Excel – Part 1

Ready to start building your Excel skills from the ground up? This beginner Excel training course provides the foundation you need to grow your knowledge and become an expert in data manipulation over time. You’ll learn how to create and format worksheets, perform basic calculation operations, work with charts and tables, and organize data efficiently. This course also covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Excel Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-200 and Excel Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-201. Master the basics—and open the door to more advanced skills in data analysis, reporting, data visualization, and spreadsheet management.

Course Details

Price:

$295.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

In this Excel for beginners course, you’ll learn how to create and format spreadsheets, apply Excel formulas and Excel functions, design and modify Excel charts, and organize information into structured tables and worksheets. You’ll develop the confidence to use Excel like a pro, streamline everyday tasks, and set a strong foundation for advanced tips and future certifications.

Basic computer literacy Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills

Working with Functions

Work with ranges
Use logical, date/time, and text functions
Apply specialized formulas

Working with Lists

Sort and filter data
Query data with database functions
Outline and subtotal lists within a workbook

Analyzing Data

Create and manage Excel tables
Apply intermediate and advanced conditional formatting

Visualizing Data with Charts

Build and modify charts for clarity
Apply formatting and advanced chart features

Using PivotTables and PivotCharts

Create and analyze PivotTables
Build dynamic PivotCharts
Use slicers and timelines for filtering

Class Dates & Times


01/08/2026 Virtual 11:00:00 to 19:00:00 PST Enroll Now $295.00
01/08/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
01/05/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
01/29/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
01/16/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
01/21/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
01/26/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
02/16/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
02/11/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00
02/06/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $295.00

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