Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks for Beginners

Master the Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel for Productivity

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for managing data, performing calculations, and streamlining workflows. This beginner-friendly course is designed to equip participants with essential skills, from creating workbooks and entering data to building formulas and formatting worksheets. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn to use Excel’s core features to increase efficiency and accuracy in their daily tasks. By the end of the course, attendees will have a strong foundation in Excel, enabling them to tackle a variety of workplace challenges confidently.

Learn Practical Excel Techniques for Everyday Use

In addition to basic navigation and data entry, participants will explore essential functionalities like sorting and filtering data, finding and replacing text, and creating templates. They will also master time-saving shortcuts and printing techniques to enhance productivity. With expert guidance, attendees will leave the course with practical Excel skills they can immediately apply in their professional and personal lives.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Navigate and utilize Microsoft Excel with confidence.
• Apply common functions and formulas for data analysis and calculations.
• Format worksheets for better readability and presentation.
• Sort, filter, and manage data efficiently.
• Create and customize workbooks and templates to streamline tasks.

Professionals Seeking Productivity Gains: Ideal for individuals who want to replace manual data tracking and calculations with Excel’s robust functionalities.

Beginner-Level Excel Users: Perfect for those who have basic familiarity with computers and wish to enhance their spreadsheet skills.

Not Suitable for Absolute Beginners: This course is not recommended for individuals who have never used Microsoft Excel, are unfamiliar with keyboards, or rarely use laptops.

Note: Learners are required to bring their own Windows-laptop equipped with Microsoft Excel version 2016/ 2019/ 365 version

NOT for those who never use Microsoft Excel program

“Yes, she is knowledgeable about the product and is able to answer questions in layman terms with illustrations. This course is very suitable for people who use the software to increase efficiency.” – Shirley Liao, Senior Executive, City Developments Limited

“She is very knowledgable and is able to answer all questions with no doubt. It is a good course to learn excel skills.” – Emil, SPF

“Smooth and effective delivery using Zoom. Valene is knowledgeable and clear.” – How Meng, Senior Assistant Director, MHA

"Ms Ang was very experienced & knowledgeable in sharing tips to us. She ensures we are not lost & will slow down to assist us to help us catch up."

MS Excel Expert and Microsoft Certified Trainer: Valene Ang

Valene Ang is a highly experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer and Master Instructor of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) with over 20 years of expertise in corporate training and consultancy. She specializes in tailoring Microsoft Office training programs to meet diverse client needs, ensuring participants gain practical solutions to real-world Excel challenges.

Valene’s extensive experience includes designing customized course outlines, assisting organizations with data analysis, and creating dynamic reporting solutions. She has trained hundreds of professionals across industries, including government agencies, multinational corporations, and SMEs. Her high-profile clients include PSA International, IRAS, NEA, CPF Board, and Republic Polytechnic. Known for her engaging teaching style and practical approach, Valene ensures participants leave her workshops with actionable skills and a deeper understanding of Excel’s potential.