WSQ Microsoft Excel Essentials Course

Up to 70% SkillsFuture Singapore Funding Diagram - SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA & UTAP Claimable

Nett Course Fee
$175.50 after 70% SkillsFuture Subsidy

Course Description

Being the most widely used spreadsheet tool, Microsoft Excel is an essential application for working with data – whether for data analytics, business, or research. Designed to impart you with essential working skills of Excel and how to use it managing data.

This course lays the foundation in applying business statistics, analytical and quantitative skills in Excel. Throughout this course, you’ll gain valuable experience working with data sets and spreadsheets. You will learn how to use formulas and functions, create charts and graphs, and use conditional formatting to visually represent your data.

With strong focus on practice and applied learning in this course, you’ll have the opportunity to manipulate data and gain hands-on experience using Excel. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in using Excel and will have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use Excel.

Prerequisites

To enrol in this course, you should possess the following:

WPLN Level 4
Minimum of GCE ‘O’ or equivalent; OR
NITEC/Higher NITEC; OR
Minimum computer literacy with one year working experience in any industry

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

Identify the various types of business statistics, including descriptive statistics in Excel workbooks.
Create and edit imported data from external sources in Excel.
Create formulas and functions to calculate business statistics.
Edit worksheet data and cells.
Format cells and worksheets in Excel, and utilise conditional formatting to emphasise
Manage multiple worksheets and windows.
Prepare and format worksheets for printing.
Sort and filter data range.
Create charts using existing data

Course Outline

Introduction to Business Statistics & Application Fundamentals

Navigating a Worksheet
Entering Labels & Values
Editing Cell Contents
Selecting Cells & Ranges
Entering Content Automatically using AutoFill
Importing Data

Editing a Worksheet

Managing Worksheets

Using Workbook Views
Selecting & Switching Between Worksheets
Inserting, Renaming & Deleting Worksheets
Moving & Copying Worksheets
Changing Worksheet Tab Colour
Splitting & Freezing a Window
Working with Multiple Workbook Windows
Hiding & Unhiding Worksheets

Working with Data Ranges

Sorting by One Column
Sorting by Multiple Columns
Filtering Data

Introduction to Formulas & Functions

Overview of Formulas & Cell References
Entering Formulas
Absolute & Relative References
Formulas with Multiple Operators
Using Essential Statistical Function
Referencing External Data

Formatting a Worksheet

Formatting Text & Values
Adjusting Column Width & Row Height
Working with Cell Alignment
Adding Cell Borders & Background Colours
Copying Formatting
Working with Cell Styles & Document Themes
Applying Conditional Formatting

Managing Page Setup & Printing

Previewing & Printing a Worksheet
Setting the Print Area
Adjusting Page Margins & Orientation
Adjusting Paper Size & Print Scale
Adding Print Titles, Gridlines & Headings
Creating Headers & Footers
Printing a Selection, Multiple Worksheets & Workbooks

Introduction to Charts

Choosing & Selecting the Source Data
Choosing the Right Chart
Inserting, Moving, Resizing & Deleting Charts
Changing Chart Layouts & Styles
Changing Chart Type
Working with Chart Labels

Fees and Subsidies

*Eligible for Singaporean Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Long-Term Visit Pass Plus Holders

Course Fee:
S$450 (exclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$175.50 (inclusive of 9% GST) after 70% SSG Subsidies

Learners

Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old

S$175.50 (after SSG 70% Funding)

SkillsFuture Credits can be used on top of existing subsidies

Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old

S$265.50 (after SSG 50% Funding)

For Singapore Citizens learners aged ≥ 25 years old SkillsFuture Credits can be used on top of existing subsidies.

For Singapore Citizens aged 17-30 Post Secondary Education Account Funds can be used.

Learners	SMEs	Non-SMEs
Singaporean Citizens ≥ 40 years old	–	S$175.50 (after SSG 70% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies
Singaporean Citizens, PRs or LTVP+ Holders ≥ 21 years old	S$175.50 (after SSG 70% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies	S$265.50 (after SSG 50% Funding) SkillsFuture Enterprise Credits (SFEC) can be used on top of existing subsidies

All prices are inclusive of 9% GST.

You may use U-tap to defray 50% of the unfunded course fee, capped at $250/year. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500/year for courses attended between 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Head to our UTAP Funding page for more information.

This 2-day course will cover advanced Excel features to enhance productivity with data management and reporting, including statistical formulas, data analysis, PivotTables customization, external data querying, and task automation with macros.

Course Duration:
2 Days (9.00am – 5.00pm)

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WSQ Microsoft Excel Advanced Course

This 2-day course covers complex statistical formulas, data analysis, PivotTables, external data querying, and task automation with macros to ensure proficiency in effective data management and analysis.

Course Duration:
2 Days (9.00am – 6.00pm)

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