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Excel Transferable Skills
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Course Content

This 8 week programme is an ideal progression from the Get Started with Spreadsheets course, and is designed to give an overview of Microsoft Excel for learners who wish to develop these basic skills. There is a strong emphasis on improving your employability skills; by completing this course, you will be able to work more efficiently in your job, at home and with IT in general. It follows a structured syllabus working through a range of topics to cover specific knowledge areas and skills.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Use formatting and page layout tools
• Develop formulae and a range of built-in functions
• Manipulate data using a variety of techniques
You will work through a variety of exercises and project tasks to suit your learning needs and will work individually, or in groups led by a specialist teacher.

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2022 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
The course is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of IT and have completed the 2 week Get Started with Spreadsheets course.

Open What Will I Need?


This is an online course. Your teacher will provide you with help to get up and running and offer ongoing regular “classroom” support.

You will need to have regular access to a Windows 10 or Windows 11 personal computer with Microsoft Office installed (2016 or newer), a working camera and microphone, access to the Internet and an email account to make the most of the online sessions. If you are keen to take notes, please have a notepad, pen or pencil to hand.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will assess your knowledge at the start of the course and your individual learning will be tailored accordingly. Observation of your progress throughout the various tasks will be used to assess your skills.

Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


Following the course, you will be able to save and print a certificate of completion.

Open Progression


You can progress to similar IT courses relating to other Microsoft Office applications. Your teacher will advise you of the suitability and availability of these.

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

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02/05/2023
27/06/2023
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk