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Duration
This program is delivered over a period of 1 day.
Intake
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Overview
Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
A practical introduction to Excel focused on building a complete, accurate and professionally presented workplace spreadsheet. Learners work through a realistic business scenario and develop the core Excel skills required for everyday workplace use.
A practical introduction to Excel focused on building a complete, accurate and professionally presented workplace spreadsheet. Learners work through a realistic business scenario and develop the core Excel skills required for everyday workplace use.
Learning Focus:
- Excel interface and workbook structure;
- Entering and organising data;
- Data types;
- Formulas and calculation operators;
- Relative and absolute cell references;
- SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT and simple IF;
- Number, date, currency and percentage formatting;
- Sort and filter; conditional formatting;
- Basic charts;
- Worksheet management;
- Page layout;
- Printing and PDF output.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Alice Springs campus |
| Duration | This short course is delivered over 1 day 9:00am - 3:00pm (including lunch break) |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face |
| Available Dates | Alice Springs Campus Tuesday, 17th November 2026 |
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Fees
2026 Fees
| Fee Type | 2026 Course Fees |
| NT Government supported* | Not available for this course |
| Flat Fee | $350.00 |
Fees are indicative and subject to change annually
International VET Package
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
What will I study?
Participants enrol in the unit listed below to undertake ZSCV027 Excel Essentials - Build a Functional Workplace Spreadsheet (Non-Award).
Course structure
Upon successful completion, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
The total Nominal Hours for this course is 6.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
| ZSCVICT027 | Excel essentials - build a functional workplace spreadsheet | 6 |
| Total nominal hours for the training program | 6 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There are no requirements for this short course. However, it is recommended that participants should have basic computer skills including opening, saving and navigating files.
Resources
Participants are provided with workbooks which include:
- worked examples and practice activities.
- realistic workplace dataset
- scenario-based discussion topics
- digital resource package including reference materials and links
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Course details
Location and study mode
Locations: Alice Springs
Study Mode: On campus
Note:
Delivery at individuals locations is subject to demand. Additional locations and/or study modes may become available pending sufficient demand.
Additional information
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
Learn about business at CDU
Sushan is from Nepal studying a Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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