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Mastering Microsoft Excel (Online at your own pace)


Adult Enrichment / Computers & Technology -
Online Certificates and Courses 2025

A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneur or a valued employee, is the ability to create, edit and manage spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel is the most used spreadsheet tool in the world. Stay current with this class, as it is always up-to-date and will change as the features of Excel change over time. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook, from creation to presentation. Learn how an Excel worksheet is constructed, populated with content, and edited for delivery. Master the options that can take your Excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia. Leave class with a set of skills that are in high demand and will be a deciding factor in your future success.

Software requirements: Microsoft Excel

This class can be taken on its own, as part of the Certificate in Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace, or as part of the Certificate in Mastering Excel.


Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ


Class Details:

Unit 1: Excel From The Ground Up
    Why businesses use Excel for spreadsheet management
    Technical requirements to use Excel (and all Office modules)
    Launch Excel and create your first Excel worksheet
    Discover how to protect and save your document
    Set your document’s Properties and Attributes including Subject, Title and Author
Unit 2: Excel Document Creation
    Explore the different parts of the Excel worksheet and document navigation
    Understand cells and their makeup
    Learn how to populate, format and merge cells
    Create multiple worksheet “workbooks”
    Learn how to insert comments and check spelling
Unit 3: Advanced Features and Functionality
    Create and manage formulas and functions
    Filter and sort tables and data
    Create “live” connections between multiple worksheets
    Create effective and informative table and charts
Unit 4: Excel Management and Sharing
    Create meaningful file names and understand filing systems to manage Excel documents
    Organize your documents on your hard drive and learn how to copy and move documents
    Manage track changes when co-authoring documents
    Printing and PDF file creation including setting print areas
    Learn how to export Excel tables and charts to PowerPoint presentations and Word documents
    Use Outlook to send Excel worksheets and workbooks to other users
Instructor

Elizabeth Flanagan


Elizabeth Flanagan co-founded WorkStrengths.com because she is passionate about helping individuals and companies leverage their talent to achieve their leadership potential, develop professional capabilities, and maximize effectiveness. She is results-oriented and pragmatic, drawing on 20+ years experience in executive positions within large Fortune 500 corporations and top-tier venture-funded startups – all of which gives her a broad perspective on the unique challenges workers and leaders face today.

Elizabeth holds an AB from Harvard University, cum laude, and an MBA from University of Virginia. In addition, she is a frequent speaker on the topic of Leadership Development and Gallup's CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder).

John Rutledge


With over 25 years’ experience in the IT field, John Rutledge has a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Computer Programming as well as having received numerous certifications and awards. He holds a Microsoft Office Master Certification and has a globally-recognized ICDL (International Computer Driver’s License) certification as well. John was the Manager of a Technical Support Desk for a multinational for several years. Prior to that, he held roles as Project Lead on a national software implementation project, Systems Analyst and Programmer Analyst. Currently the owner of an IT Consultancy firm, John works regularly with businesses of all sizes to assist them in understanding and managing their data.

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Sun-Sat, Feb 3 - Feb 28
12:01 - 11:59 AM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 195 00
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Sun-Sat, Apr 7 - May 2
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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 495 00
Registration begins  
Jan. 7th at 9:00 AM
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  Elizabeth Flanagan , John Rutledge


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Sun-Sat, Jun 2 - Jun 27
12:01 - 11:59 AM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 195 00
Registration begins  
Jan. 7th at 9:00 AM
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  Elizabeth Flanagan , John Rutledge


Online
Sun-Sat, Sep 2 - Sep 26
12:01 - 11:59 AM

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Tu
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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 195 00
Registration begins  
Jan. 7th at 9:00 AM