Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Microsoft Excel can be an excellent tool to make your work systems easier, quicker and more effective. This course is for film and television practitioners who are new to Microsoft Excel, and would like to learn how to get started using the software

This beginners level, hand-on course will cover the basic navigation and operation of the Microsoft Excel software – participants will get to practice using these Excel features:

> Screen Elements

> Create

> Calculations

> Move & Copy

> Insert & Delete

> Column Width & Row Height

> Basic Formatting

> Print Preview and Send to Printer

> AutoFill

Intermediate and Advanced courses take place consecutive Saturdays. Each course is a standalone course so you can apply for the course that is at the level that is right for you – or if you are keen for the full learning experience you can apply for all three.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for freelance film & TV practitioners working at all levels and in all departments.

Tutor:

This course will be delivered by Etopia Training.

Eligibility:

This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.

> Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.

> Students are not eligible for this training.

Selection:

> As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

> Priority for spaces will be given to eligible BECTU members.

> If more BECTU members apply than spaces available, places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training.

> Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session.

> We have a travel fund to support anyone who may need help with travel costs.