COA in Spreadsheets using MS Excel

PROGRAMME
Created By Natalie Oh Hui Ru
Certification of completion

Description

here are two courses offered under the Certificate of Accomplishment (COA) programme:

  1. Microsoft Office 365 – Excel (ICDL accredited)
  2. Microsoft Office 365 – Excel Advanced (ICDL accredited)

Upon successful completion of both courses, learners will receive an additional certificate to certify their achievement under the COA programme.


Programme Run

COA in Spreadsheets using MS Excel - 1
08/09/2025 - 30/06/2026

Content

Core
Core
Min 0.00 credits required
1
Course (Blended)
Microsoft Office 365 – Excel (ICDL accredited)
Performance gaps and needs include basic understanding of the Excel skills only, limiting their ability to perform better data analysis and management. This highlights the need for training to enhance proficiency in Excel functions and features. Manual data processing tasks are time-consuming, necessitating automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Additionally, there is a limited ability to analyze datasets and generate meaningful outcome, indicating a need for good data analysis techniques to support informed decision-making. The course addresses these gaps by developing key skills and competencies. Participants will master essential Excel functions and formulas, enhancing their ability to perform accurate calculations and data analysis. They will gain proficiency in using Excel's automation features, such as macros, increasing efficiency through the automation of repetitive tasks. The course also covers creating tables, charts and graphs to visualize data, improving the ability to present data clearly and impactfully. Additionally, participants will learn effective management of large and complex spreadsheets, enhancing organizational skills and accuracy in data handling. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to analyze datasets using essential Excel functions, enabling more informed and strategic decision-making. They will utilize Excel's automation features to streamline workflows, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. Learners will also design and generate comprehensive reports that effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders, develop simple charts and graphs to present data in a visually appealing and easily understandable format, and efficiently manage large spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy and organization.
2
Course (Blended)
Microsoft Office 365 – Excel Advanced (ICDL accredited)
Performance gaps and needs include staff possessing only basic to intermediate Excel skills, limiting their ability to perform advanced function in Excel. This highlights the need for advanced Excel training to enhance data management and analytical capabilities. Manual data processing tasks are time-consuming, necessitating automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Additionally, there is a limited ability to analyze large datasets and generate useful insights, indicating a need for advanced data analysis techniques to support informed decision-making. Furthermore, staff face difficulties in creating comprehensive and visually appealing reports, underscoring the need for skills to generate valuable charts and reports that effectively communicate data insights. The course addresses these gaps by developing key skills and competencies. Participants will master advanced Excel functions and formulas, enhancing their ability to perform data analysis and calculations. They will gain proficiency in using Excel's automation features, such as macros, increasing efficiency through the automation of repetitive works. The course also covers creating advanced charts and graphs to visualize data, improving the ability to present data clearly and impactfully. Additionally, participants will learn effective management of large and complex spreadsheets, enhancing organizational skills and accuracy in data handling. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to perform advanced data analysis using Excel functions, enabling more informed and strategic decision-making. They will improve work efficiency by utilizing Excel's automation features to streamline workflows, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. Learners will also develop advanced charts and graphs to present data in a visually appealing and easily understandable format, and efficiently manage large and complex spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy and organization.