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MS Excel Level 2 BTCS*0102*600
with Michael Stephens
Feel comfortable with Excel basics but want to advance to an intermediate level? In this 7-hour in-person class in our hands-on computer lab, you'll learn advanced tools for analysis, organization and presentation of more complex data. Practice using more elaborate functions, creating ranges and tables, data validation, conditional formatting and advanced charts. A highlight is learning to wield the popular and powerful feature of PivotTables, a highly effective tool for dynamic data summarization. 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. Excel 1 is strongly recommended but not required.
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MS Excel for Accounting BTCS*0108*600
with Bridgette White
Spending too much on accounting software? Utilize Excel as a cost-effective alternative, as it offers robust features for accounting tasks. In this in-person course, you will learn how to use Excel for basic accounting, financial statements, statement of cash flows, bank reconciliation, payroll register, budgeting, and depreciation schedules. Through guided exercises and real-world scenarios, you will practice applying Excel tools to common accounting challenges. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently use Excel to support everyday accounting tasks and produce clear, professional results. Basic to intermediate familiarity with Excel is recommended, but no advanced skills are required.
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MS Excel Level 3 BTCS*0103*600
with Michael Stephens
Ready to scale the ladder to Excel Expert heights? In this 7-hour in-person class in our hands-on computer lab, you'll learn about Excel's most powerful and advanced tools for data analysis and presentation. Practice logical and lookup functions, more advanced formulas, arrays, auditing, error-trapping, and the much beloved date, time, text, and other functions. Learn about importing external data via Power Pivot, exporting data, What-If Analysis and automating repetitive tasks with macros. 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. Excel 1 and 2 are strongly recommended but not required.
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MS 365 Copilot AI Essentials BTCS*0115*600
with Michael Stephens
New to Microsoft 365 Copilot AI? This 4-hour, in-person class held in our hands-on computer lab provides an introduction to Copilot and its integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and other apps. Learn how Copilot assists you with streamlining workflows, supporting communication and decision-making. You'll learn the difference between the basic version bundled with Office 365 and the advanced features of the additional cost version, Copilot Studio. Review practical use cases, learn techniques for crafting prompts, and practice using Copilot to summarize documents, generate content, analyze data, and automate tasks. Walk away with the confidence that you're ready to use Copilot to help you at work and home. No prerequisites.
Canva for Business BTBE*0202*600
with Madeline Newman
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.
MS Excel Level 1 BTCS*0101*601
with Michael Stephens
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.
MS Excel PivotTables & PivotCharts BTCS*0104*600
with Michael Stephens
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 drag ‘n drops. In this 7-hour in-person class 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, feed it into PTs and PCs and behold transformed, highly organized and ultimately invaluable data analysis. Books provided. While not required, completing Excel Levels 1-3 are recommended to get the most out of this course.
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Excel Power Pivot BTCS*0105*600
with Michael Stephens
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.