At a glance
Start from the basics with this Microsoft Excel course.
COURSE OUTCOME
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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. In this session, using the Windows 7 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:
- develop skills to enter, analyse, share and manage your day-to-day workplace data
- develop skills to create and work with spreadsheets which include sound document design
- develop skills to create, format and print spreadsheets that contain simple formulas and basic functions.
This short course is non-accredited therefore is not registered with the National Training Register.
Ways to study
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What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
What you need to know about studying online
Intake
You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. You will be expected to undertake additional self-directed study in order to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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Payment options
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.
Upfront payment
This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
You must be able to confidently use a mouse and keyboard.
It would also be beneficial if you have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system, especially working with files and folders.
Resources required
Classroom delivery
- Please bring a pen and paper for note taking, and a USB.
- You will need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.
Gold Coast - Online delivery
- It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection.
- You will receive an email from TAFE Queensland with your access details 24 hours after enrolment. It will also include the email contact details of your facilitator. As part of your enrolment you will be able to email our TAFE facilitator with any questions relating to your enrolled course. This is valid for your 30 days of access.
- You will complete this course at your own pace.
Gold Coast - Mixed mode delivery
You will need:
- a personal computer or laptop to participate actively in this course. The computer must have speakers, a microphone and internet access (webcam optional).
- to have Microsoft Office installed on your computer or laptop (we will be teaching using version 2016, however if you have a version slightly newer or older you won’t be disadvantaged).
- a quiet and ergonomically correct work area to participate actively in this course with no or little distractions.
- a pen and paper for taking notes.
- You will receive by email a Zoom meeting link in the days leading up to the first lesson. This won’t be provided on enrolment.
- You do not need a Zoom app or licence to attend the lessons, you can join using the URL (web link) the teacher provides if you prefer.
Need to know
Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 