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The Interface
9 Lessons
Getting Started with Excel: A Beginner’s Guide to the Interface, Formatting, and Formulas
Getting Started with Excel: A Beginner’s Guide to the Interface, Formatting, and Formulas with Shelley Fishel - The MS Office Maestro
- Do you want to learn how to use Excel, the most popular spreadsheet software in the world?
- Do you want to create professional-looking spreadsheets that can help you organize, analyse, and present data?
- Do you want to master the basics of Excel in a short and easy way?
What you will learn in this mini course:
In this mini course, you will learn the essential skills and concepts that every Excel user should know. You will learn how to:
- Navigate the Excel interface and customize it to your preferences
- Add, delete, move, and copy worksheets and data
- Format your data with number formats, borders, shading, cell styles, and themes
- Use the powerful autofill feature to fill in data automatically
- Create custom lists and use flash fill to split and combine data
- Write and edit formulas to perform calculations and use absolute cell references and named cells
- Sort and filter your data to find what you need
- Change the views and page setup of your spreadsheets
- Print and share your spreadsheets with others
- Save your spreadsheets and access Excel options
Who is this mini course for?
This mini course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of Excel. It is ideal for assistants who need to use Excel for their work or personal projects. No prior knowledge of Excel is required, only a basic familiarity with computers and Windows.
How long will it take to complete this mini course?
This mini course consists of 12 lessons, each with a video tutorial.
There are two versions of each video - one without captions and one with captions.
Most lessons will take you less than 7 minutes to complete although there are a few slightly longer ones.
You can also revisit any lesson at any time if you need to review or refresh your skills.
How much does this mini course cost?
Individually each mini course is priced at £149.
If you purchase them all separatley, the total would be £447.
However, we have an amazing offer for you - enrol in Essential Excel for The Savvy Assistant which includes all three mini courses for just £395.
A saving of £52!
How can I enrol in this mini course?
To enrol in this mini course, simply click on the button below and follow the instructions. You will need to create an account and make a payment using a secure platform. Once you enrol, you will get instant access to the mini course and you can start learning right away.
Course Curriculum
Shelley Fishel
Meet Shelley Fishel – The Microsoft Office Maestro
Learn from an Expert Who Gets You
Shelley Fishel has trained assistants for over 25 years. She's authored 48 books on Microsoft Office (2.5 million copies sold worldwide) and is a Certified Learning Facilitator and Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute.
What makes Shelley different:
- She understands exactly what assistants need
- She breaks complex AI concepts into simple, practical steps
- She teaches without jargon - just clear, actionable guidance
- She's been an early adopter of AI integration for assistants
- Her style is warm, patient, and engaging
"Shelley's like the angel on my shoulder" - Long-term client
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