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MS Excel Power Pivot BTWD*0820*601
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.
MS Excel Level 1 BTCS*0101*600
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.
Introduction to Power BI BTCS*0106*601
with Michael Stephens
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.
Introduction to AI BTCS*0110*600
with Michael Stephens
In this 6-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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.