Training course

Google Sheets Level 1

Google Sheets is a spreadsheet program that can be used for storing, organising and manipulating data.

This course will enable delegates to gain a good general understanding of the main features of Google Sheets, giving them the ability to produce standard spreadsheets, create formulae and format and print sheets.

  • 1 Day
  • Online or in person
  • Private courses available
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Course content Back to top

  1. Exploring the Environment
    Accessing Sheets
    Exploring the User Interface
    Getting Help
  2. Understanding Workbooks and Worksheets
    Creating a new workbook
    Saving in Sheets
    Opening an existing workbook
    Navigating
    Selecting and entering data
    Saving a workbook in Sheets as a .xlsx file
    Upload an existing Excel spreadsheet into Sheets
    Downloading your worksheet
  3. Entering and Editing Data
    Entering text and numbers
    Entering numbers as text
    Inputting dates and times
    Editing the contents of a cell
    Manipulating data
    Undo and redo buttons
  4. Selecting Data
    Select a range of cells
    Select more than one range
    Select an entire column and row
    Highlight the entire worksheet
  5. Cell Formatting in Sheets
    Cell Formats options
    Understanding the General Format
    Date and Time Formats
    Currency and Accounting Formats
    Text Formats
    Clearing and Resetting Formats
  6. AutoFill
    Using Autofill to automate data entry
    Text AutoFill
    Number Autofill
    Date AutoFill
    Custom Lists
    Flash Fill
  7. Columns and rows
    Inserting and deleting cells, columns and rows
    Changing column widths and row heights
    Auto-fitting a column to its contents
    Hiding and un-hiding a column or row
    Searching for data in a worksheet
    Freezing and unfreezing rows and columns
  8. Formatting a worksheet
    Changing fonts
    Merging cells
    Aligning cell contents
    Applying borders to a selection
    Deleting borders around a selection of cells
    Changing the alignment of the contents of a cell
    Using the format painter
    Clearing cells (removing formats)
  9. Developing a workbook
    Formatting worksheet tabs
    Repositioning worksheets in a workbook
    Inserting and deleting worksheets
    Copying and pasting worksheets
  10. Cut, Copy and Paste
    Cut, Copy and Paste
    Shortcuts
    Copying and Pasting to different sheets
    Paste Options
  11. Performing calculations
    Adding and Subtracting Numbers
    Multiplication and Division
    BODMAS
    Cell references
    SUM function
    AUTOSUM
    Useful Basic Functions AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and COUNT
  12. Basic Sorting and Filtering Data
    Sorting data
    Filtering data
  13. Basic Charts
    Chart types
    Simple Chart Customisations
  14. Spelling and Printing
    Spell checker
    Print preview
    Printing the spreadsheet
    Printing a section of a worksheet
  15. Sharing and Collaborating
    Sharing in Sheets
    Emailing a Document as an Attachment
    Collaborating in Real-Time

Public dates and prices Back to top

Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Friday 18 December 2026

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Friday 23 April 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Thursday 24 June 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Friday 20 August 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Wednesday 27 October 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Friday 17 December 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.

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  • Virtual These courses can be attended from anywhere.
  • Private Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
  • Bespoke Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.

What delegates say Back to top

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“All of it! Essential training for anyone using Excel”
B.B., Riverford, Excel Essentials

What were the most useful aspects of the course

“Job description person spec templates what to include”
B.K., Renolit Cramlington Ltd, Interviewing Skills

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“I will do things much quicker!”
K.K., Nhsbsa, PowerPoint Essentials
“Really enjoyed the course and meeting the trainer, who was very patient and knowledgeable”
M.R., Teesworks, Visio Essentials

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“Adding video and loop to my slide show”
G.A., Hyperdrive Innovation Ltd, PowerPoint Essentials

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“Enhance current Visio charts and use multiple pages”
S.P., Direct Rail Services, Visio Essentials
“The session was spot on the trainer was upbeat and kept our attention at all times”
T.W., Watmos, Microsoft Office 365 Overview
“I felt the course was tailored to our current ability and was adapted really well to our needs”
M.W., PowerPoint Essentials

Please contact us to discuss your Google Sheets Level 1 course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.

Learn with IT Training Solutions. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Google Sheets Level 1 course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account. Please contact us to booka place or get a quote for your Google Sheets Level 1 course.

IT Training Solutions Ltd
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
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