Microsoft Word & Excel Beginners Plus

Training Course

The aim of this tutor-led course is to improve your basic skills and confidence using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are used in every workplace to update and create business documents. The aim of this tailored workshop is to improve your basic skills using Word and Excel.

Learn online using Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

Learn at our Aberdeen Training Centre

Learn online using Microsoft Teams or Google Meet

Learn online 1-to-1 with an EC-PC Tutor!

About the Course

The course is delivered using a combination of 1-to-1 training sessions and self-paced online learning. You'll receive 5 hours of 1-to-1 training from an EC-PC Tutor. During the training sessions we'll cover core topics from the course, or we can customise the sessions to cover what you need to know. Between sessions you'll be able to login to the online version of the course.

Duration

The training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 5 weeks.

Requirements

You'll need to have some basic skills using Microsoft Word or Excel, eg be familiar with most of the topics covered on our Microsoft Word & Excel Beginners Course. You'll need a Windows PC or Chromebook, with a reliable broadband connection, preferably installed with Microsoft Word and Excel. If Word/Excel are not installed then the free version of Microsoft Office can be used - you'll need to have a Microsoft account and be able to login to www.outlook.com (ie have an email address ending with @outlook.com , @hotmail.com or @hotmail.co.uk).

Notes

You'll receive an electronic training manual.

Online Resources

You’ll get 12 months of access to the self-paced online version of the course, where you’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files. Email support is available from your EC-PC Tutor when required.

Certification

If you complete the course you'll receive a digital EC-PC Certificate.

Learn at our Aberdeen Training Centre

Learn face-to-face at our Aberdeen Training Centre!

About the Course

The course is delivered using a combination of 1-to-1 training sessions and self-paced online learning. You'll receive 5 hours of 1-to-1 training from an EC-PC Tutor. During the training sessions we'll cover core topics from the course, or we can customise the sessions to cover what you need to know.

Covid-19

The course is delivered in line with our Covid-19 Procedures.

Duration

The training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 5 weeks.

Requirements

You'll need to have some basic skills using Microsoft Word or Excel, eg be familiar with most of the topics covered on our Microsoft Word & Excel Beginners Course. To practice between sessions we recommend having access to a Windows PC or Chromebook, with a reliable broadband connection, preferably installed with Microsoft Word and Excel. If Word/Excel are not installed then the free version of Microsoft Office can be used - you'll need to have a Microsoft account and be able to login to www.outlook.com (ie have an email address ending with @outlook.com , @hotmail.com or @hotmail.co.uk).

Notes

You'll receive a printed training manual.

Online Resources

You’ll get 12 months of access to the self-paced online version of the course, where you’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files. Email support is available from your EC-PC Tutor when required.

Certification

If you complete the course you'll receive a digital EC-PC Certificate.

MICROSOFT WORD SKILLS

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

select text effectively
format text and paragraphs
use tools to work with documents
insert and modify tables
insert pictures and shapes

MICROSOFT EXCEL SKILLS

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

select cells effectively
setup a spreadsheet
use tools to work with cells
insert basic formula
use the fill handle

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Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.

You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:

– unemployed and on benefits

– not working and have no income

– employed with an annual income less than £22,000

– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000

You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.

FAQs

Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?

A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.

Online Course – Apply for Funding

Aberdeen Course – Apply for Funding

What did others think of this course…

"My computing skills are average, but I knew little regarding Excel. This course has given me excellent knowledge in this area. An interesting and enjoyable workshop!"

Lynne Davidson

"I had computer knowledge before this course, I remembered some things, and I learned new curiosities. The course was well organised, professionally conducted every step of the way."

Adrianna Urbanczyk

"I had a good base knowledge of using Word and Excel. I am even more confident in using these skills after completing the beginner course. The course was excellent, I have learned a lot."

Toby Heneghan

"Really improved my computer skills as I was out of touch with Word and Excel."

Sid Cutler

"This course is very enjoyable and it taught me all the necessary skills in a very short time."

Bohumila Dvorakova

"The course was excellent, I have learned a lot. Kelvin was very patient, explained everything very clearly, and showed me many new ways of using Word that will help me in my work,"

Shirley Black

"Before the course I had no idea about Excel. I'd never used it before, I now feel confident in using it. Kelvin was very patient with me and took his time to show me and explain things to me in a very basic and easy way to learn."

Marie Keenan

Microsoft Word & Excel Beginners Plus

Training Course

The aim of this tutor-led course is to improve your basic skills and confidence using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Learn online 1-to-1 with an EC-PC Tutor!

About the Course

Duration

The training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 5 weeks.

Requirements

Notes

You'll receive an electronic training manual.

Online Resources

You’ll get 12 months of access to the self-paced online version of the course, where you’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files. Email support is available from your EC-PC Tutor when required.

Certification

If you complete the course you'll receive a digital EC-PC Certificate.

Learn face-to-face at our Aberdeen Training Centre!

About the Course

Covid-19

The course is delivered in line with our Covid-19 Procedures.

Duration

The training sessions can be delivered in 1 day or over a period of time, eg 1 hour a week for 5 weeks.

Requirements

Notes

You'll receive a printed training manual.

Online Resources

You’ll get 12 months of access to the self-paced online version of the course, where you’ll be able to watch short bite-sized video lessons and download practice files. Email support is available from your EC-PC Tutor when required.

Certification

If you complete the course you'll receive a digital EC-PC Certificate.

MICROSOFT WORD SKILLS

MICROSOFT EXCEL SKILLS

Funding Opportunities

If you live in Scotland you could be eligible to apply for funding to pay for the course with an SDS Individual Training Account (ITA) from Skills Development Scotland.

You can apply for ITA funding if you are 16 or over and you are:

– unemployed and on benefits

– not working and have no income

– employed with an annual income less than £22,000

– self-employed with an annual income less than £22,000

You will not be eligible to apply for ITA funding if you are in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme.

FAQs

Q: I am currently on benefits, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I have no income but my partner/husband/wife works, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am self-employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: I am employed and earn less than £22,000 per annum, will I be able to apply for ITA funding?

A: Yes

Q: How do I apply for ITA funding?

A: Complete an online application on the My World of Work website.

Online Course – Apply for Funding

Aberdeen Course – Apply for Funding

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"My computing skills are average, but I knew little regarding Excel. This course has given me excellent knowledge in this area. An interesting and enjoyable workshop!"

"I had computer knowledge before this course, I remembered some things, and I learned new curiosities. The course was well organised, professionally conducted every step of the way."

"I had a good base knowledge of using Word and Excel. I am even more confident in using these skills after completing the beginner course. The course was excellent, I have learned a lot."

"Really improved my computer skills as I was out of touch with Word and Excel."

"This course is very enjoyable and it taught me all the necessary skills in a very short time."

"The course was excellent, I have learned a lot. Kelvin was very patient, explained everything very clearly, and showed me many new ways of using Word that will help me in my work,"

"Before the course I had no idea about Excel. I'd never used it before, I now feel confident in using it. Kelvin was very patient with me and took his time to show me and explain things to me in a very basic and easy way to learn."