Free Level 1 Spreadsheet Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 weeks, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll learn to create, edit, and use spreadsheets with confidence, covering the practical digital skills that employers look for. Before you start, you'll have a short information and guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. A useful free spreadsheet course for adults who want to improve their digital skills for work or everyday life.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll create and format spreadsheets to organise information clearly.
You'll enter and edit data accurately in rows and columns.
You'll use formulas and basic functions to calculate totals and averages.
You'll sort and filter data to find what you need quickly.
You'll produce charts and graphs to present information visually.
You'll save, print, and share spreadsheet files correctly.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Wellington House, with tutor-led sessions and hands-on practice at a computer. Learning is part-time during the day over 36 weeks. Assessment is based on practical tasks completed during the course, where you demonstrate your spreadsheet skills directly. Your tutor will guide you through each skill and check your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information in spreadsheets daily.
Administrator: using spreadsheets to track records and produce reports.
Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with basic data and figures.
Receptionist: organising rotas, bookings, and contact lists digitally.
Warehouse coordinator: tracking stock and orders using spreadsheet tools.
Customer service advisor: logging and reporting customer data efficiently.
What you could study next
Level 2 Spreadsheet Software: the next step up, covering more advanced functions and data management.
Level 1 or Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ): a broader digital skills qualification covering word processing, email, and online tools alongside spreadsheets.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: useful alongside spreadsheet skills for roles that involve working with numbers and data.
