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Official programme prospectus
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis for everyday work.
- Duration
- 1 month / about 4 weeks
- Fee
- SLE 150
- Delivery
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Level
- Foundation
SLIHSD · Microsoft Excel · Programme prospectus
1. About SLIHSD
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development is a developing professional education, training and capacity-development institute focused on practical, accessible learning for humanitarian, community and sustainable-development practice.
2. Why this programme?
Spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis for everyday work. The programme is structured for learners who need practical, assessable capability they can connect to real responsibilities while continuing work or other commitments.
3. Programme at a glance
- Category
- Digital, Creative & Business
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 1 month (about 4 weeks)
- Study modes
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Indicative programme fee
- SLE 150
- Registration fee
- SLE 100
- Location
- Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2026
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
4. Target audience
- • Learners, freelancers, entrepreneurs and small-business owners developing practical digital or creative skills.
- • Staff who need stronger digital production, communication or office skills for their current role.
- • School leavers and graduates building an evidence-based portfolio for further study or entry-level opportunities.
5. Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
6. Learning outcomes
- • Build reliable working spreadsheets
- • Analyse data with functions and pivots
- • Present data in clear charts
7. Course structure and modules
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Worksheets, formatting and formulas |
| 2 | Week 2 | Functions, lookups and logic |
| 3 | Week 3 | Charts, sorting and filtering |
| 4 | Week 4 | PivotTables and simple dashboards |
8. Detailed module breakdown
1. Worksheets, formatting and formulas (Week 1)
Study worksheets, formatting and formulas in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within worksheets, formatting and formulas
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying worksheets, formatting and formulas to a realistic setting.
2. Functions, lookups and logic (Week 2)
Study functions, lookups and logic in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within functions, lookups and logic
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying functions, lookups and logic to a realistic setting.
3. Charts, sorting and filtering (Week 3)
Study charts, sorting and filtering in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within charts, sorting and filtering
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying charts, sorting and filtering to a realistic setting.
4. PivotTables and simple dashboards (Week 4)
Study pivotTables and simple dashboards in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within pivotTables and simple dashboards
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying pivotTables and simple dashboards to a realistic setting.
9. Practical project / portfolio
Complete a workplace file using the tool.
10. Teaching & learning approach
- • Tutor-led explanation and demonstration focused on the published module topics.
- • Guided practice using cases, scenarios, templates or production tasks relevant to the programme.
- • Individual and group feedback that helps learners improve work before final submission.
- • Flexible online, face-to-face or blended participation, with evening and weekend scheduling where available.
11. Assessment & completion
- • Short applied tasks linked to the published modules.
- • Practical component: Complete a workplace file using the tool.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
12. Career & professional pathways
- • Use the completed portfolio to demonstrate practical capability for freelance, small-business or junior digital work.
- • Apply the skills within communications, administration, marketing or programme-support responsibilities.
- • Progress to a longer SLIHSD digital, creative or business programme where available.
13. Learner support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
14. Fees & enrolment
Indicative programme fee for this course is SLE 150, plus a one-off registration fee of SLE 100. Final fees and any instalment arrangement are confirmed with you in writing before you commit.
| Course length | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month short courses | SLE 150 – 750 |
| 1–3 months | SLE 2,500 |
| 3–6 months | SLE 3,500 |
| 6–18 months | SLE 5,000 |
15. Quality, recognition & regulatory notice
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Completion records an SLIHSD professional short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
16. Contact & application
Learn. Build skills. Make a difference.
Apply online at slihsd.org/admissions, message us on WhatsApp +232 73655013, call +232 73655013, or email info@slihsd.org.
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development (SLIHSD) · Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone · WhatsApp Business +232 73655013 · info@slihsd.org · slihsd.org
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Certificates issued reflect completion of SLIHSD short courses and are not presented as accredited academic awards.