Excel Introduction

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Excel Introduction – Dallas Fort Worth (Hurst, TX)

Monday, August 24, 2026, 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM · In-person classroom · $425.00 · 8 Credits CPE

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This is the Excel Introduction class (Beginner level, 8 Hours) taught live and hands-on in Hurst, TX on Monday, August 24, 2026.

About This Class

This course is ideal for complete novices, those who have basic knowledge of Excel or are self-taught. The course will provide you with the skills you need to work quickly and produce functional and well formatted spreadsheets. This course is often used to benchmark Microsoft Excel skills and ensure a level of understanding for new hires at companies. Students will leave feeling confident about creating professional worksheets with the software and be able to navigate the interface intuitively and productively.

Please note: This curriculum is designed for Excel for Windows.

Who This Class Is For

• Complete beginners who’ve never used Excel. We will teach you from the ground up the Excel essential skills.
• Self-taught users who have never been taught how to effectively use Excel in a productive way.

What You’ll Learn

Getting Started with Excel

• Working with the Excel Environment — Title Bar, Ribbon and Ribbon Tabs, Quick Access Toolbar, Worksheet Views, Backstage View
• Keyboard Shortcuts — Essential, Navigation, Scrolling, Undo and Redo

Cell Basics

• Understanding Cells
• Select a Cell and a Cell Range
• Inserting and Deleting Cell Content
• Cutting & Pasting Cell Content
• Drag and Drop Cells
• Completing Series with the Fill Handle

Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells

• Changing Column Width and Row Height
• Inserting & Deleting Columns and Rows
• Hiding & Showing Columns and Rows
• Wrapping Cell Text
• Merging Cells

Formatting Cells

• Font Type, Size, Color, and Decorations
• Cell Borders and Fill Colors
• Cell Alignment and Styles

Cell Formats

• Number Formats
• Percentage Formats
• Date Formats

Tables

• Tables Overview
• Creating Tables
• Adding & Removing Data

Pivot Tables

• Pivot Tables Overview
• Creating Pivot Tables
• How Pivot Tables Work
• Slicing and Dicing Data

Page Layout and Printing

• Print Pane
• Print Area
• Page Orientation
• Page Breaks

Intro to Formulas

• Formulas Overview
• Mathematical Operators
• Cell References
• Creating Formulas
• Copying Formulas

Relative and Absolute Cell References

• Relative References
• Absolute References
• Cell References Across Worksheets

Functions

• Functions Overview
• Parts of a Function
• Function Arguments
• Using Functions
• Function Library

Statistical Functions

• AutoSum
• SUM Function
• AVERAGE Function
• MAX Function
• MIN Function
• COUNT and COUNTA Functions

IF Function

• IF Function Overview
• IF Function Arguments
• Using the IF Function

XLOOKUP Function

• XLOOKUP Function Overview
• XLOOKUP Function Arguments
• Using the XLOOKUP Function

Charts

• Charts Overview
• Chart Components
• Chart Layout and Styles

What You’ll Get

• Class Binder with Step by Step Exercises and Challenge Exercises
• Microsoft Excel Exercise Files with 1 year access to the files
• Double-Sided Laminated Keyboard Shortcut Guide

What to Bring

• We provide everything you need for our in-person classes. You just need to show up.
• Come dressed for comfort. Jeans, shorts, yoga pants are all welcome.
• Come ready to learn — our classes are an intensive learning experience.

Need a different date or city? See all upcoming dates on the Excel Introduction class page. Questions? Call us at 817-841-9560.