Course Description
Presenter: David Ringstrom, CPA
Develop a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel and gain the skills needed to create accurate, reliable spreadsheets with confidence. In this course, Excel expert and author David Ringstrom, CPA, introduces essential concepts and tools that help new users navigate Excel more efficiently and build effective worksheets.
You'll learn how to work within the Excel interface, save and manage workbooks, enter and format data, and use productivity features such as the Fill Handle, AutoFill, and Insert Function. The course also covers creating formulas, applying relative and mixed cell references, using AutoSum, and understanding Excel’s order of operations. Through practical examples, you'll gain the confidence to perform common spreadsheet tasks and build a solid foundation for future Excel learning.
Whether you're new to Excel or looking to strengthen self-taught skills, this course provides the fundamental knowledge needed to work more effectively with spreadsheets.
Learning objectives:
- Navigate the Excel interface and apply best practices for creating and managing workbooks
- Enter, format, and organize data within worksheets
- Create formulas using functions, AutoSum, and cell references
- Identify formatting options for displaying data, including percentages
- Understand the inputs required for common financial functions, such as PMT
David H. Ringstrom, CPA, has more than 30 years of experience as a spreadsheet and accounting software consultant, author, and educator. He has presented more than 2,500 live training programs and is the author or co-author of ten books, including Microsoft 365 Excel All-in-One For Dummies, Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies, Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures, and QuickBooks Online For Dummies.
David specializes in helping professionals improve their Excel and accounting software skills through practical, real-world instruction. His presentations focus on making complex topics accessible and immediately applicable, helping learners build confidence and efficiency in their daily work.
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