INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 365
Computer Education & Training Courses
- Schedule options
- 2
- Instructor
- Ed2Go
- Next start
- 11/11/2026
- From
- $70.00
What students can expect
Excel is a powerful tool and indispensable for business, personal, and academic use. In this course, you will gain a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel 365, equipping you with the skills to confidently navigate Excel's features. Whether organizing data, creating professional spreadsheets, or generating insightful visualizations, this introduction to Excel course will provide the tools and techniques to maximize your efficiency with this industry-leading spreadsheet software program.
Beginning with the basics of how to enter labels and numeric data, you will learn ways to structure and format your worksheets for clarity and efficiency. This intro to Excel course will show you how to modify a worksheet's structure by inserting, deleting, and formatting rows and columns, and explore formatting options to make your data visually appealing and easy to interpret. From applying number formats to text styling, you will gain the skills to transform plain data into professional-grade spreadsheets.
Next, dive into calculation capabilities, starting with simple formulas and progressing to aggregate functions. You will practice using references to cells and ranges, troubleshoot formula errors, and explore tools like autofill and quick analysis to save time and streamline your workflow. You will also learn how to apply headers, footers, and themes to give your worksheets a polished, cohesive appearance, and how to prepare your spreadsheets for printing.
In addition to foundational skills, this course introduces advanced techniques like working with multiple sheets and referencing data across workbooks. You will create and format tables, sort and filter data, and generate dynamic charts to visualize trends and insights. Next, explore statistical and financial functions essential for analyzing data in a business context. Finally, you will practice creating business forms, using templates, and designing workbooks that maximize efficiency and usability.
By the end of this introduction to Excel course, you will have a solid understanding of Excel's core features and advanced capabilities. Hands-on practice and real-world examples boost your ability to successfully learn Excel online and enable you to tackle various tasks confidently. Get ready to unlock the potential of Excel and elevate your productivity!
Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) offers eight-week online courses that provide education and training in a variety of occupational areas! The courses are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field who work to provide you with an effective web-based learning experience. Prior to your course start date, you will receive a reminder e-mail that includes instructions on how to access the classroom website. Courses are hosted on ed2go's learning management system (LMS). Each program includes a set of lessons/modules and evaluations.
Requirements
Must be registered by 5:00 P.M. (EST) Wednesday, a week before the course begins.
Details before you register
Refund Policy ▾
The refund policy for Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Corporate & Continuing Education Division was established by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges in Raleigh on October 15, 1993 and updated May 16, 2014. The full refund policy is listed in the State Board of Community Colleges Code 1E SBCCC 900.2 with a brief statement of the policy below:
- A pre-registered student who officially withdraws from a Continuing Education class(es) prior to the first section meeting of the class will be eligible for a
- refund by completing an official request form. In order to be eligible for a 100 percent refund, it is required that a student’s drop request be made prior to
- the first class meeting and FTCC encourages students to request a drop at least 24 hours before the first class meeting.
- A 75 percent refund will be given if a student officially withdraws after the start of the class and prior to the 10 percent point of the class. This applies to
- all courses except a course that begins and ends on the same day. A refund shall not be granted after the start of a course that begins and ends on the
- same day.
- No refunds will be given after the 10 percent of class meetings.
Enrollment Policy ▾
Registration can be achieved through the Learn FTCC website. When you submit your completed registration, you will receive an e-mailed receipt.
Deadline for registration is 5:00 P.M. (EST) Wednesday, a week before the course begins.
*Please Note*
- To be officially enrolled in a course, students MUST log on and complete Quiz 1 by the first Friday of a course.
- To receive a passing grade for the course, students MUST complete 9 out of 12 quizzes and pass the final exam with a grade of a 70 or better. Failure to meet both requirements will result in a grade of "U" or unsatisfactory.
Accessing your course classroom:
- Please visit www.ed2go.com/ftcc.
- Double-check your receipt to make sure that you choose the correct course title and date!
- Once the home page pulls up, please type the course name into the "Search Catalog" bar at the top of the screen and press enter.
- When the course description pulls up, please click the red "Add to Cart" button.
- Choose your course date from the listing of dates in the "Session Date" drop down menu, and select the "Continue to Checkout" button.
- On the next page, if you are a returning student, please enter your e-mail address and password in the appropriate fields. At that point, continue through the steps until you reach the "Checkout" page.
- If you have never taken an Ed2Go course before, please create a username and password by clicking the link for new students. After creating your username and password, continue through the steps until you reach the "Checkout" page.
- Please click the "Checkout" button.
- After clicking the "Checkout" button, you will be taken to a page where you will read through the registration and payment information.
- If you have already registered and paid your registration fee on the Learn FTCC website, you will not need to make a payment for your course. At that time, please click on the "Enter My Classroom" button.
- If you have not registered and paid your registration fee on the Learn FTCC website, you will be directed to the Learn FTCC website to register and pay your registration fee. Afterwards, please click on the "Enter My Classroom" button.
- On the next page, please click the "Orientation" button on the next page and complete it.
- Write down your username and password in a safe location!
- On the start date of your course, you will return to the www.ed2go.com/ftcc home page, and click on the "Classroom" link to access your course or courses.
Course Materials ▾
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Computer Requirements ▾
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 12 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows or Microsoft Excel for Mac. Excel 365 Online can be used to study the features it includes, but you will not be able to practice certain skills. For the best experience, use Excel 365 for Windows or Word for Mac to complete this course. If that software isn't available, some exercises can be completed using Excel 365 Online in a web browser on Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Choose a schedule to register
| Start | Days | Time | Location | Price | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $70.00 | Open | |
| 12/16/2026 | Flexible | See course | Online / arranged | $70.00 | Open |