Beginner Excel-ling
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
This course aims to help learners develop their spreadsheet skills using Excel. Learn the basics, good housekeeping and fundamental foundation skills.
Pre-requisites
None.
Indicative course content
- Open Excel programme and understand the differences between web and desktop versions
- Navigate around a spreadsheet, cells, rows and understand various components of a spreadsheet
- Using worksheet tools such as a series fill, autofill, flashfill, shortcuts, etc
- Formatting data, filter and sort data in a spreadsheet
- Link spreadsheet cells to Word documents and other spreadsheet worksheets
- Use a standard spreadsheet application that includes the formatting of a spreadsheet, and the concept of absolute and relative referencing
- Produce computer spreadsheets that include inputting text and numbers
- Customising Excel
- Performing simple arithmetic
- Printing spreadsheets
- Produce graphs from data
Pathway
Looking for a more advanced course?
Check out our Intermediate Excel-ling short course.
Entry requirements
If you are over 16 years of age, please click on the Apply Now button to enrol.
If you are new to NMIT, please provide us with a verified copy(external link) of your ID upon application or enter your NSN (National Student Number). If your NSN is unverified, we will request a verified copy(external link) of your ID.
If you are a full-time secondary school student, NMIT is able to enrol you if you meet all of the following:
- are 16 years of age and over, and
- attend this course outside of normal school hours, and
- have obtained approval from your school principal (or approval from your home school supervisor if you are homeschooled).
Please email your documents to [email protected].
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.