Excel 101 Workshop

Thu Jul 13, 07:30 - Thu Jul 13, 16:30

Houghton Golf Club

ABOUT

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of Excel, so that you can quickly and easily create spreadsheets that meet your needs and save you time.

Most people are never taught the basics of Excel, and are forever frustrated every time they open a spreadsheet.

EXCEL 101 will show you how to use Excel correctly and efficiently from the start.

What is covered:
  • Improve efficiency using keyboard shortcuts / hotkeys.
  • Demystify Excel formulas to unlock Excel’s significant calculation power.
  • Work smarter and more accurately by using functions like SUM and AVERAGE.
  • Work efficiently and effectively with multiple spreadsheet tabs.
  • Format your work quickly and professionally, so that it communicates the right message.
  • Protect your spreadsheets to ensure that they are tamper-proof.
  • Much more...

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Look forward to a journey through the fundamental principles within Excel:
  • Become a Keyboard Person by unlocking the power of keyboard shortcuts.
  • Master formulas and functions through hands-on examples and step-by-step exercises.
  • Work efficiently and accurately across multiple spreadsheet tabs.
  • Learn how to format your work so it looks world-class.
  • Protect and share your work so you can collaborate with colleagues and/or clients.
  • Make informed business decisions based on your data.
  • Much, much more (seriously).

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Registration and tea/coffee

Tue, 14 Feb 07:30 AM - Tue, 14 Feb 08:00 AM
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Workshop Session 1

Tue, 14 Feb 08:00 AM - Tue, 14 Feb 10:15 AM
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Morning Tea

Tue, 14 Feb 10:15 AM - Tue, 14 Feb 10:30 AM
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Workshop Session 2

Tue, 14 Feb 10:30 AM - Tue, 14 Feb 12:15 PM
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Lunch

Tue, 14 Feb 12:15 PM - Tue, 14 Feb 01:15 PM
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Workshop Session 3

Tue, 14 Feb 01:15 PM - Tue, 14 Feb 03:00 PM
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Afternoon Tea

Tue, 14 Feb 03:00 PM - Tue, 14 Feb 03:15 PM
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Workshop Session 4

Tue, 14 Feb 03:15 PM - Tue, 14 Feb 04:30 PM

WHO IS EXCEL ACADEMY?

The story behind Excel Academy
Hi there, Dan here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Back in 2009 as an actuarial graduate, I found myself in a new and exciting specialist life insurer. Exciting times... but stressful times too. My role was 100% Excel based - and I was CLUELESS!

Excel Zero → Excel Hero:

After a few rough months I began to appreciate the real-life applications, capabilities and risks of using Excel as a business tool. I began to feel like an EXCEL HERO.

When I qualified as an Actuary in September 2013, I resigned from my job and founded Excel Academy - to help other people get to Excel Hero status too!

MISSION:
At Excel Academy we inspire global productivity and success through our fun and experiential Excel Workshops. 

We are proud to have trained approx. 4000 people over the last 3 years at some of South Africa's and the UK's top institutions.

We are now the exclusive preferred provider for Discovery, Investec, and 11 partner universities through SAICA's Thuthuka Bursary Fund.