ACE229 Beginner Excel-ling

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Course code

ACE229
Locations and dates

Nelson:

3 July 2024

Dates: 3 July-7 August, Wednesdays 5.30-8.30pm, Room G101

17 August 2024

Dates: 17 Aug-7 Sept, Saturdays 9am-1.30pm, Room G101
Fees

Tuition: 77.00
Credits

1.8

This course aims to help learners develop their spreadsheet skills using Excel. Learn the basics, good housekeeping and fundamental foundation skills.

Pre-requisites

None.

Indicative course content

Open Excel programme and understand the differences between web and desktop versions
Navigate around a spreadsheet, cells, rows and understand various components of a spreadsheet
Using worksheet tools such as a series fill, autofill, flashfill, shortcuts, etc
Formatting data, filter and sort data in a spreadsheet
Link spreadsheet cells to Word documents and other spreadsheet worksheets
Use a standard spreadsheet application that includes the formatting of a spreadsheet, and the concept of absolute and relative referencing
Produce computer spreadsheets that include inputting text and numbers
Customising Excel
Performing simple arithmetic
Printing spreadsheets
Produce graphs from data

Pathway

Looking for a more advanced course?

Check out our Intermediate Excel-ling short course.

Entry requirements | Domestic students

If you are over 16 years of age, please click on the Apply Now button to enrol.

If you are new to NMIT, please provide us with a verified copy(external link) of your ID upon application or enter your NSN (National Student Number). If your NSN is unverified, we will request a verified copy(external link) of your ID.

If you are a full-time secondary school student, NMIT is able to enrol you if you meet all of the following:

are 16 years of age and over, and
attend this course outside of normal school hours, and
have obtained approval from your school principal (or approval from your home school supervisor if you are homeschooled).

Please email your documents to enrolments@nmit.ac.nz.

Entry requirements | International students

If you live in New Zealand, please click on the Apply Now button to enrol.

If you are new to NMIT, please provide us with a verified copy(external link) of your ID including your visa upon application or enter your NSN (National Student Number). If your NSN is unverified, we will request a verified copy(external link) of your ID.

Please note that you will be required to pay insurance(external link) if you wish to attend this course.

Please email your documents to enrolments@nmit.ac.nz.