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Level 1
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1 day
Microsoft Excel Beginner Course
Microsoft Excel Beginner at a glance.
- Duration
- 1 day, 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Price
- $385 per person, ex GST — purchase orders welcome
- Delivery
- In person, or live online with a facilitator
- Where
- Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney — or online
- Prerequisite
- None
- Class size
- Small — everyone practises out loud more than once
- You take away
- A printed workbook, exercise files, and your own notes
- In-house
- Available for teams of four or more, at your office or ours
What you'll learn.
- The grid, cell references and what a formula actually is
- SUM, AVERAGE and the arithmetic you will use daily
- Formatting that survives printing — column widths, headers, page setup
- Saving, sharing and not breaking the file
Course overview.
Building a spreadsheet that does not fall over: cell references, basic formulas, formatting and printing something readable.
The 1 day works through 10 modules and 50 individual topics, from Finding your way around Excel to Finding and replacing data. Each module is taught then practised — you do the thing rather than watch it done — on our exercise files, and on your own where you are able to bring them.
Groups are kept small enough that everyone gets hands on the keyboard, and the facilitator is in the room the whole time rather than dropping in. You leave with the workbook, the exercise files and notes in your own words.
Full course outline.
Every module we cover, and the topics inside each one. This is the same outline as the downloadable PDF — expand a module to see what sits under it.
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1Finding your way around Excel5 topics
- Spreadsheets, worksheets and workbooks explained
- How columns, rows, cells and ranges fit together
- Around the Excel screen and the Ribbon
- Moving around with the keyboard
- Starting workbooks and choosing file formats
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2Formulas and functions5 topics
- How functions and AutoComplete help
- Working in the Insert Function dialog box
- AutoSum and quick totals on the status bar
- How workbooks recalculate automatically
- Operators and the order Excel calculates in
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3Entering and editing data5 topics
- Selecting cells and entering data
- Cutting, copying and pasting
- Choosing paste options with Live Preview
- Filling data with AutoFill and FlashFill
- Undoing and redoing changes
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4Rows and columns5 topics
- Adding and removing rows and columns
- Clearing cell contents
- Adjusting column width and row height
- Hiding and unhiding rows and columns
- Keeping the worksheet structure tidy
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5Sorting and filtering5 topics
- The difference between sorting and filtering
- Sorting in ascending or descending order
- Switching filters on and using them
- Text filters and clearing filters again
- Good habits for laying out data
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6Cell and text formatting5 topics
- Fonts and the Format Cells dialog box
- Copying formats with Format Painter and the Mini Toolbar
- Adding borders and fills
- Number formats and custom formats
- Aligning cell content and wrapping text
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7Printing your work5 topics
- Setting page layout and print options
- Page Setup and checking Print Preview
- Setting headers, footers and margins
- Orientation and scaling to fit
- Page breaks and repeating print titles
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8Handling large workbooks5 topics
- Renaming, formatting and colouring sheet tabs
- Working on grouped worksheets
- Moving, adding and deleting worksheets
- Hiding and unhiding worksheets
- Referring to other worksheets in formulas
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9Customising the Excel environment5 topics
- General, language and formula options
- Save options and version control
- Customising the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
- Add-ins and the Developer tab
- Advanced options and the Trust Centre
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10Finding and replacing data5 topics
- Naming cells and ranges
- Using Find, Replace and Go To
- Checking spelling in the Spelling dialog box
- Validating entries and checking for errors
- Accessibility features and where to find help
Who it is for.
Anybody who uses Excel and has never been shown it properly. No prerequisite and no assumed background beyond ordinary computer confidence.
How it runs.
One day, roughly 9am to 4pm, with a facilitator in the room the whole time. You get a workstation each with the software installed, in a CBD training room in any of the six capitals, or live online on your own computer.
Dates
Upcoming Dates
The next scheduled Microsoft Excel Beginner dates, soonest first. If none of these work, tell us the city and we will let you know when the next block is released.
| Level | Date | Location | Delivery | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Beginner | Fri 28 Aug 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 28 Aug 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 31 Aug 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 31 Aug 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 1 Sep 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 1 Sep 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 1 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 1 Sep 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 7 Sep 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 7 Sep 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 7 Sep 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 7 Sep 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 7 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 8 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 8 Sep 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Wed 9 Sep 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 10 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 10 Sep 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 14 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 15 Sep 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 15 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 17 Sep 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 17 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 21 Sep 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 21 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 21 Sep 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 21 Sep 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 21 Sep 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 22 Sep 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 28 Sep 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 28 Sep 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Mon 28 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 29 Sep 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 29 Sep 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 29 Sep 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Tue 29 Sep 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Wed 30 Sep 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Wed 30 Sep 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 1 Oct 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 1 Oct 26 | Melbourne | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 1 Oct 26 | Adelaide | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Remote West | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Perth | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Fri 2 Oct 26 | Canberra | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 8 Oct 26 | Sydney | In person | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 8 Oct 26 | Remote East | Online | $385 | Book |
| Excel Beginner | Thu 8 Oct 26 | Brisbane | In person | $385 | Book |
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Reviews
What people said about Microsoft Excel Beginner
Wizard courses run on the shared Nexacu schedule, so these are reviews of this course from people who sat it. Collected by Nexacu after the course and published as written.
How to use excel in a more in depth way
Natalie
24 August 2026
All the little tricks and manoeuvres.
Helen
24 August 2026
Easy to follow
Peter
24 August 2026
Andrew is a great teacher learning the basics were awesome and very valuable
Kaine
25 August 2026
Learning the key hacks
Alysia
25 August 2026
Andrew was amazing at explaining the most basic excel shortcuts that will save so much time for future work. Going in to the course i t thought it would be super complex to understand but it was all clear and understandable.
Leonora
25 August 2026
Source: nexacu.com.au, read 27 August 2026. How feedback is collected.
Questions
Questions People Ask About This Course
Anything not answered here, call 1300 886 190 and ask a person.
How long is the Microsoft Excel Beginner course?
It runs for 1 day, 9:00am – 4:00pm, with a facilitator in the room the whole time. Nothing is pre-recorded and there is no platform to log into afterwards.
How much does Microsoft Excel Beginner cost?
$385 per person, excluding GST. That covers the course, the workbook and exercise files and the room. If four or more people from one organisation need it, an in-house day usually works out cheaper — tell us the numbers and we will price both.
Do I need any experience before this course?
No prerequisite. The day assumes ordinary computer confidence and nothing more.
Can I do Microsoft Excel Beginner online instead of in a classroom?
Yes. Every date marked “Live online” runs over video with the same facilitator and the same practice, in breakout groups rather than a room. You use the software on your own machine, so you leave with it set up the way you actually work.
Which cities do you run Microsoft Excel Beginner in?
Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, plus live online. Every venue is a CBD training room with a workstation for each person. If your city and date are not paired on the schedule above, ask — dates are released in blocks.
Which Excel level should I book?
Work from what people already do rather than how long they have used it. The full course outline above shows exactly what this course covers, and the Microsoft Excel page lists every level in order. Still unsure? Call 1300 886 190 and describe a normal Tuesday.
Whole team on the same level? Run it in-house.
Your files, your templates, your workflow — the same course, taught against your own material.