Got data?  “…sometimes it’s hard to know where to start, especially when you have a lot of data.” (Microsoft)   PivotTables (PTs) are a legendary Excel feature. Have you ever used them to summarize, analyze, explore, and present your data? They’re highly flexible and adjustable with a few mouse clicks. In this 4-hour in-person class, held in our hands-on computer lab, learn about preparing raw data, creating PTs from multiple sources, summarizing, organizing, filtering and formatting PTs, followed by creating, manipulating and formatting their synchronized “sister” PivotCharts. Leave with skills to take your pile of data and feed it into PTs and PCs for useful data analysis.Books provided. While not required, completing Excel Levels 1-3 are recommended to get the most out of this course.

Ready to “power-up” and perform more advanced data modeling and analytical capabilities beyond traditional PivotTables? This 4-hour in-person course offers comprehensive instruction in Excel’s Power Pivot add-in. Conducted in our hands-on computer lab, you’ll gain expertise in Power Pivot’s mighty features for processing, transforming, and summarizing large datasets, including utilizing the Power Pivot Data Model. Key topics include navigating the Power Pivot interface, managing data relationships for dynamic reporting, creating calculated fields, columns, and KPIs, applying CUBE functions to access multidimensional database information, and an introduction to DAX date and time functions for advanced time-based calculations. Upon completion, you’ll be more equipped to efficiently interpret complex data and deliver informative reports that support sound business decisions. Books provided. Prior completion of Excel Levels 1-3 and PivotTables are highly recommended to get the most out of this course, but not mandatory.

This class covers essential skills related to the latest version of Intuit's popular online bookkeeping program. Topics covered include customizing company-level settings, setting up customers, dealing with bank deposits, bank feeds, and reconciliation processes for bank and credit card accounts.

In this 7-hour, in-person course, you will get an in-depth overview of the expansive field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering its principal branches and a range of practical applications suitable for both your personal and professional contexts. You’ll examine the benefits and challenges associated with AI, including considerations of ethics and security. The curriculum includes an introduction to various AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others. In our computer lab setting, try hands-on exercises focused on Gen(erative)AI, explore real-world use cases that enhance productivity in work and home settings, and learn fundamental concepts of Prompt Engineering. Explore the future trajectory of AI, as we prepare for its inevitable, further integration into our daily work and home lives. No prior knowledge of AI is required.

Learn how to use Canva, a free and easy design tool, to create eye-catching marketing materials for your business. From social media graphics to flyers and business cards, this hands-on class will show you how to design professional-looking content-even if you're not a graphic designer.

Learn how to use Canva, a free and easy design tool, to create eye-catching marketing materials for your business. From social media graphics to flyers and business cards, this hands-on class will show you how to design professional-looking content-even if you're not a graphic designer.

Rusty or new to Microsoft Excel? In this 7-hour in-person class in our hands-on computer lab, learn to create and format worksheets that contain calculations with formulas and functions, including the importance of using proper reference types. Moving and copying data correctly, manipulating data, chart creation, and various other tips and tricks are also covered. Coursebooks, practice files used during class and dozens of additional test worksheets with solutions are also provided for further practice, or even as templates in your future builds. Gain the confidence to build, repair and upgrade spreadsheets. Participants leave this course with a new or increased love of Excel, a powerful and legendary data tool.

Fairly handy with Excel, and ready to enhance your data analysis skills? This 7-hour in-person class, held in our hands-on computer lab, introduces Microsoft Power BI. It leverages familiarity with Excel while introducing advanced tools for data connection and visualization. Power BI offers functionalities exceeding those available in traditional spreadsheets, allowing for the creation of interactive reports and dashboards. Its visualization and reporting features support comprehensive exploration, analysis, and communication of business insights. Learn about connecting to various data sources, analyzing, cleaning, transforming, loading, visualizing, and reporting data using Power BI. Leave equipped to build your own real-time PBI dashboards. Books provided. While not required, completing Excel Levels 1-3, PivotTables, and Power Pivot are recommended to get the most out of this course.