Course : TOSA® Excel - Getting Started: Certification

Version 2016/2013/2010

TOSA® Excel - Getting Started: Certification

Version 2016/2013/2010

4,4 / 5

This course will teach you the essential functions of Excel. You’ll learn how to create, present, print, and share spreadsheets. You’ll cover formulas, charts, and analysis techniques. At the end of the course, you’ll take the TOSA® certification exam to assess your level.

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Practical course in person or remote class

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Price : 1350 € E.T.

3d - 21h00

Dates and Registration

Teaching objectives

At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:

Know and customize the work interface
Use input, copy, and move functions in a workbook's cells.
Add formulas that address other cells
Format a spreadsheet’s cells, share it and print it
Using basic Excel functions
Format, present, sort, and analyze data
Certify your skills with TOSA®

Intended audience

Anyone who wants to gain proficiency in the basics of Excel and/or get TOSA® certified.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of using the Windows environment.

Course schedule

Getting started with the Excel interface

File menu (Backstage).
How the ribbon and contextual tabs are organized.
Using the Smart Lookup feature.

Hands-on work

Overview of the TOSA® test, and head count of participants when going around the room. Creating and saving a workbook.

Creating and presenting a spreadsheet

Basic rules and best practices for Excel.
Customizing cell layouts and formats.
Options for presenting a spreadsheet.
Paste Special and AutoFill.
Using AutoFill functions.

Hands-on work

Designing spreadsheets.

Formulas

Computing formulas, relative and absolute addressing.
Calculating percentages and dates.
Using formulas to link sheets.
Audit mode.

Hands-on work

Using calculation tools.

Print settings

Laying out and changing display modes.
Managing page headers and footers.
Inserting page breaks, repeating titles, and preparing the print area.

Hands-on work

Defining layout options to prepare the workbook for printing.

Manage tabs and workbooks

Organizing sheets and sharing them.
Working via OneDrive or Excel Online.
Exchanging information with Word or PowerPoint.
Paste Special: With values, transposing, performing an operation, etc.

Hands-on work

Working with multiple tabs or workbooks.

Creating a data list

Managing drop-down lists.
Using the "table" tools.
Entering data, using drop-down lists, incorporating formulas.

Hands-on work

Managing drop-down lists.

Using and analyzing data

Using the Data Analysis tag.
Sorting, doing subtotals, and using filters.
Basics of pivot tables.
Managing large volumes of data.

Hands-on work

Preparing a database for use.

Creating charts

Choosing a chart type based on the data.
Customizing a chart, using result filters.
Saving a template.
Quick presentation tools.

Hands-on work

Creating charts. Certify your skills with TOSA®

Certification

Information needed to register for TOSA® certification is collected at the start of the training session. The exam is proctored by the instructor and is carried out online during the last hour of the course. When carried out remotely, a special system is used for monitoring. Certification is in the form of a 60-minute adaptive test with 35 exercises. The result indicates your skill level. Merely taking the course is not sufficient to achieve a maximum score.

Practical details

Hands-on work

Hands-on and practice exercises to prepare you to take the TOSA® certification exam.

Teaching methods;

Active learning based on discussions, real-world exercises, practice for taking the TOSA® certification exam, and an evaluation of what was learned from the training.

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Dates and locations

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