Excel Level 1 teaches basic concepts and skills to start being productive with Microsoft Excel and is a strong start on a journey towards becoming an Excel Expert. It covers how to create and format worksheets that contain calculations with formulas and functions, including using proper reference types. Moving and copying data correctly, basic chart creation and various other tips and tricks are also covered. Books are provided, along with classroom hands-on-keyboard activities. For students who might consider the option Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Assicate and Expert exams, this course along with Excel 2 and Excel 3, map to the objectives of both exams.