FETAC Level 5

Purpose:To provide learners with the skill and knowledge to create and design spreadsheets for a range of tasks. This course will give students practical experience of using spreadsheets in a business environment as they gain an understanding of fundamental spreadsheet concepts.

                                        Course Content

• Getting started with Excel
• Modifying a worksheet
• Formatting a worksheet
• Developing a workbook
• Printing workbook contents
• Customising layout
• Creating and modifying charts
• Using formulas containing both Relative and Absolute cell references
• Calculating with advanced functions
• Sorting data
• Creating and applying macros
• Spreadsheet design and implementation

Students who successfully complete this course will be competent to create and edit basic Microsoft Office Excel worksheets and workbooks. They will have the knowledge and skills required to apply advanced formulas to a worksheet, to manage and display data in various formats, including visual elements.

Duration: 8 x 3 hour sessions

Entry Requirements: Level 4 Certificate, Junior Certificate or equivalent and/or relevant life/work experience

Qualification: FETAC Level 5

Course Code: B20028

Assessment: Examination and Project

Progression: We are confident that your success in completing Excel Spreadsheets will
stimulate you to progress further. NCU Training would like to offer you
an opportunity to take part in one or more of our range of short courses
that we feel offer suitable progression:
• Word
• Access
 

NCU Excel Spreadsheets Course Descriptor

FETAC Excel Spreadsheets Course Descriptor