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AVAILABLE Dates

January 27, 2026

COURSE DELIVERY

Online

START TIME

9:00am

FINISH TIME

3:30pm

PREVIOUS FEEDBACK

Of all the courses I have attended this course was by far the one that stands out for me and that I know was down to the tutor Andi. She delivered the course in a most professional, friendly and helpful way which was of great benefit to all. On my own behalf I would like to thank Andi and her team for an excellent course.

Brigid Redmond, Staff Officer, Carlow County Council

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Course Description

Mastering Time-Saving Shortcuts for Better Navigation

This one-day course is designed to give attendees a solid foundation in working with Microsoft Excel. Designed to equip attendees with a robust skill set - this course offers practical insights and hands-on experiences using real-world scenarios. We discover tips and tricks aimed at enhancing efficiency in data manipulation within Excel, alongside mastering time-saving shortcuts for better navigation. By the end of this course attendees will be confident in creating spreadsheets, working with data and carrying out calculations.

All attendees will receive highly useful course notes to refer back to at any time and have a chance to engage in an informative Q & A on the day.

Places are limited to ensure sufficient tutor/delegate interaction – Prompt booking is advised.

Topics

Navigating Excel
Spreadsheet set up
Editing and copying data
Working with the Fill Handle
Formatting and styles
Basic Calculations
Basic Functions
Wrangling large datasets
Text functions
Printing and exporting

Who should attend?

This course will be of huge benefit to anyone in public or private sector who has limited or no experience with excel and wants to start to gain a solid foundation in Excel and learn how to perform basic tasks.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Excel typically used for at a basic level?

At a basic level, Excel is used for entering data, organising information, performing simple calculations and creating straightforward tables or lists for everyday work.

What tasks are usually considered beginner Excel tasks?

Beginner tasks generally include data entry, basic formatting, simple formulas, sorting data and creating simple spreadsheets for tracking or reporting.

Why do many people feel unsure about their Excel skill level?

Excel is widely used in a limited way, often for familiar tasks only. This can make it difficult to judge whether usage goes beyond basic functionality.