a worksheet
  • use filling techniques
  • create a simple formula
  • print your workbook data.

Greater Brisbane
Microsoft Excel - 4 hours. In this session you will:

  • Learn how to use Excel for modelling and analysis including efficient data entry using Flash Fill, spreadsheet management and design, basic functions (SUM) and simple formulas, basic charting, using Wrap Text, Format Painter, Absolute Reference and Conditional Formatting.
  • Learn how to use Excel as a data base including using Text to Column, locating and deleting duplicate records, extracting data from cells, adding filters, sorting data and extracting specific records from the data base.

This short course is non-accredited therefore is not registered with the National Training Register.

Course outcome:

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Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank
On Campus
24 Feb 2025
up to 4 hours
Part time
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

South Bank

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

24 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 4 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
South Bank
On Campus
16 Jun 2025
up to 4 hours
Part time
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

South Bank

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

16 Jun 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 4 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
South Bank
On Campus
08 Sep 2025
up to 4 hours
Part time
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

South Bank

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Sep 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 4 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport
On Campus
04 Mar 2025
2 weeks
Part time 1 day per week 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Southport

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

04 Mar 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $195

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Microsoft Office Excel: Beginners (NONAC08035)

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COURSE CODE: NONAC08035
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that you have sound computer literacy skills at the time of enrolment into this course, including a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system, especially working with files and folders.

You must be able to confidently use a mouse and keyboard.

Resources required

Classroom delivery

  • Please bring a pen and paper for note taking, and a USB.

Gold Coast

  • You will need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.

Important information

Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.

Gold Coast - Southport Campus 

  • You will need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.

Gold Coast - Robina Campus 

  • We recommend using public transport or
  • If you are driving, BEFORE you arrive, please download the EasyPark App, set up your account and in the Search bar at top of the screen, type ‘Tafe’ and select the appropriate parking area to set as your location – something similar to this will appear- Care Park Australia street parking, private, 1 day duration.
  • We highly recommend you download the app and enter the details prior to arriving as there may be no signal in the basement. If you have any issues reach out to security on campus located on the ground floor near the lifts.
  • Parking can be accessed via Paddington Place. ONLY park in the spaces marked with the Red TAFE Queensland logo on the ground on either B1 or B2 to avoid being fined by Easy Park. 
    Please be aware that parking spaces can fill early.

Please note: The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
The Green Fields bar & restaurant is on site- Level 4 Rooftop of our Robina Campus, for opening hours please see Green Fields information.

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.