Microsoft Excel Level I
Microsoft Excel is used in many jobs and at home to organize data and perform reliable, repeat calculations. This course focuses on navigating Excel, entering data, performing calculations, modifying worksheets, formatting cells, and applying styles and themes.
We are now offering both in-person and live online sessions. Check session details for format.
To participate in the live online sessions, you must have
- a computer
- reliable internet connectivity
- Microsoft Excel version 2016 or later (preferably)
- computer audio with microphone or headphones with microphone
- webcam, built-in or added – strongly recommended for interaction with the instructor and class participants
This course can be applied to the Business Analysis Certificate.
Instructor
Greg Patterson is president and CEO of Great Lakes Training and Consulting. As president, Greg has conducted training for many companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Patterson has trained small and large companies within the United States and internationally. ... read more
Course Outline/Topics
Lesson 1: Getting Started With Excel
Topic A: Navigate the Excel User Interface
Topic B: Use Excel Commands
Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Workbook
Topic D: Enter Cell Data
Topic E: Use Excel Help
Lesson 2: Performing Calculations
Topic A: Create Worksheet Formulas
Topic B: Insert Functions
Topic C: Reuse Formulas and Functions
Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet
Topic A: Insert, Delete and Adjust Cells, Columns and Rows
Topic B: Search for and Replace Data
Topic C: Use Proofing and Research Tools
Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet
Topic A: Apply Text Formats
Topic B: Apply Number Formats
Topic C: Align Cell Contents
Topic D: Apply Styles and Themes
Topic E: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting
Topic F: Create and Use Templates
Lesson 5: Printing Workbooks
Topic A: Preview and Print a Workbook
Topic B: Set Up the Page Layout
Topic C: Configure Headers and Footers
Lesson 6: Managing Workbooks
Topic A: Manage Worksheets
Topic B: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
Topic C: Manage Workbook Properties
Prerequisites
Experience using Windows
Notes
Contact Christine Sigrist at sigristc@uwm.edu or 414-227-3336 to learn more about delivering this course to your business or organization.
Testimonials
"Greg did a tremendous job. He knows his way around this software. Covered just enough material that it didn’t get overwhelming for the first session." — Gary Oldenburg, Danfoss LLC, May 2021
"Beginners level but still covered a lot. Greg is obviously very knowledgeable but made you feel welcome to ask all questions and explained them well. If I had teachers like him in school, I may have been valedictorian." — Alberto A Aranda, Milwaukee Public Schools Division of Facilities and Maintenance, April 2021
"Greg Patterson was very patient with the class. He knows his stuff. Great instructor and Rebecca from UWM was awesome as well." — Daniel M. Swiatkowski, Crew Leader for T.A.B. and the Metal Shop, Milwaukee Public Schools, April 2021
"Greg is knowledgeable, thorough and patient – qualities that transcend the diverse experience within the class [sic]." — Giles Patterson, Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Facilities and Maintenance, April 2021
"Such a great class! Greg is such a fun, smart, witty and engaging teacher. I would take so many classes with him. He challenges you, keeps you interested, which is hard for a big group of random people, and I learned so much. I thought I knew Excel well, but I already learned a lot from just class 1. Planning on coming back for Excel 2 and 3. I really hope that Greg is my teacher again. Could not recommend more highly as an instructor!" — Erin TerBeek (Olson), Prospect Researcher, Greater Milwaukee Foundation
"Greg Patterson is an excellent instructor! Personable. Made me feel as though we’d been in class together before. Very patient. Welcomed any and all questions, even if they were “help, I’m lost” or “help, don’t know what I did wrong.” Looking forward to Levels II & III with Greg." — Ruth Alpizar, Acelero Learning Wisconsin
"Great teacher; incredibly helpful, funny and engaging." — Tammy Tellock, BelAir Cantina, Operations and Training Manager
"This course was very good for a beginner level; [it] went over many of the various features of Excel. Plus [it] taught me new skills that I can use at my job. Greg was well informed; [he] kept the class on track and interactive. It was not boring but was still informative and inclusive." — Jennifer Held, Job Cost Accountant
"I learn a lot of new skills in Excel. It will really make my data entries more pleasant and accurate. Hopefully, I can be part of Level II." — Jerry Northern II, MPS Plumbing Shop, April 2021
Date: Tue-Wed, Feb 4-5, 2025
Delivery Method: Live Online
Time: 8am-Noon CT
Platform: Canvas
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by Jan 21, 2025
$274 after Jan 21, 2025
CEUs: .7
Enrollment Limit: 12
Program Number: 5070-16181
Registration Deadline: Feb 4, 2025
Date: Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Delivery Method: In-person
Time: 8:30am-4pm CT
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Greg Patterson
Fee:
$249 by Apr 15, 2025
$274 after Apr 15, 2025
CEUs: .7
Enrollment Limit: 20
Program Number: 5070-16153
Registration Deadline: Apr 29, 2025
