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Microsoft Excel Course (CPD Accredited)

Tailored Excel learning for Beginner - Intermediate level. Perfect for Individual and Business Excel use


Excel with Business

Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
32 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
32 CPD hours / points

Overview

Frustrated with trying to learn Microsoft Excel?

Are you tired of struggling with Microsoft Excel? Do you want to use Excel with ease to solve complex problems, automate spreadsheets, and master graphs for presentations instead of pulling your hair out?

We can help!

Our Microsoft Excel course now also offers a BRAND NEW 2019 VERSION.

CPD

32 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Why Excel Matters:

We all know Excel is essential for any business. When efficiently applied it is a powerful tool, allowing you to manipulate vast amounts of data, automate tasks and present complex information however you see fit.

We also know how difficult it is to find quality instruction that is:

  • Easy to follow
  • Gets you the results you want
  • Teaches you advanced methods that you can quickly put into practice

That’s why we developed our online Excel course.

What you get with this Microsoft Excel course:

  • 160 modules of training (full syllabus below), covering the most business-relevant areas of Microsoft Excel.
  • 100+ videos and over 80 downloadable exercises.
  • Tailored learning. If you have some Excel knowledge, you can use the filter to show only what you most need to learn.
  • You’ll be an intermediate-advanced level user after taking this Microsoft Excel course.

In this course you will learn:

  • How Excel works, how to navigate and design a spreadsheet
  • The most popular formulas including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUM, SUMIF
  • To use PivotTables, Pivot Charts and Basic Macros
  • To create beautiful looking graphs and charts
  • Formatting, including; conditional, cell and number formatting
  • How to print what you want

More about us:

  • We have nearly 1 million students in total, 500k+ of those have had MS Excel training with us.
  • We teach accountants Excel. Through our partnerships with accountancy bodies, the AAT and ICAEW we have taught 20k+ accountants Excel.
  • Our training is personal. If you have used Excel before you can use the filter to show you which parts of the course to skip.
  • Our platform is award-winning and improving all the time.

About the author:

Deborah Ashby is the in-house IT Trainer here at Excel with Business, specialising in Microsoft Office training courses and content creation. Deborah has been an IT Trainer for nine years and has been supporting Microsoft products for 21 years. Deborah is a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

Who is this course for?

All levels of Excel user

Requirements

Microsoft Excel (PC: 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 2016 and 2019 / 365; Mac: 2011)

Questions and answers


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Margaret asked:

Re A previous Q & A. Is it possible to print off the modules/tests for future reference please ? If no which Excel course does? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Margaret, The modules are not designed to be printed off, and a lot of the content is delivered via video which you'll need to stream rather than download. The practice exercises with the course can be downloaded and saved offline so you can come back to them in the future and don't forget you can access every module as many times as you like within your subscription period. Thanks Adam

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Julie asked:

Will I get a certificate of completion at the end of the course ?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. That is correct! at the end of your course, you will receive a certificate of attainment which will be the certificate of completion. This will have the modules you have completed and the time you spent on each one of them. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Lisa asked:

I have very limited it knowledge, I can email and research. Would this course be to difficult for a beginner

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, This course has 150+ modules to complete and will involve practising in excel many times. There is a course available in reed called Basic Excel course, This one will be more suitable for you as its basic course. As the Microsoft Excel Course its a beginner and intermediate level. Please let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Saveria asked:

Good Morning when does the course start?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Once you have the log in details, you will be asked to redeem a code to start the course. The time will start running from the day you redeem the code. You will have 12 months to complete the course once the code its been redeemed. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Jasmin asked:

Are there subtitles on videos or ways of learning this course by reading (without videos)? For a deaf student

Answer:

Good morning, Thank you for contacting us, The course will have the readable content as well as downloaded, however, there will also be videos in which I am afraid there would not be subtitles in them to follow along. You may create an account and play around with the platform see if this suits you, If you're happy with it, you may go ahead and purchase the course. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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James asked:

Hi. Is this course examined other than by completing the learning itself - ie by an exam or test?

Answer:

Good morning. Within this course, you will have 2 test to complete. Please make sure you take both tests. The first test its to know what is your current knowledge of the subject. Then jump onto completing the course, in which you will receive a certificate of completion which will be CPD accredited. Once this is done make sure you complete the second test as this will show the progress you have made by taking the course. Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Lizzi asked:

Is there a recognised certificate to be gained by completing this course, something to add to a CV?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, That is correct, At the end of your course, you will receive a certificate of attainment which will be the certificate of completion, this will also be CPD accredited. Note this will only be accredited in the UK only. The certificate will contain modules you have completed and the time you spent on each one of them. If you have any additional questions please let me know! Thank you.

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Mark Jennings asked:

Hello there, Are you able to provide a proforma invoice so my company can pay for the course for me? Thanks Mark

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, Unfortunately, this has to pay upfront for the course to be assigned to you. Once you purchased a course from reed, they will send us an email and we will be in charge of sending the login details so you may create an account and have to access your courses. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Leslie asked:

How do you certify it counts towards CPD points?

Answer:

Good morning. This depends on the company and their regiments for measuring CPD points. You may wish to ask the company how they proceed with CPD accreditation points. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Misba asked:

Hi, is there a time limit in which you have to complete the course in? thanks

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, You will have 12 months to complete the course, No rushing through it, you can log in and log out as many times you wish during the 12 months with us. Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Pamela asked:

Do you have a 'try before you buy' offer?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, You can definitely create an account on our website, this will allow you to play around and navigate the platform. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you

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Nicoletta asked:

Hi. How long does the course last? Thank you,

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, You will have 12 months to complete the course. You may log in and out as many times you wish from the course during your time with us Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Lee asked:

Hi … I am running on an excel version in office 365, is this suitable for your course please? thank you. Lee

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. Correct, this will be suitable and you can use it with the course Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you

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Graeme asked:

hi, i have Excel 2007 version only, is this ok to enrol on this course

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, 2007 is one of the version we have available. You start the course using this version. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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JB asked:

Hi I did my cpd for Microsoft Office 2011,things have been forgotten since.Would you suggest starting over, or a refresher course?

Answer:

Good morning. I would suggest to start from fresh. As you will have a fresh knowledge and a new certificate. If you have an existing account with Excel with Business, please make sure you create another account so you may start from fresh. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Antonio asked:

Hi there how long will I have access to the course information?

Answer:

Hello Antonio, Thank you for your question! From the date of redemption, you will have twelve months access to the Microsoft Excel course. Kind regards, James M

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Ruby asked:

Hello, With regards to the certificate, will a physical certificate or digital certified be give, or both? Thanks

Answer:

Hello Ruby, Thanks for your question! The certificate is digital only, and can be downloaded by a learner once they have completed the course. Kind regards, James M

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Waqas asked:

How many hours will this course take to complete?

Answer:

Hello Waqas, Thank you for your question! If you use our Filter function before starting (and depending on your prior knowledge of Excel), some Modules maybe filtered out reducing the amount of content you have to work through. You can learn at your own pace over the course of twelve months from the date that you redeem your course access. The amount of hours taken to complete the course will differ for every user. Kind regards, James M

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Elizabeth asked:

I couldn't do the course would I be able to start this next month?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, You can start the course whenever it suits you. Once you purchase the course code will be sent over to you for you to redeem at any point. Once this has been redeemed you will have 12 months to complete your course. Please let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Lana asked:

Hello. Do I get a certificate once I've finished the course? Thank you

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of attainment, This will be the certificate of completion which will be CPD accredited for no additional fee. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Damian asked:

Will I be able to stream the videos via my Android phone?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, Of course, The videos and readable content will work on any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Please let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Henna asked:

Hi, I would like to enquire if the certificate is CPD accredited? Thanks

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. Correct. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of attainment which will be CPD accredited. Please let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Dawn Powell asked:

The course is described as self-paced with 32 hours to complete. Does it has a set period though, so after say 6 months access expires? Thanks Dawn

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, You will have 12 months to complete course, This can be completed at your own pace and time during the 12 months. The 32 hours of completion. It's just an estimated time in which the course can be completed. Giving you an estimation of it, You do not have to completed within this time as you will have 12 months available to you. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you

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Sandra asked:

After this course, will I be able to analyse on metrics: income agst target, forecasting, growth, ROI, retention, patterns of giving and acquisition?

Answer:

Good morning. In this course you will learn: How Excel works, how to navigate and design a spreadsheet The most popular formulas including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUM, SUMIF To use PivotTables, Pivot Charts and Basic Macros To create beautiful looking graphs and charts Formatting, including; conditional, cell and number formatting How to print what you want Perhaps the Advanced Excel course will suit you best for heavier and advanced content Let me know if you have further questions.

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Lesley asked:

I am not a student but I would like to learn excel can I still purchase this course?

Answer:

Good morning. Of course! This course is for everyone to take advantage of. The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device, as long as you have a good internet connection. You will have 12 months to complete your course. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you. Happy learning!

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Fiona asked:

Is there a separate cost for the certificate? If so how much?

Answer:

Good morning Fiona! Thank you for contacting us, Nop! The certificate will be included within the price, there will not be an extra fee for the certificate. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Savie asked:

If im a beginner and need to know how to use this package to abstract and retain data for purchasing will this give me the knowledge of using this

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, There are 160 modules of training, covering the most business-relevant areas of Microsoft Excel. Here you will learn: How Excel works, how to navigate and design a spreadsheet The most popular formulas including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUM, SUMIF To use PivotTables, Pivot Charts and Basic Macros To create beautiful looking graphs and charts Formatting, including; conditional, cell and number formatting Contact us for any questions!

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Jacqueline Knowles asked:

How do I start this course and is it done in your own time

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. You will be given access to our platform to be able to complete the course within 12 months. You may log in and log out as many times you wish during your time with us. No need to rush through the course as long as is all completed within the 12 months. Let us know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Stacy asked:

Hi, I have two questions - Can I complete this course and use the exercises with Excel 2010 and do you provide email or telephone support?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, Of course! we do have the 2010 version which will be compatible with your software version. If you wanted to update your version, we also have the 2019 version available. You can email us or give us a call if you have further questions. Thank you.

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val asked:

Is this course suitabke for excel novices?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, Correct! This course will take you from beginner to intermediate level as it covers many modules in detailed. Please, let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Kevin asked:

Is the certificate given by the end of the course CPD accredited? is this something that can be put on the CV?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Correct, At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion. Which will be CPD accredited and definitely something you can place on your CV. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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claire asked:

I have office 365 is this course compatiable. Do you have a bundle course which includes advanced level ?

Answer:

Good morning. Office 365 is essentially version-less and subscription based. It's the cloud version of the Microsoft applications that allows you to access your email, calendar, files and applications from any computer as long as you have an internet connection. In addition, you can download and install full desktop versions of Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc from the portal. This means you can access them on your PC and laptop as you normally would. Thank you.

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Mohammed Kamara asked:

How can I pay for this course?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Payment can be done via reed. Once you have made the payment, reed, will inform us if this and we are in charge of sending the login details. to access your course. Please expect the login details the same day of purchase. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Mashood Malik asked:

Is it self paced?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. You will have 12 months to complete your course. You can, of course, complete it at your past and time during your time with us. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist, Thank you.

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cathy asked:

Do we pay for the certificate separate or included in the course fee

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. The certificate will be included within the fee. Let us know if you have further questions so we may assist, Thank you.

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Meena asked:

Is this the latest version and can I do it in my laptop acer

Answer:

Good morning, Thank you for contacting us, This will be compatible with the 2019 version. The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Happy learning!

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Claire42 asked:

Hi I have only a very basic knowledge of Excel ..is this course suitable for me or would you recommend another ? Many thanks

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, This will course will take you from a beginner level to an intermediate level. This course will help you develop your Excel skills. It will be suitable for beginners and people wanting to brush up their skills in Excel. Let us know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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marina asked:

I don't have a PC. Can I do the course using IPad or Android phone?

Answer:

Good morning. The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device as long you have a good internet connection. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Happy learning!

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Ali asked:

Good Morning how long is subscription period? thx

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, You can log in and out as many times you wish during the 12 months you'll have access to the course. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist, Thank you.

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joanna asked:

What's the actual duration of this program because 13 hours as displayed seems rather a short time

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. You will have 12 months to complete the course. The 13 hours it's just an estimation in which you can complete the course. But please don't rush, you will have 12 months to complete the course. Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you

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Kirsti asked:

Can this course be completed at any time off the day ie. after working hours ? Thanks

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Correct! You will have 12 months to complete the course, You may log in and log out as many times you wish from the course during your time with us, Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Catherine asked:

Please share the complete course syllabus. Thank you

Answer:

Good morning. The description should be displayed on the reed description. In this course you will learn: How Excel works, how to navigate and design a spreadsheet The most popular formulas including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUM, SUMIF To use PivotTables, Pivot Charts and Basic Macros To create beautiful looking graphs and charts Formatting, including; conditional, cell and number formatting versions available: 2003 PC, 2007 PC, 2010 PC, 2013 PC, 2016 PC, 2019 PC, 2011 MAC, 2016 MAC

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Hasnath asked:

Hello, I have excel 2013. Will this course be okay for this version?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Correct! The course will be compatible with the version you currently have 2013. Let me know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Margaret asked:

Would this course be compatible to a windows 10 system with office360

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Correct, It will be compatible. However, Please note you will need to have the actual software downloaded to your device, this si so you may be able to the exercises given on this course. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Fiona asked:

Is there a certificate you can take after the course?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Correct, At the end of your course you will receive a certificate of attainment which will be the certificate of completion. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Paulina asked:

Does this work with the free online microsoft excel, It isn't the full version and therefore, there are some features that aren't available.

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, Correct, you will need to have the actual software installed on our device. Free online will not work very well. Please note you will have the downloadable exercises and therefore you will need the actual software. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist, Thank you.

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Alison asked:

Do you actually do any work as you go, I find it easier to do it rather than just read about it? It sticks in my mind better, thanks

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, With the course, you will have readable content, downloadable exercises, videos to watch and guide you along the way and some quizzes to make it more interactive. You will definitely have work to do within this course! Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Anita asked:

Hi I am new to excel but want to learn how it works. Can the course be don't on a ipad or just a laptop? Thanks anita

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Happy learning!

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Microsoft excel asked:

Can you do these courses on an IPAD ?

Answer:

Good afternoon! The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Happy learning!

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Tina asked:

I am a total novice. Is this course suitable for me. Also I only have a notebook with google chrome, will this be ok?

Answer:

Good afternoon! Correct! This course will take you from a beginners level to an intermediate level. You will also need to have the software installed on your device. Google Chrome should be fine as its one of the best browsers to use. Let me know if you have further questions.

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Mercy asked:

Hi I am thinking of booking myself on this but not sure how i stream instead of printing. Thanks Marcy

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device. As long as you have a good internet connection Happy learning!

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Ben asked:

How the subjects are taught?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us, The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Happy learning!

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Shaakir asked:

Can this course be used on my phone? As I cannot access it on my laptop?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, That is correct! You can take the course using any device as long as you have a good internet connection. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Thank you.

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Rebecca asked:

Do you receive a certificate or some sort of proof that you have completed the course once your done?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, That is correct! At the end of your course, you will receive a certificate of attainment which will be the certificate of completion of the course. Let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Kind regards,

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Jodie asked:

Does this work with the free online microsoft excel?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Could you please provide us more information regarding your query so we may assist. Thank you

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zaid asked:

for how long is the course accessible upon purchasing?

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, You will have 12 months to complete the course, You can log in and out as many times you wish from the course during within 12 months access. Please let me know if you have further questions so we may assist. Kind regards.

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Wendy asked:

Hello I am interested in this course. Do you need to have excel on your laptop before buying this.

Answer:

Hi Wendy, You will need Microsoft Excel to complete the practical exercises included in this course. You can watch all the videos, read all the text and test your knowledge without MS Excel but if you want to practice what you are being taught then you'll need access to Excel. Thanks Adam

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Sarah Avis asked:

I am interested in booking this course, would it be possible to contact me to discuss further by e-mail.

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us, Of course! Please let us know the best number to contact you in so we may discuss, or just feel free to contact us any time, we are open from 9 am to 6 pm UK time. Thank you.

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harmanna asked:

I have 3 days off and a job interview and excel test next week. How much can I do this weekend?

Answer:

Good afternoon. Thank you for contacting us. Please note you can do as much as you like as the course has no time limit. You are in charge of managing your learning for the 12 months you have access to, Make sure the course is fully completed within the 12 months with us! Please let me know if you have further questions. Kind regards.

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Haresh asked:

is there a time limit to complete the course>>> How long is the material available on website>>> Are u allowed to print the material

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. You will have 12 months to complete the course. so no need to rush! The course is 100% online and although we recommend completing on a computer, it is available on any device. not printable. Let us know if you have further questions. Thank you.

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Chenai asked:

Hi. Do you have to complete the course within a specific time? Thanks

Answer:

Good morning. Thank you for contacting us. You have 12 months to complete the course. After the 12 months, the course will be automatically cancelled. Let us know if you have further questions. Kind regards.

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