Certificate of Achievement

Kylie Kinsella

has completed the following course:

Excel Spreadsheets: From Basics to Intermediate

Dublin City University

This course explored essential spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel, starting with foundational tools for data processing. It covered basic functions to build a strong base for advanced database tools and explored intermediate features such as data import, cleaning, and advanced formulas. Through practical activities, the course provided knowledge to effectively organise, analyse, and manage data within spreadsheets, forming a foundation for further data analysis.

2 weeks, 4 hours per week

Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl

Dr. Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl Associate Professor of Information Technology and Senior Research Fellow, Director of Micro-Credential Strategy & Innovation, Head of DCU Studio, Dublin City University

Dublin City University

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Source and import data into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Apply basic operations for cleaning and processing data using Excel's functionalities.
  • Utilise basic spreadsheet features to prepare data for analysis.
  • Identify and use Excel features for basic data analysis.
  • Describe and interpret data using Excel's analytical tools.

Syllabus

Week 1 - Introduction to Spreadsheet

  • Introduction to MS Excel
  • Creating new Excel Books and Sheets
  • Data Entry and Formatting
  • Sorting and Filtering
  • Excel Formulas

Week 2 - Intermediate Spreadsheet

  • Importing and Exporting Data
  • Data Cleaning
  • Advanced Formulas and References
  • Advanced Built-in Functions
  • Basic Correlation and Regression

Issued on 24th April 2025

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Excel Spreadsheets: From Basics to Intermediate

Dublin City University