Spreadsheets

Module Description

The Spreadsheets module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use spreadsheets, such as tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying, and using a spreadsheet.

Organising and analysing data using a spreadsheet application produces useful insights for all types of organisation. In addition to using standard formulas and functions, this module covers visualisation of data through creating and formatting graphs or charts.

The analysis of numerical data is an important activity in a wide range of job roles. Accountants, project managers, sales executives, engineers – and many more – rely
on spreadsheets to carry out crucial calculations.

TEST FORMAT

Contents & Skill Set

Using the application
Working with spreadsheets Enhancing productivity
Cells
Insert, select Edit, sort Copy, move, delete
Managing worksheets
Rows and columns Worksheets
Formulas and functions
Arithmetic functions Functions
Formatting
Numbers/dates Contents Alignment, border effects
Charts
Create Edit
Prepare outputs
Setup Check and print

Learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to use a spreadsheet application to create and work with spreadsheets. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident entering, moving, editing, and deleting data, as well as performing common spreadsheet tasks. They will be able to:

understand the key concepts of spreadsheets
use available help resources and shortcuts to enhance productivity
recognise good practice in inserting, editing, and deleting data
apply a range of mathematical and logical formulas and functions
know how to communicate information using charts and graphs

RELATED EXAMS

GECL 01
CERTIFICATE LEVEL
Digital skills for employability and productivity