Date and Time: June 15, 2026 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am MT (90 Minutes)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training by OpenCircle.

Cost: $80.00 (OpenCircle Members get 25% off)

Course Description: Excel 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets

This foundational training session is ideal for individuals new to Microsoft Excel or those looking to refresh their basic skills.

It begins with an introduction to key spreadsheet terminology and a walkthrough of the Excel interface, helping users become comfortable navigating the program. Participants will learn how to perform essential tasks such as data entry, formatting, inserting and deleting rows or columns, and using basic formulas for simple calculations. By the end of the session, learners will have a solid understanding of Excel fundamentals.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and use appropriate terminology when working with spreadsheets.

• Enter data into cells, and perform basic tasks such as selecting cell ranges, copying and pasting data, and inserting or deleting rows and columns.

• Recognize and describe the key components of the Excel interface.

• Apply correct cell referencing techniques when working with data.

Course Outline:

1. Welcome and Course Overview

   • Introduction to spreadsheet goals and structure

   • Explanation of course materials and sample files
     

2. Reviewing the Excel Interface

   • Using the correct terminology

   • Knowing where to find the right buttons
     

3. Spreadsheet Basics/Terminology

   • What is a spreadsheet, a row, a column, a cell, and a range?

   • Understanding workbooks vs. worksheets

   • Navigating and selecting cells
     

4. Data Entry and Formatting 

   • Inputting text and numbers

   • Inserting rows and columns values

   • Raw data vs calculations
     

5. Introduction to Calculations Formulas

   • Writing basic formulas

   • Order of operations

Refund Policy - by OpenCircle

A 50% refund is offered for cancellations within 5 business days from scheduled start date. No refund offered for non-attendance. OpenCircle reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule classes due to unforeseen circumstances including not achieving minimum classroom registration requirements.  Registrants will receive a full refund or be offered enrollment in the next scheduled course.

System Requirements:

Computer or tablet, internet connection, audio and camera. ZOOM link and instructions will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.

Certificate of Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

Please register here.