Introduction to Spreadsheets

Course code COMP 0832

Credit 0.0

Length 96.0 hours

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This course covers the basic skills needed to produce reports that involve numbers and calculations. Students learn how to enter and edit text and numeric data; enter calculating formulas and statistical functions; format numbers and text to produce clear, accurate and attractive printouts, and create simple charts to show relationships between numeric data.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Windows (COMP 0735) or equivalent; Grade 9 English or equivalent (English 041, CLB 6, or ESL Upper Advanced).

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What you will learn

  • Purpose and layout of spreadsheet application
  • Select cells
  • Enter and edit data
  • Perform calculations
  • Format cells
  • Copy and move cell contents
  • Use functions in formulas
  • Print a worksheet
  • Create simple charts

How to register

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40243 January 6, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Self Paced VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40344 February 3, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Self Paced VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40444 March 3, 2026
to March 31, 2026
Self Paced VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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