Version Effective: 1st of September, 2020
Version Effective: 1st of September, 2020

PDC73175 - Basic Excel spreadsheet operation

Course Details

Course Summary

Computer formatting skills are essential in higher education. This online Short Course will explore the key computing skills required for higher education and explain the basic spreadsheet operation techniques required to create and format a workbook using Microsoft Excel.

Students who successfully complete the set of 5 Short Courses* developed from the unit COIT40206 Computing Skills for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

1. Computing Skills: How to Format an Essay

2. Computing Skills: How to Format a Report

3. Basic Excel Spreadsheet Operation

4. How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation

5. Essential Computing Skills: Assessment Module.

This online Short Course provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $455.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit Short Course Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Education Support
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course provides students with information and computing skills to help them succeed in higher education. These skills are transferable to contexts beyond study. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of 5 Short Courses* developed from the unit COIT40206 Computing Skills for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

1. Computing Skills: How to Format an Essay

2. Computing Skills: How to Format a Report

3. Basic Excel Spreadsheet Operation

4. How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation

5. Essential Computing Skills: Assessment Module.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Mixed Mode courses are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools and/or workshops.
  • Online courses are delivered using online resources only.
  • On-campus courses are delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching at CQUniversity campuses.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Standard Course Structure

50 hours

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes

1. Use Microsoft Windows to save and retrieve files, download from the internet, and operate email

2. Recognise the key elements of Microsoft Excel

3. Describe formatting techniques required to create, enter and edit data in a spreadsheet

4. Identify simple formula and basic functions to complete a Microsoft Excel workbook

5. Follow simple functions required to create and format charts.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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