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Excel Explained: Introduction to Spreadsheets Workshop 2 part

Build your Excel skills from the ground up in this two-part series designed to boost confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Start with hands-on fundamentals and essential techniques, then advance to smarter workflows using formulas, worksheet management, and professional formatting. Each session delivers practical, interactive guidance you can apply immediately to work more effectively in Excel.
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DATE

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026

INSTRUCTOR

David Ringstrom

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Workshop

$850.00 or 8 Tokens

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

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Strengthen your Excel skills in this interactive two-part workshop series designed to build confidence and efficiency. Begin with essential fundamentals like data entry, formatting, and basic formulas, then progress to time-saving tools, improved navigation, and better data control techniques.

Each session combines instructor-led guidance with hands-on breakout exercises, ensuring you leave with practical experience and skills you can apply immediately.

Series Details

Excel Explained: Introduction to Spreadsheets Workshop part 1

Part 1 builds a strong foundation in Excel through hands-on practice and guided instruction. Designed for beginners and those refreshing core skills, this interactive session focuses on essential spreadsheet techniques you’ll use every day.
  • Understanding Excel’s grid structure, file types, and worksheet navigation
  • Entering, editing, and formatting text and numbers
  • Using the Fill Handle to copy formulas and create series
  • Working with relative, mixed, and absolute references (including F4 shortcut)
  • Calculating loan payments using the PMT function
  • Copying formulas efficiently across multiple cells

    • Excel Explained: Introduction to Spreadsheets Workshop part 2

    Part 2 builds on foundational skills with practical techniques that improve accuracy, efficiency, and workbook control. This interactive session focuses on working smarter with formulas, managing worksheets, and producing clean, professional output.
  • Using AutoSum to total columns quickly with mouse or keyboard shortcuts
  • Understanding Excel’s order of operations in formulas
  • Starting with templates and managing worksheets (cut, duplicate, delete)
  • Navigating large workbooks efficiently with menus and shortcuts
  • Managing green error prompts and error-checking rules
  • Removing duplicate records from lists

    • What You'll Learn

  • Build a strong Excel foundation by mastering core concepts such as data entry, formatting, cell references, and essential formulas
  • Apply practical techniques like using the Fill Handle, copying formulas efficiently, and calculating values with functions like PMT
  • Increase efficiency with time-saving tools including AutoSum, keyboard shortcuts, and streamlined navigation of large workbooks
  • Improve workbook management by working with templates, organizing worksheets, and controlling layout and structure
  • Enhance accuracy and control through understanding formula behavior, managing error prompts, and removing duplicate data

    • Who Should Attend

    This session is ideal for Excel users who want to strengthen core spreadsheet skills and gain confidence managing data, worksheets, and printed reports.
    David Ringstrom

    Instructor Bio

    David H. Ringstrom, CPA, has more than 30 years of experience as a spreadsheet and accounting software consultant, educator, and speaker. He has presented more than 2,500 live webinars to professionals nationwide.


    David is the author or co‑author of ten books, including Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies, Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures, QuickBooks Online For Dummies, and Idiot’s Guide to Introductory Accounting.


     


     

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