Digital, Creative & Business

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis for everyday work.

1 monthFoundation levelProgramme fee SLE 150 · Registration SLE 100Online · Face-to-face · Blended

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Programme rationale

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.

Programme at a glance

Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.

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

Target audience & entry requirements

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.

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.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, learners should be able to:

Build reliable working spreadsheets
Analyse data with functions and pivots
Present data in clear charts

Detailed modules

Each module below follows this programme’s published syllabus and contributes to the final practical work.

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.
What you cover
- 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.
What you cover
- 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.
What you cover
- 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.
What you cover
- 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.

Practical project / portfolio

Complete a workplace file using the tool.

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.

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.

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.

How this programme is delivered

Online

Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.

Face-to-face

Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.

Blended

A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.

Career & professional pathways

This programme supports professional development; it does not guarantee employment, promotion or entry to a regulated occupation.

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.

Fees & enrolment

• Indicative programme fee: SLE 150.
• One-off indicative registration fee: SLE 100.
• Final fees, start date, delivery arrangement and any instalment option are confirmed in writing before commitment.
• Submitting an application does not require payment and does not guarantee admission.

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Regulatory & recognition 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.

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