Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program made by Microsoft. It organises data into a grid of rows (numbered 1, 2, 3…) and columns (lettered A, B, C…). Each box in the grid is called a cell, identified by its column + row (e.g. cell B3).
Why learn Excel?
- Used in almost every workplace — offices, hospitals, schools, banks
- Helps you organise, calculate, and visualise data quickly
- A highly valued skill for polytechnic and university coursework