Using MS Excel in Business – Basic Level (in Polish)

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"Using MS Excel in Business – Basic Level" is a program aimed at developing practical skills in working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets in a business context. The training introduces participants to the basic functionalities of the program, enabling them to independently create simple summaries, charts, and reports. The course includes both theoretical discussions of key Excel tools and practical exercises using them. Participants will learn, among other things, how to enter and format data, use mathematical and statistical formulas, create clear tables and charts, and prepare files for printing. The training includes elements of filtering, sorting, searching, and comments, as well as using Excel for basic business analyses. Classes are conducted in a workshop format – participants work on computers with spreadsheets, practicing the topics discussed in real-time. If necessary, equipment rental is available for a fee. The training is an ideal starting point for further development of Excel skills.

The training is intended for a wide audience, including:

• people who do not know Microsoft Excel
• people who know Excel to an insufficient degree for independent work
• people who want to learn basic functions, reports, analyses, and charts

The main objectives of the training are:

• to teach basic operation of the MS Excel program
• to familiarize with key functions useful in office and analytical work
• to prepare for independently creating reports and charts

Participation in the training will bring participants a number of benefits, such as:

• acquiring practical skills in working with spreadsheets
• independently creating simple analyses and summaries
• preparing for further development of analytical competencies

"Using MS Excel in Business – Basic Level" is a training composed of 4 modules that introduce participants to the most important functions of the program:

• Module 1: Introduction to Excel
  • MS Excel as part of the Office suite
  • Structure of a workbook, worksheet, columns, rows
  • Navigating the interface
• Module 2: Entering and Formatting Data
  • Numeric vs text data
  • Formatting fonts, borders, colors
  • Creating readable tables
• Module 3: Functions and Analytical Tools
  • Basic functions: mathematical, statistical, date
  • Copying, filtering, sorting, searching
  • Creating charts and comments
• Module 4: Preparing for Printing and Business Work
  • Print settings and page layout
  • Principles of preparing simple reports
  • Practical exercises with real data

Duration of the training: 2 training days - 16h with standard training breaks

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