Excel & Google Sheets

Overview

In any professional activity, working efficiently with data means less time wasted, fewer errors, and information that is easier to understand and use. Excel and Google Sheets are two of the most accessible and useful tools for organizing, processing, and analyzing data.

Course starts: September 22, 2026

The “Excel & Google Sheets” course is designed for people who want to work more efficiently with spreadsheets and data, regardless of their level of experience. The program starts with organizing information correctly and using the essential Excel tools, then moves on to formulas, functions, pivot tables, charts, task automation, and data protection.

An important part of the course is Google Sheets, where participants will learn how to work with online documents, collaborate in real time, manage access permissions, and transfer information between Excel and Google Sheets.

The course focuses on practical application. Participants will work with examples and situations that closely reflect everyday professional tasks, allowing them to immediately apply their new skills at work, in business, in their studies, or in administrative activities.

By the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of how to use Excel and Google Sheets to organize, analyze, present, protect, and manage data more simply and efficiently.

Special Registration Prices

Early Booking — until September 10, 2026 — 2,200 MDL
Special price for participants who register by the specified date.

Previous Participant — 2,250 MDL
Special price for those who have previously participated in an Inotek course.

Second Family Member — 2,250 MDL
Special price for the second member of the same family enrolled in the course.

Special prices are subject to the conditions established by the organizer.

Course plan

1
Module 1: Introduction to Spreadsheet Calculation (4 lessons)
  • Spreadsheet Thinking and Principles of Effective Data Organization
  • The application interface MS Excel: ribbon, tabs, quick access toolbar.
  • Essential concepts: cells, worksheets, workbooks.
  • Quick navigation methods and using shortcuts.
  • Organizing data for efficiency: grouping and multiple copying.
2
Module 2: Data Entry and Formatting (4 hours)
  • Entering data from various sources.
  • Custom lists and series.
  • Numeric, stylistic, and conditional formatting.
  • Setting up data validation to prevent errors.
  • Practical exercise: creating an organized workbook to track a project.
3
Module 3: Common Functions and Basic Analysis (4 lessons)
  • Basic functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX.
  • Conditional functions: IF, AND, OR.
  • Text functions: TRIM, CONCATENATE, UPPER, LOWER.
  • Introduction to date functions: TODAY, NETWORKDAYS, DAYS.
  • Practical exercise: using functions to generate reports.
4
Module 4: Tables and Data Visualization (4 hours)
  • Creating and configuring pivot tables.
  • Advanced sorting and filtering of data.
  • Creating simple and interactive charts: bar, line, pie.
  • Customizing charts for professional reports.
  • Practical exercise: analyzing monthly sales and graphical visualization.
5
Module 5: Automation and Data Protection (6 lessons)
  • Automatic highlighting of information (advanced conditional formatting).
  • Creating templates for repetitive tasks.
  • Using the VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP functions to retrieve information.
  • Practical exercise: automating human resources records.
  • Protecting Worksheets and Cells with Passwords and Editing Restrictions
  • Protecting Workbooks and Managing Access with Passwords and Permissions
6
Module 6: Google Sheets (6 lessons)

Topic 1: Introduction to Google Sheets

  • Introduction to Google Sheets
  • Interface and key tools
  • Basic concepts: cells, sheets, and spreadsheets
  • Creating and managing documents
  • Differences and similarities between Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Topic 2: Working with Data in Google Sheets

  • Entering and organizing data
  • Data formatting
  • Series and lists
  • Sorting and filtering data
  • Data validation

Topic 3: Formulas and Functions

  • Using formulas in Google Sheets
  • Common functions for calculations and data analysis
  • Using functions to automate tasks
  • Working with data to create reports

Topic 4: Collaboration in Google Sheets

  • Sharing documents
  • Working simultaneously with multiple users
  • Managing access permissions
  • Comments and collaborative editing
  • Tracking and managing changes

Topic 5: Integrating Excel and Google Sheets

  • Importing Excel files into Google Sheets
  • Exporting Google Sheets documents
  • Working with documents in different formats
  • Practical use of Excel and Google Sheets

Topic 6: Review and Updates

Pădure Gheorghe
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Pădure Gheorghe

IT teacher, First Teaching Degree.

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