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Excel Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Spreadsheet Success

Webinar ID
DSP-LW-2606-153
Date
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time
10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration
60 Minutes

Webinar Details

Overview

Microsoft Excel is one of the most widely used business tools for organizing data, performing calculations, and creating reports. For beginners, learning Excel can open the door to greater productivity, better data management, and improved decision-making.

This webinar is designed to provide a practical introduction to Excel, helping participants build confidence in navigating worksheets, entering and formatting data, performing basic calculations, and creating simple reports. Through hands-on examples and real-world applications, attendees will gain the foundational skills needed to work efficiently with spreadsheets and prepare for more advanced Excel topics.

Why You Should Attend

  • Build a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel.

  • Learn essential spreadsheet skills used in every industry.

  • Improve productivity and efficiency in daily tasks.

  • Organize, manage, and analyze data more effectively.

  • Create professional-looking worksheets and reports.

  • Reduce manual work through basic Excel features and tools.

  • Gain confidence in working with formulas and functions.

  • Enhance workplace skills and career opportunities.

  • Prepare for more advanced Excel training and applications.

Who Will Benefit

  • Beginners with little or no Excel experience

  • Administrative and office professionals

  • Students and educators

  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs

  • Finance, accounting, and operations staff

  • Sales and marketing professionals

  • Human resources personnel

  • Project coordinators and managers

  • Anyone looking to improve their spreadsheet skills

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understanding the Excel Interface and Navigation

  • Creating, Saving, and Managing Workbooks

  • Entering, Editing, and Organizing Data

  • Working with Rows, Columns, and Worksheets

  • Basic Spreadsheet Formatting Techniques

  • Using AutoFill and Flash Fill Features

  • Introduction to Formulas and Calculations

  • Essential Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, and MAX

  • Sorting and Filtering Data

  • Creating Simple Charts and Visualizations

  • Managing Page Layout and Printing Options

  • Working with Cell References

  • Using Excel Templates Effectively

  • Best Practices for Spreadsheet Organization

  • Common Beginner Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  • Tips for Improving Accuracy and Productivity in Excel

Instructor Details

Cindy McGuckin

Cindy McGuckin

Owner

Software Training Consultants, Inc

Cindy McGuckin is a top-notch, seasoned software trainer, specializing in both the Desktop and the Online versions of QuickBooks. She is passionate about teaching various software applications and has been told many times by her students that she has a unique ability relay information on a level that is very easy for her students to understand the concepts being taught.
Over her 15+ years of teaching software courses, Cindy has taught many large groups in classroom settings and remotely. She also works with individuals who need a little more of a personal touch. Her experience has helped her develop a unique ability to connect with her students and quickly assess their needs in order to customize their QuickBooks company file. She can tell very quickly which features of QuickBooks the she really needs to focus on, then gets the job done quickly and very efficiently.

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Total Amount
Secure payment
$137
Multi Attendees: Unlimited team members
Recording Access: 6 months unlimited viewing
Recording Availability: Within 24 hours after live session