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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016

4.6(45,336 Ratings)
Duration
1 Day
Upcoming Batch
15 October 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English/ Arabic

Course Overview

The Professional Excel 2016 training course is a comprehensive program structured to help professionals master the popular data spreadsheet software. During this training, participants will be taught to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks to analyze critical business data. With this Excel 2016 Part 1 course, participants will be able to develop foundational data manipulation skills and knowledge that can give them a competitive edge in the job market. By the end of this training, participants would have the confidence to use one of the world’s most powerful applications that are highly sought after for many job roles across industries.

Course Outcome

Successful completion of the Excel 2016 Part 1 course will help you to:

  • Comprehend a range of fundamental functions and commands of Excel.
  • Learn how to perform worksheet calculations in Excel.
  • Understand Excel formulas and how to build custom formulas.
  • Learn to amend elements in a worksheet.
  • Describe how workbook properties are managed.

Demand & Opportunities

Excel skills are often required for many job positions, especially those in finance and accounting, and are often considered a prerequisite for higher-level roles. The Excel 2016 course imparts skills and knowledge essential for making high-demand job opportunities easier to avail.

Target Audience

  • Office Administrators seeking to enhance their data management skills.
  • Small Business Owners wanting to streamline their financial tracking and reporting.
  • Financial Analysts aiming to improve their data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Human Resource Managers looking to efficiently organize and analyze employee data.

Course Content

7 modules · 43 topics
01Creating a Microsoft Excel Workbook9 topics
  • Starting Microsoft Excel
  • Creating a Workbook
  • Saving a Workbook
  • The Status Bar
  • Adding and Deleting Worksheets
  • Copying and Moving Worksheets
  • Changing the Order of Worksheets
  • Splitting the Worksheet Window
  • Closing a Workbook
02The Ribbon3 topics
  • Tabs
  • Groups
  • Commands
03The Backstage View (The File Menu)6 topics
  • Introduction to the Backstage View
  • Opening a Workbook
  • New Workbooks and Excel Templates
  • Printing Worksheets
  • Adding Your Name to Microsoft Excel
  • Managing Workbook Versions
04The Quick Access Toolbar4 topics
  • Adding Common Commands
  • Adding Additional Commands with the Customize Dialog Box
  • Adding Ribbon Commands or Groups
  • Placement
05Entering Data in Microsoft Excel Worksheets9 topics
  • Entering Text
  • Expand Data across Columns
  • Adding and Deleting Cells
  • Adding an Outline
  • Adding a Hyperlink
  • Add WordArt to a Worksheet
  • Using AutoComplete
  • Entering Numbers and Dates
  • Using the Fill Handle
06Formatting Microsoft Excel Worksheets7 topics
  • Hiding Worksheets
  • Adding Color to Worksheet Tabs
  • Adding Themes to Workbooks
  • Adding a Watermark
  • The Font Group
  • The Alignment Group
  • The Number Group
07Using Formulas in Microsoft Excel5 topics
  • Math Operators and the Order of Operations
  • Entering Formulas
  • AutoSum (and Other Common Auto-Formulas)
  • Copying Formulas and Functions
  • Relative, Absolute, and Mixed Cell References

Schedule Dates

4 upcoming batches
Session Type
Physical sessions run at our training facility.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016
Batch DatesDurationBatch OptionsLanguageAction
15 October 2026Next1 Day4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish/ Arabic
15 January 20271 Day4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish/ Arabic
15 April 20271 Day4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish/ Arabic
15 July 20271 Day4 hours & 8 hoursEnglish/ Arabic

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FAQs

What topics are covered in the Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 course?

The course covers basic Excel functionalities including an introduction to the Excel interface, entering and formatting data, using formulas and functions, creating and modifying charts, sorting and filtering data, and basic data analysis techniques

Who is this course intended for?

This course is intended for beginners who have little to no experience with Excel. It is suitable for students, professionals, and anyone looking to enhance their data management and analysis skills.

Do I need any prior knowledge of Excel to enroll in this course?

No prior knowledge of Excel is required. The course is designed to start with the basics and progressively cover more advanced features.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, most training providers offer a certificate of completion to participants who successfully finish the course

What materials do I need to bring to the course?

Participants are usually required to bring their own laptops with Microsoft Excel 2016 installed. Some training centers may provide computers for use during the course.

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