Excel - Level 1
Course Description
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Excel – Level 1
This practical, hands-on course introduces participants to the essential features of Microsoft Excel and builds the foundational skills needed to create, organize, and manage spreadsheets with confidence. Participants will learn how to enter and format data, use basic formulas and functions, organize information with tables, sort and filter data, create simple charts, and prepare professional worksheets for everyday workplace tasks.
Using real-world exercises, participants will apply their learning to common business scenarios while developing confidence in using Excel to track information, manage budgets, and analyze data. The course also introduces practical and responsible ways to use AI tools to support spreadsheet creation, generate formulas, troubleshoot issues, and improve productivity while ensuring accuracy and quality.
Course Details
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Duration
3 days - 21 hours -
Delivery Method
In Person -
Fees
$695
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Upcoming Sessions
Full – next session – winter 2027
Topics Covered
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel
- Navigating the Excel Interface
- Creating and Managing Workbooks
- Entering and Editing Data
- Formatting Cells, Rows, and Columns
- Basic Formulas and Functions
- Working with Worksheets
- Sorting and Filtering Data
- Creating Tables
- Creating Basic Charts and Graphs
- Page Layout and Printing
- Workbook Organization and Best Practices
- Introduction to AI Tools for Excel
- Practical Workplace Exercises and Activities
Course Benefits
Intended Audience
- Career Starters
- Students
- Administrative & Office Staff
- Accounting administrative staff and professionals
- Small Business Owners
- Project Manager
Alexander Stanley, MBA
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Alexander Stanley, MBA
Alex is passionate about supporting people in their personal and professional development. Drawing on his experiences in the service industry, academic research, and global education, he believes in a practical and engaging approach to learning. This includes utilizing technology, communication, cultural understanding, and interpersonal skills to foster curiosity, personal growth, and real-world application.
During his first career, Alex worked in client-facing roles within the luxury hospitality industry. These experiences provided valuable insight into human interaction and problem-solving while sparking his curiosity about how technology can enhance these experiences. Seeking a deeper understanding, he pursued in-depth study and research in the fields of education, business, and management.
For the past decade, Alex has focused on developing and applying his knowledge through course design, public speaking, lecturing, and directing educational courses in organizational behavior, business strategy, leadership education, and technology integration.
Alex’s academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Research in Management, among others. Beyond his studies, he has worked with learners and educators in diverse settings around the world, including Canada, Colombia, Fiji, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and Zambia. These experiences have deepened his curiosity and appreciation for different ways of acquiring knowledge.
As a result, Alex prioritizes inclusive, hands-on, and interactive learning. He encourages participants to explore how their newly developed skills can be practiced and applied in their own real-world environments.
Having grown up between two cultures and as an avid traveler, Alex enjoys meeting new people and learning about their traditions, perspectives, and ways of life.