Course Curriculum

Introduction 00:03:00
Getting started on Windows, macOS, and Linux 00:01:00
How to ask great questions 00:01:00
FAQ’s 00:01:00
Excel Overview 00:06:00
Start Excel Spreadsheet 00:04:00
Enter Text and Numbers 00:07:00
Relative References 00:04:00
Working with ranges 00:07:00
Save and Save as Actions 00:08:00
File Extensions, Share, Export, and Publish files 00:07:00
Adding Rows and Columns 00:03:00
Modifying Rows and Column lengths 00:06:00
Copy, Cut, and Paste 00:07:00
Copying Formulas 00:03:00
Page setup options 00:07:00
Fit to print on One Page 00:03:00
Print Workbooks 00:03:00
Sorting Data Ascending Order 00:04:00
Sorting Data Descending Order 00:02:00
Filter Data 00:04:00
Creating Basic Formulas 00:06:00
Datetime Formulas 00:06:00
Mathematical formulas phase1 00:20:00
Mathematical formulas phase2 00:12:00
VLOOKUP formula 00:12:00
HLOOKUP formula 00:04:00
XLOOKUP 00:08:00
Handling #NA and Approximates match in XLOOKUP 00:11:00
Split Text into columns 00:07:00
Flash Fill 00:07:00
Data Validation 00:07:00
Remove Duplicates 00:08:00
Import Data from Text files 00:07:00
Import Data from .CSV files 00:03:00
Formatting Font 00:04:00
Formatting Alignment 00:06:00
Formatting Numbers 00:05:00
Formatting Date 00:03:00
Formatting Tables 00:02:00
Pivot Tables 00:07:00
Pivot Charts 00:02:00
Excel Charts – Categories 00:03:00
Elements of a chart 00:04:00
Creating Charts 00:02:00
Column or Bar charts 00:04:00
Formatting Charts 00:02:00
Line Charts 00:02:00
Pie and Doughnut charts 00:04:00
Overview 00:04:00
Start PowerPoint Presentation 00:05:00
Screen setting and Views 00:05:00
Presentation Tips and Guidelines 00:06:00
Creating a New Presentation 00:04:00
Working with Slides 00:04:00
Save a Presentation 00:04:00
Print Slides 00:03:00
Formatting Text 00:06:00
Slide Text Alignments 00:03:00
Multi-Column Text Alignments 00:02:00
Adding Bullets and Numbered List Items 00:03:00
Insert Shapes 00:03:00
Insert Icons 00:03:00
Insert Graphics 00:04:00
Add 3D Models 00:03:00
Insert Pictures 00:03:00

Course Overview 

Microsoft Office Skills are something almost every job in the UK expects you to have, and getting confident with them can genuinely boost your career prospects. Whether you’re applying for your first job or looking to move up in your current role, knowing how to use Excel and PowerPoint properly makes a real difference. This course takes you from the basics right through to more advanced techniques, so you can build spreadsheets, analyse data, and create polished presentations without any stress. You’ll learn how to organise information clearly, use formulas and charts to make sense of numbers, and design slides that actually hold people’s attention. By the end, you’ll have practical Microsoft Office skills that employers look for and that make everyday office tasks quicker and easier.

Learning Outcomes

  • Create and format professional spreadsheets to organise and manage data clearly
  • Use formulas and functions to calculate, analyse, and check figures accurately
  • Build charts and graphs that turn raw data into easy-to-understand visuals
  • Design clear, engaging presentation slides that communicate ideas effectively
  • Apply formatting, transitions, and layouts to make presentations look professional
  • Manage and sort large amounts of data quickly using key spreadsheet tools
  • Work confidently across office software to complete everyday business tasks efficiently

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’:

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, Word, PowerPoint, IT, & Cyber Security course, you have the opportunity to obtain a PDF certificate for just £4.99, providing tangible evidence of your remarkable achievement.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificates is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Microsoft Office Skills: Mastering Excel, PowerPoint course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Administrative Assistant / Excel Administrator: Handles data entry, advanced Excel spreadsheets, reports, pivot tables, charts, and supports teams with professional PowerPoint presentations and documentation.
    Salary: £23,000 – £32,000 per year.
  • Data Analyst (Excel-focused) / Reporting Analyst: Analyses datasets using Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, and creates insightful PowerPoint dashboards and reports for management decision-making.
    Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per year (average around £37,000 – £42,000).
  • Business Analyst / Operations Analyst: Uses advanced Excel for data modelling, forecasting, and performance tracking while delivering clear PowerPoint presentations to stakeholders.
    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per year.
  • Executive Assistant / Senior PA: Provides high-level support with complex Excel reporting, budgeting, data visualisation, and professional PowerPoint presentations for senior executives.
    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000+ per year (higher in London).
  • Financial Analyst / Management Accountant (Excel specialist): Manages financial data with advanced Excel tools (formulas, pivots, dashboards) and prepares high-impact PowerPoint financial reports and forecasts.
    Salary: £38,000 – £60,000+ per year.
  • Presentation / BI Specialist or Office Productivity Trainer: Designs professional PowerPoint presentations, builds Excel dashboards and visualisations, and may deliver internal training on advanced Office tools.
    Salary: £32,000 – £50,000+ per year.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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