Essentials and advanced classes offered
According to research conducted on Indeed.com job listings in 2016 for 50 of the most populous cities in the U.S., Microsoft Excel is the most in-demand software skill on the market.
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Microsoft® Excel Essentials Sept. 3-24, 2019 Navigate through the Microsoft Excel application with confidence, and acquire familiarity with Excel’s data management capabilities.
Microsoft® Excel Advanced Concepts Oct. 1-22, 2019 Work with complex datasets using advanced functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel
Microsoft® Excel Advanced Reporting and Analytics Oct. 30-Nov. 20, 2019 Create interactive dashboard reports and data visualizations in Microsoft Excel
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In response to this need, the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS) is continuing to offer foundational and advanced Excel classes—on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. on the Newark campus—to equip participants with the skills needed in today’s job market.
“Knowing that Excel is required in so many professions, our goal is to provide students, recent college graduates, career changers, and anyone else looking to obtain the necessary skills with the appropriate training in a convenient, evening, weekly format,” said Patricia Allen, UD PCS program coordinator.
Microsoft® Excel Essentials (Sept. 3-24) focuses on the foundational skill set needed to navigate through the Excel application with confidence and acquire familiarity with its data management capabilities. Summarizing datasets and preparing a workbook for distribution on a professional level are covered.
Microsoft® Excel Advanced Concepts (Oct. 1-22) addresses complex datasets using advanced functions and formulas. Lessons include instruction on presenting data insights using advanced charting techniques, setting up forms for collaborative workplace projects, and preparing interactive pivot tables for distribution on a professional level.
Microsoft® Excel Advanced Reporting and Analytics (Nov. 5-Dec. 3) concentrates on creating interactive dashboard reports and data visualizations using the advanced capabilities of Power View, Power Pivot and DAX formulas. Focus expands from traditional pivot tables to state-of-the-art Power Pivot data modeling.
To register, or for more information, visit pcs.udel.edu/ms-excel, email continuing-ed@udel.edu, or call 302-831-7600.
Microsoft® Excel Essentials, Microsoft® Excel Advanced Concepts and Microsoft® Excel Advanced Reporting and Analytics are independent courses and are neither affiliated with, nor authorized, sponsored, or approved by, Microsoft Corporation.
