Introduction to Excel:

Course Description:

This comprehensive 4-hour in-person course, Introduction to Excel, is designed for
professionals and learners who are new to Microsoft Excel or seeking a structured
refresher. Delivered in a dynamic classroom setting, the course blends instructor-led
demonstrations with practical, hands-on exercises, ensuring participants build
confidence in navigating, analyzing, and presenting data using Excel’s core features.


Participants will gain foundational skills essential for everyday business tasks, including
spreadsheet creation, data organization, formula utilization, formatting, and introductory
data visualization. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to efficiently manage
data, create functional spreadsheets, and prepare basic analyses, making Excel an
effective tool in their professional toolkit.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the Excel interface and workspace
  • Create, save, and organize workbooks and worksheets
  • Input, edit, and manage data efficiently
  • Utilize basic formulas and functions for calculations
  • Format cells, rows, and columns for clarity and professionalism
  • Apply basic data sorting and filtering tools
  • Create and customize simple charts and graphs
  • Employ best practices for spreadsheet organization and data integrity

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for accountants, business professionals, administrative staff,
students, and anyone wishing to develop or strengthen their foundational Excel skills.
No prior experience with Excel is required.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic familiarity with computers and Windows operating system
  • No prior Excel experience required

Advanced Preparation:

None

Program Level:

Introductory

Instructional Methods:

  • Instructor-led demonstrations
  • Guided hands-on practice
  • Interactive Q&A and troubleshooting sessions
  • Take-home reference materials and job aids

Course Materials Provided:

  • Printed participant guide
  • Sample Excel files for practice
  • Step-by-step exercise handouts

CPE Credit Information:

  • Duration: 4 hours (4.0 CPE credits)
  • Live, in-person delivery
  • Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications

Contact and Registration:

For more information or to register for this course, please contact us at
[email protected] or call us at 609-201-8056

Refunds and Cancellations:

Requests for refunds must be received in writing by 10 days prior to course date and
will be subject to a cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted 3 days prior to course
date. For more information regarding refund, complaints, and/or program cancellation
policies please contact our offices at 609-201-8056.

The Davv Group is currently seeking registration with the National Association of State Boards of
Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE
Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for
CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors
through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org or the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy:
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/acc.