Strengthen your Excel skills in this interactive two-part workshop series designed to build confidence and efficiency. Begin with essential fundamentals like data entry, formatting, and basic formulas, then progress to time-saving tools, improved navigation, and better data control techniques.
Each session combines instructor-led guidance with hands-on breakout exercises, ensuring you leave with practical experience and skills you can apply immediately.
Excel Explained: Introduction to Spreadsheets Workshop part 1
September 2, 2026 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Part 1 builds a strong foundation in Excel through hands-on practice and guided instruction. Designed for beginners and those refreshing core skills, this interactive session focuses on essential spreadsheet techniques you’ll use every day.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding Excel’s grid structure, file types, and worksheet navigation
- Entering, editing, and formatting text and numbers
- Using the Fill Handle to copy formulas and create series
- Working with relative, mixed, and absolute references (including F4 shortcut)
- Calculating loan payments using the PMT function
- Copying formulas efficiently across multiple cells
Excel Explained: Introduction to Spreadsheets Workshop part 2
September 3, 2026 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT
Part 2 builds on foundational skills with practical techniques that improve accuracy, efficiency, and workbook control. This interactive session focuses on working smarter with formulas, managing worksheets, and producing clean, professional output.
What You’ll Learn
- Using AutoSum to total columns quickly with mouse or keyboard shortcuts
- Understanding Excel’s order of operations in formulas
- Starting with templates and managing worksheets (cut, duplicate, delete)
- Navigating large workbooks efficiently with menus and shortcuts
- Managing green error prompts and error-checking rules
- Removing duplicate records from lists
Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for Excel users who want to strengthen core spreadsheet skills and gain confidence managing data, worksheets, and printed reports.