MS Excel – Key Skills for Everyone (MSE1)

Microsoft Office, Excel

This course delivers essential foundations for using MS Excel effectively, focusing on the most useful everyday skills to manage spreadsheets. You will learn how to work faster and smarter through clear principles and practical exercises with common tools.

Suitable for beginners and users refreshing skills, the training covers confident use of formulas, basic data formatting and efficient sheet setup for printing. Hands-on practice helps you create clear, well-presented tables and avoid common errors.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Navigate the MS Excel interface and use its features
  • Use Excel tools and commands to edit and manage data easily
  • Gain confidence entering formulas and basic functions
  • Set up a worksheet properly for printing
  • Create clear and visually pleasant tables

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Beginners or users who haven't used Excel in a long time
  • Self-taught Excel users wanting to solidify basics
  • Anyone needing a reliable foundation for daily Excel work

COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES



Choose whether to attend in person in our classroom or join online. You can select your preferred format during registration. Learn more about hybrid training.
Brno + online (optional)
22 Sep 2026
64 €
CZECH
Praha + online (optional)
Need this course in English?

Public courses are usually delivered in Czech, but this course is also available in English. We can arrange private training for your team online, at your premises or in our classrooms, and tailor the content to your needs.

For groups of around 4 or more participants, private training can already be comparable in price to booking individual places on a public course. Send us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best format and provide an exact quote.

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Course content:

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  • Introduction to the application interface - basic controls and key concepts
    1. Inserting, editing and formatting - comprehensive and clear
    2. Data manipulation - useful recommendations and tips
    3. Working with workbooks and sheets
    4. Practical exercise: building a table
  • Working with tables and basic calculations
    1. Entering formulas and how formulas are inserted
    2. Explanation of cell referencing
    3. Practice writing formulas, using operators and reference types
    4. Using common summary functions
    5. Error messages and how to fix them
  • Automatic table format
    1. Differences between a plain range and a structured table
    2. Working with structured tables: tools and options
    3. Calculations in tables for managing and analysing related data
    4. Sorting and filtering, using slicers
    5. Setting conditional formatting rules to visualise data
  • Handling larger tables
    1. Recommendations for displaying data
    2. Options for sorting and filtering large datasets
    3. Page layout and print setup
    4. Protecting sheets and cells
  • Inserting visual elements on a sheet
    1. Inserting and formatting illustrations on a sheet
    2. Basics of adding charts and sparklines
    3. Using visual elements to improve clarity and presentation of data
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills.
Recommended follow-up course:
MS Excel – Efficient data processing for advanced users (MSE2)
Schedule:
1 day (9:00-17:00)
Price per person:
63.60 € ( 76.96 € incl. 21% VAT)

Training and learning environment

Comprehensive Excel cheat sheet with keyboard shortcuts, core functions, and operators.
What is included in the basic Excel course cheat sheet?The cheat sheet summarizes key keyboard shortcuts, essential functions, operators, and cell formatting options. Course participants use it as a quick reference guide when working on practical exercises.
The cover page of the ICT Pro training material for the MS Excel course.
What materials will you receive for the MS Excel courses?With our courses, you’ll receive clearly organized instructional materials covering everything from cell addressing to pivot tables and charts. These materials will serve as a useful guide for your daily work.
Microsoft Excel exercise featuring a multiplication table and a formula input cell
Can you write the multiplication formula using at least two different methods?Test your ability to write down a simple multiplication formula so you can create a teaching aid for the basic multiplication tables :-)
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
Sample ICT Pro certificate of successful completion of an IT training course.
Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Exterior view of the Opatov Park office building in Prague, Chodov.
Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
Fully equipped kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, sink, and shelves with cups and glasses.
What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
Coffee station featuring an automatic coffee machine, yellow and white cups, glasses, and syrups.
What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
Table with sweet pastries, fruit syrups, a water dispenser, and glasses set up for training participants.
What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
Wicker baskets filled with packaged savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars.
Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
Outdoor wooden terrace with green surroundings by the glass building of the training center.
Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
Spacious outdoor wooden terrace with seating and views of the surrounding area.
Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.