
Course #1 - Excel Basics for Absolute Beginners
Learn Excel step-by-step using real South African admin tasks.
This Course Is Perfect For You If…
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You’ve never opened Excel (or you avoid it because it looks intimidating).
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You only know how to type information into cells — and that’s it.
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You panic when someone says “send me an Excel list”.
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You want to feel confident with the basics needed for admin work in South Africa.
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You want to learn using real workplace examples, not complicated maths.
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You want to grow your job readiness and improve your employability.
What You'll Learn
Real Excel skills used in South African workplaces - explained simply and practiced step-by-step.
What's Inside Each Module
Module 1 - Master Basic Excel Navigation
Lessons inside this module:
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Understanding the Excel window
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Ribbons, menus, tabs
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Quick Access Toolbar
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Worksheets vs workbooks
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Basic shortcuts (Ctrl + C, Ctrl + Z, etc.)
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Zoom, freeze panes, view options
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Moving around efficiently
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Module 2 - Make Your Spreadsheet Look Lekker
​Lessons inside this module:
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Typing, editing, deleting data
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Wrap text, align left/center/right
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Resize rows/columns
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Borders, fills, cell styles
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Format numbers (money, %, dates)
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Clean data (remove spaces, fix capitals)
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Admin-style formatting templates
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Module 3 - Build Your First Real Admin Table
Lessons inside this module:
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Create a proper data table
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Use sorting & filtering
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Add headings that look professional
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Apply consistent formatting
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Insert totals
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Build an admin-friendly clean list
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Real SA workplace examples
