Introduction to Spreadsheets *COURSE CANCELLED* (UC06N64D)
This introductory course will cover key terminology, creating simple worksheets, entering and formatting data, making basic calculations and creating simple charts and graphs within Google Sheets or Excel.
Course overview
This introductory course will cover key terminology, creating simple worksheets, entering and formatting data, making basic calculations and creating simple charts and graphs within Google Sheets or Excel.
Today, the functionality between Google Sheets and Excel is very similar. Many of the skills you will pick up on this course will be easily transferrable between the two programmes.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm from 28th February 2022 until 28th March 2022 for 5 weeks.
Cost
The full fee is £69.00.
The concessionary fee is £36.00.
What you already need to know
You will not need knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel. This course has been designed specifically for those new to spreadsheets and will cover functions found in both Sheets and Excel.
Please be aware:
For those wishing to learn Excel
Please bring a laptop with Excel installed. (Excel is not available at the college).
For those wishing to learn Google Sheets
Desktop computers will be available for use.
Please ensure you have a Google Account and bring your Google username and password with you.
What you will learn
How to
- Access and create a new spreadsheet
- Key terminology
- Enter data
- Format data
- Make simple calculations using some essential pre-set functions and simple formulae
- Create simple charts and graphs
How you will learn it
The session will be broken down into "small chunks", which will consist of step-by-step tutor instruction and demonstration, followed by you practising and applying these skills to create and format spreadsheets, all carried out in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Bring to the first session
- A laptop with Excel if using Excel or a Google Account username and password if using Google Sheets
- Handouts will be supplied, but pen and paper to make your own notes would be advisable.
Special notice regarding equipment
By enrolling on this course, you agree to take responsibility for your own equipment's safety, security, and insurance. ACRES does not accept liability for any damage or loss caused by accident or through the downloading or viewing of any malicious or illegal software or content whilst using the Internet, email, transferring of files to and from your device, laptop and/or desktop computer or any other activity undertaken whilst on this course. If you have any questions regarding this, please speak to your tutor or contact the ACRES office on 01825 761820.
Extra study or practice
Additional study at home is not compulsory but if it is possible to practise between classes then it will only help to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in class.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
- Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
- Students should work at separate tables or desks.
- Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
- You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
- Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
- Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
- Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
- Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website..
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