ECPC Course

Word & Excel Beginners Workshop

Training Course

The aim of this tutor-led course is to give you the basic skills to get started using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

The course is delivered to small groups by an EC-PC Tutor!

Tutor-led

Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are used in almost every workplace – this basic course will give you confidence to start using each program. As well as covering the basic tools in Microsoft Word we’ll give you tips on how to improve your CV. You’ll also learn how to update and make basic changes to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Duration
10 hours.

Venue
EC-PC, 39 Dee Street, Aberdeen.

Cost
£200 per person.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course take place?
The course normally takes place over 4 mornings, Monday to Thursday (10.30am-1pm each day).

I can’t manage mornings, can the course run over 4 afternoons?
Yes, this can sometimes be arranged subject to availability.

How big is the class size?
Our courses are delivered to small friendly groups – up to 4 learners in a group.

Will I get course notes?
Yes, you’ll receive easy-to-follow course notes for future reference.

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes, you’ll receive the following certificate: EC-PC Word and Excel Beginners Workshop.

Are there any entry requirements?
You’ll need to have some basic IT skills, eg be familiar with most of the topics covered on our Basic Computer Skills Workshop.

Is funding available to pay for the course?
Yes, see ‘Funding Opportunities’ below.

This course will cover the following:

MICROSOFT WORD BEGINNER SKILLS

Start Microsoft Word from the desktop
Start Microsoft Word from the taskbar
Start Microsoft Word from the start button
Open an existing file
Use the zoom tool
Use the Arrow keys to move the cursor
Use the mouse to move the cursor
Use the Backspace key to delete text
Use the Backspace key to delete a blank page
Insert correct spacing before and after punctuation
Insert a date correctly
Insert a dash correctly
Save changes to a file
Close a file
Close a file without saving the changes
Use the Enter key to create space
Use the Backspace key to delete space
Fix spelling mistakes by using a right-click
Use the Undo tool
Save a file using a different name
Print a file
Make a heading bold
Underline a heading
Increase the font size of a heading
Align a heading to the centre of a page
Increase the font size of a heading
Insert bullet points
Use the Tab key to line up columns of text

MICROSOFT EXCEL BEGINNER SKILLS

Start Microsoft Excel from the desktop
Start Microsoft Excel from the taskbar
Start Microsoft Excel from the start button
Open an existing file
Use the Arrow keys to move the cell pointer
Use the mouse to move the cell pointer
Use AutoComplete to insert text
Insert a date correctly
Use the Delete key to delete the contents of a cell
Change the contents of a cell
Change the width of a column
Use the Undo tool
Save a file using a different name
Close a file
Print a file
Make a cell bold
Increase the font size of a cell
Align text to the centre of a cell
Change the font colour of a cell
Change the fill colour of a cell

Funding Opportunities

You may be able to apply for funding to pay for this course.

What did others think of this course…

"The course was excellent, I have learned a lot."

Veneta Kamova

"The course was very good, I would recommend it to anyone."

Graeme C

"I felt at ease, enough to be able to ask when unsure on what to do. Also I preferred the small number of people who could attend the course. I would look forward to doing any other course with this company."

Sheena McDonald