WSQ BASIC EXCEL COURSE

MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR FIRST TIME USERS

CRITICAL SKILLS FOR DIGITAL WORKPLACES

In 2021 and beyond, our lives will be dictated by COVID-19 and how we live with it’s variants. In a cosmopolitan city like Singapore, the biggest change is in the nature of work. Most jobs will have a remote work or work-from-home component to reduce the chances of sicknesses being spread at work.

Now, more than ever, everyone who is looking to land and keep a well-paying office job, must be comfortable working with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, operate securely from a remote laptop or device, and should understand the basics of working with data.

If you need to work for at least another 5 years or longer, then these skills are essential to your career.

They are so essential that you won’t even find them stated in job requirements – they are critical skills and they are expected of everyone.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Most jobs that you go into these days will need you to manage some form of data. Data such as customer purchases, payments, receipts, customer data, inventory, survey results, appointments, etc.

This data is managed most often using the famous software Microsoft Excel. But if you’re going into a digital working environment for the first time, where do you learn these skills?

Most companies are going to expect you to know how to use the software on your first day.

Join our 1-day course that covers everything you need to know about Excel such as:
Why do we collect data
Types of data processing that are required
Typical data formats
Introduction to what Microsoft Excel looks like
What types of work can be done on Microsoft Excel
Entering and storing data with Microsoft Excel
Formatting data for easy statistical analysis
A quick overview of data analytics and use of statistical tools

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

For first time users of Microsoft Excel / Spreadsheets.

No prior experience required.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course is grouped into 4 main sections. Click on each one to see the content that is covered in the section.

Basic Statistics

Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Statistics in Excel

Functions of Microsoft Excel

Excel’s Interface
Quick Access Toolbar
Structure of an Excel Workbook
Common shortcut keys
Saving and printing the document
Entering data in different formats
Working with cell references
Basic formulas
Order of Operations

How to Collect and Store Data

Data collection methods
Copy, move and delete data
Pasting data from other sources
Rows and columns
Workseets
Formatting

Identifying Meaningful Data

What is the goal / objective?
Data source
Volume of data
Type of data
Usefulness and Reliability
Timeframe

TRAINERS

Maymond Batchelor

An IT Professional with more than 20 years of IT experience with extensive hands-on and broad technical knowledge. Involved in Local, Regional IT technical support and managerial roles in MNC such as SKF, IBM, Seagate, BD before taking on an Educator role in 2016. Validated technical competencies by attaining various certifications from Cisco, Google, Microsoft, ICS2, ISACA, Checkpoint, Fortinet, ITIL etc. Achieved Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) in Feb 2017. A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) specialised in Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing, Data Analytics with Power BI and Microsoft Excel

Muhammad Syahrizal Bin Isnin

Muhammad Syahrizal is an Associate Trainer and has been in the training and education industry for 5 years. He has trained and facilitated in various areas such as Information Technology (IT), Corporate & Personal Development. As a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), he has trained adults in Basic and Advanced Microsoft Office applications. He also trains in other IT areas such as digital marketing, Google Apps, cloud computing and others. Besides IT, as for Corporate & Personal Development, he has conducted various skillsets in Interpersonal, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Coaching, Managing People Successfully, Delivering Effective Customer Service, Service with a Smile, Persuasive and Influencing and others.

Cecil Lum

A certified trainer and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in both traditional and digital marketing, specifically in search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content management, e-commerce and social media marketing. Cecil holds a certification in WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) and is MOE certified.

Candy Sim

ACTA certified trainer with 8 years of training experience. ICDL certified in Digital Marketing and Spreadsheets. Been conducting WSQ ICT courses including Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Microsoft Office applications, Innovate Customer Experience etc.

Edmund Tan

There is a saying, “Never stop Learning because Life never stops Teaching”. Edmund is an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) certified Trainer. He has conducted many ICT related courses for public and corporate learners, such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ICDL certification programs like Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Online Collaboration, Data Analytics and also various WSQ training courses. He is an ICDL Accredited Tester and also an MOE registered instructor conducting enrichments classes/workshops for Primary, Secondary and Polytechnic students.

Velarie Quek

Velarie has been teaching since 2016 in soft skills and computer skills. She has experienced in teaching computer essential, tablet essential, Words, PPT, Excel, Online Collaboration to WSQ soft skills program such as Workplace Communication, Service Excellence, Work in a Team, SkillFuture Digital Workplace, Mobile Device Productivity, Lets Go Shopping and Selling. She is ACTA certified trainers and recently, she is taking a course in Advanced Certificate in PDPA Operational Excellence to enhance her knowledge in teaching.

REVIEWS

The trainer is very dedicated and imparts his knowledge very well. He answers all questions and attended to every student.

Course notes were written clearly and easy to follow. Trainer was extremely understanding and patient in helping his students grasp difficult concepts. Kudos to him!

I enjoyed all the learning and will definitely apply it to my job. Thank you to our very helpful trainer!

Sent my staff for training. My staff gave feedback that the trainer was committed and they enjoyed the course. They look forward to more courses!

Our trainer is knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to help us learn.

Trainer is friendly. Taught us slow and clear. In between questions trainer is very patient to explain. I am a pioneer.

Truly enjoyed the lessons and the networking session too for this course. The Auston staff were very friendly and supportive too. Excellent services provided and very positive experience attending lessons here. Keep it up!

Very good, thank you for the class, it was awesome!

Intensive but useful course!

Would like to compliment trainer for his professionalism and go straight to the point during the course. Am looking forward to other courses conducted by him.

The best trainer I’ve ever come across! The teaching is clear and patient in making me understand. Thank you so much.

The trainer’s expertise and patience are commendable! Very professional and helpful to all regardless of background and knowledge of individual learners.

The trainer is patient, helpful, clear and concise in his presentation.

Trainer was very patient and endeavor to answer our queries and concerns.

Thank you for the class that has been conducted in very professionally and very interesting and I got to really learn and have better understanding from it

Trainer is helpful & patience in answering our questions. Will recommend your learning centre to those who are interested in taking up those s courses that your centre conducted

Nice and I definitely learned about the application of Excel ...Thank you and trainer was good and created interest in learning

Good trainer. His teaching method is very interesting n not boring. He make you want to continue learning n want to know more.

I had enjoyed learning in this class, the teacher is very helpful in my learning process.

Thank you so much for being very generous and patient with slow learner like myself.

A very patient and knowledgable instructor. I really enjoy his lesson. He not only teach us what is in the textbook, he also give us real life situation. Thus, it give us a in-depth understanding of our learning.

The trainer is very competent in this subject and gave attention to every student and answers every question promptly.

COURSE FEES AND FUNDINGS

Full Fee:
$250

Course Fees after 70% SSG Subsidy*:
$75

Course Fees after GST:
$95

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After 70% subsidy (if eligible). Full Fees: $250 before GST

WSQ Basic Excel

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