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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.
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Shelley Fishel
Meet Shelley Fishel – Your Microsoft Office Maestro
Shelley’s path has been anything but ordinary. She left school at 17 to run her father’s business, gaining hands-on experience in managing priorities—something every assistant knows all too well.
When her children grew up, she returned to work and found her calling - helping assistants master Microsoft Office. With over 20 years of training experience, 10,000+ hours delivered, and 2.5 million books sold worldwide, Shelley is a trusted expert in her field.
She holds respected industry qualifications: COLF (Certified Online Learning Facilitator), CDOL (Certified Designer of Online Learning), and is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute (FLPI).
Why Assistants Love Learning from Shelley
- She gets it. Shelley understands the unique pressures assistants face and tailors her training to your world.
- No tech-speak. Just clear, practical steps you can use right away—no Googling required.
- It works. One client cut a 3-hour task down to 30 minutes after just one session.
As one learner put it, “Shelley’s like the angel on my shoulder.” Her bite-sized lessons help you work smarter, faster, and with confidence—so you can shine in your role
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