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Excel Classes Near Me

Find the best Excel courses near you with a wide range of learning options available for all skill levels. Whether you are starting out and looking for an introductory Excel class, advanced training, a certificate program, or a bootcamp, you’ll find conveniently located courses near you. Choose from in-person courses, or live online learning you can attend from anywhere. All American Graphics Institute Excel courses are led by live instructors.

American Graphics Institute (AGI) offers local Excel courses in select locations, as well as live online training you can attend from anywhere, and private Excel training for groups and individuals. This includes in-person Excel classes and workshops available at your office, or live on-line you can attend from any location - making it the ultimate Excel course near you.

Excel courses: short-term and long-term options

You can choose from short-term Excel workshops that are completed in a single day, multi-day Excel classes, week-long bootcamps, or multi-week Excel certificate programs near you. Choose a learning path based upon your goals, the Excel skills you need to learn and your career objective. If you are uncertain as to which Excel program is best for you, contact the experienced educational representatives at AGI for personalized guidance in selecting the right program. Call 781-376-6044 or use the chat option or contact form on this page.

Local Excel courses Near You

American Graphics Institute offers Excel courses to residents of all 50 states and internationally. You can attend courses online, or travel to AGI’s locations in Boston or Philadelphia for in-person courses.

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Popular Excel Courses Near You

Excel class - Introduction
Excel class - Intermediate
Excel class - Advanced
Excel Bootcamp
Excel AI course
Excel tips & tricks course
Excel Charts, Graphs and Design Course
Excel forecasting course
Excel VBA course
Power BI course - introduction
Excel course for UX Research

Excel courses near you for individuals

These live Excel courses provide a cost effective way to learn Excel in small-group workshops and receive personalized attention. In these live classes you see the instructors screen, hear their voice, and are able to ask questions. Course materials and a headset with microphone are provided with your enrollment. If you prefer to be in the same classroom as an instructor, there are regularly scheduled live, in-person Excel course dates and locations available in Boston or Philadelphia.

Excel courses near you for groups

For groups of three or more, private in-person Excel courses are available locally. Excel classes can be held on-site at your location, or training can be held off-site at a dedicated classroom space at one of our training centers.

Excel Classes Near Me - Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

Power BI course - introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Jul 14 2025 to Tue, Jul 15 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
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Excel class - Introduction

Nights

Mon, Jul 14 2025 to Tue, Jul 15 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel class - Intermediate

Nights

Mon, Jul 21 2025 to Tue, Jul 22 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel class - Advanced

Weekdays

Fri, Jul 25 2025 to Fri, Jul 25 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$249.00
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Excel Charts, Graphs and Design Course

Weekdays

Fri, Jul 25 2025 to Fri, Jul 25 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$295.00
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Excel tips & tricks course

Weekdays

Mon, Jul 28 2025 to Mon, Jul 28 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$295.00
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Excel class - Advanced

Nights

Mon, Jul 28 2025 to Tue, Jul 29 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel class - Intermediate

Weekdays

Tue, Jul 29 2025 to Tue, Jul 29 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$249.00
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Excel forecasting course

Weekdays

Tue, Jul 29 2025 to Tue, Jul 29 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$395.00
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Excel course for UX Research

Weekdays

Tue, Jul 29 2025 to Tue, Jul 29 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$395.00
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Excel course for UX Research

Weekdays

Wed, Jul 30 2025 to Wed, Jul 30 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$395.00
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Excel AI course

Weekdays

Fri, Aug 01 2025 to Fri, Aug 01 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Boston
American Graphics Institute
8 Cabot Rd
Boston - Woburn, MA
01801
$495.00
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Excel class - Introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 04 2025 to Mon, Aug 04 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel Bootcamp

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 04 2025 to Wed, Aug 06 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$747.00
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Excel class - Intermediate

Weekdays

Tue, Aug 05 2025 to Tue, Aug 05 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel class - Advanced

Weekdays

Wed, Aug 06 2025 to Wed, Aug 06 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Power BI course - introduction

Weekdays

Mon, Aug 11 2025 to Tue, Aug 12 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$795.00
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Excel class - Introduction

Nights

Mon, Aug 11 2025 to Tue, Aug 12 2025

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$249.00
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Excel Charts, Graphs and Design Course

Weekdays

Fri, Aug 15 2025 to Fri, Aug 15 2025

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Online
Live instructor-led class online
$295.00
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Course Details for Excel Classes Nearby

Choose any of the options for local Excel Classes below to see outlines, pricing and dates:

Excel Class - Introduction

In the introductory Excel class, learn to become more efficient with managing, organizing, presenting and evaluating data. Discover how to navigate the user interface and quickly move into data entry and calculations including averages, sums, and counts. Find out how to use autofill and the quick access tool bar to save time. Understand how to use formatting to change appearance, the case of text, or remove certain characters. Discover ways to format text and cells automatically, such as positive cells appear green and negative in red. Explore how to create charts to visualize data with pie charts, bar charts, and line graphs. Learn to manage multiple Excel sheets as well as share documents through printing and exporting. This is the perfect Excel class for beginners or those who use Excel but have no formal Excel training.

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Excel Class - Intermediate

This intermediate Excel class will deepen your knowledge with hands-on training. Learn to quickly find data with XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP as well as build Pivot Tables to summarize and analyze. Create advanced charts, and work with text using text functions. Learn to use statistical formulas including COUNTIFS and SUMIFS for understanding data. Expand your skills and improve your efficiency with this intermediate Excel course.

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Excel Class - Advanced

This advanced Excel class will turn you into an Excel power user, making you more efficient when using Excel. Learn to use powerful Excel capabilities, including nested functions and sensitivity analysis, in this one-day advanced course.

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Excel Bootcamp

The Excel Bootcamp includes three essential Excel classes available in a three-day intensive schedule. Start by learning efficient data entry, and formatting and progress into learning to create calculations and formulas. Find out how to create charts and graphs, apply conditional formatting, then learn to use VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and to use IF statements, as well as how to split and join text. You'll learn to use powerful tools for finding specific data with various matching and lookup commands, and work more efficiently with automation tools including hot keys.

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Excel AI course with Copilot & ChatGPT

Improve your productivity and decision-making with this hands-on AI course for Excel. This Excel Copilot training teaches you how to use Microsoft Copilot and other artificial intelligence tools to analyze data, generate insights, automate tasks, and create visualizations within Excel. Whether you're working with spreadsheets, formulas, or reports, this artificial intelligence course shows you how to work more effectively.

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Excel tips & tricks course

This Excel course provides a comprehensive exploration of tips and tricks to enhance your efficiency and proficiency with Excel. From seamless workbook and file management techniques to formatting wizardry that transforms your data into stunning presentations, this course teaches you the most essential Excel capabilities for working efficiently. Master formulas that streamline data handling, learn AutoSum, reference strategies, and error prevention. Find out how to efficiently manipulate data with advanced techniques, such as creating drop-down lists, conditional formatting, and dynamic data transposition. Explore the power of tables and pivot tables for comprehensive data analysis and presentation, and discover how to configure charts and graphics like a seasoned professional. This Excel course provides you with the tools that can revolutionize the way you work with data, and teaches you to navigate Excel's functionalities with confidence and precision.

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Excel charts, graphs and design course

In this Excel charts and graphs course, become an expert on creating data visualizations. Learn to create dynamic charts, discover techniques to visualize data, and create impactful data visualizations. Elevate your workbook design using styles, themes, and templates to consistently create professional documents. Develop expert skills with formatting and data visualization techniques, ensuring your spreadsheets are clear and easily comprehensible. Learn advanced charting strategies, from map charts to combo charts, going beyond standard pie and bar charts. Upon completing this course, you'll possess the skills to create visually compelling reports from Excel.

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Excel forecasting course

In this Excel course you learn the process and tools for forecasting and creating useful data projections to help with strategic decision-making. Master forecasting techniques using the Forecast Sheet and Forecast Functions as you learn tools for streamlining data analysis including the Quick Analysis Tool. Learn efficient data structuring, and create useful visualizations to aid decision making, including sparklines, and dynamic charts. Learn to use What-If Analysis to create scenarios and projections, and learn to use Goal Seek to create more precise forecasts. Enhance your analytical capabilities with Solver, defining and solving complex problems, optimizing numerical decisions, and conducting thorough What-If Analysis. You’ll also improve your data management skills as you learn to use the Power Query Editor for gathering, appending, merging, and transforming data. Elevate strategic analysis using the Excel Data Model, linking tables, creating calculated columns, measures, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In this Excel course you will gain skills to transform data into actionable insights for making informed decisions that drive success.

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Excel VBA course

This comprehensive two-day Excel course teaches Excel Programming with VBA, which can transform data collection, analysis, and reporting with Excel Visual Basic for Applications. Learn to work in the Visual Basic Editor and discover how to record, run, and edit Macros. Participants gain a deep understanding of the Excel VBA development environment, including macro security protocols. The course teaches Procedures and Functions, Excel Object Hierarchy, variable declaration, intrinsic functions, and optimal data type usage for seamless VBA programming. It further emphasizes control of program execution through decision structures and loops. Participants in this Excel VBA course learn to create interactive interfaces with UserForms and Controls, and perfect PivotTable manipulation. This course also builds skills for debugging, error handling and efficient code stepping when testing your Excel VBA work. The course is useful for data analysts, business professionals, business analysts, project managers, and any other role that works with data. Learn to automate tasks, optimize workflows, and confidently address complex data scenarios with Excel VBA programming.

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PowerBI course

This two-day introductory Power BI course is for anyone who needs to organize and visualize data, including Excel users looking to expand their skills with data management, manipulation, and visualization. The course is focused on building Power BI data visualizations, with emphasis on creating, adjusting, and formatting data from Excel and other sources. You will also learn to incorporate Power View and Power Pivot for enhanced capabilities, understand data modeling in Power BI, and gain skills in creating data connections, including database connections. Find out how to use the transformative capabilities of the Query Editor for data cleaning and formatting. The course also focuses on data relationships, as well as performing calculations on various data dimensions, including times and dates. Learn about publishing Power BI reports internally and externally, along with securing reports and controlling access. Gain a better understanding of options for interpreting data, applying techniques for quick data insights, and exploring the emerging capabilities of data interpretation and reporting with AI in Power BI.

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About AGI's Excel courses Nearby

For more than 25 years, American Graphics Institute has been providing local Excel classes, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI offers live courses at client sites near you, as well as live online training accessible from anywhere. The expert instructors are highly skilled Excel professionals and are also experienced educators, helping others to learn new skills.

Choosing the right Excel course 

Although there are many options for learning Excel, there’s a reason that American Graphics Institute is considered the top provider of Excel courses when looking for local Excel training. This includes AGI’s expert instructors with many years of practical Excel experience, as well as extensive skills and background in teaching Excel.

There are Excel training options of various durations, with shorter one-day and two-day courses and workshops, along with options for day and night courses. Longer-term bootcamp and certificate programs are also available for those wanting a more intensive, in-depth approach to learning new skills. This provides you with several options of different duration and cost beyond Excel courses. 

If you are new to Excel, you can benefit from the foundational, introductory Excel course, which you can attend individually, or as part of a bootcamp or certificate program. Even if you have previous experience, but lack formal training in Excel, the introductory class serves as a useful cornerstone. From there, you can move on to learn more advanced Excel skills and concepts.

The delivery format for Excel courses should also be considered as you decide which course to attend. Both in-person and online courses are led by live instructors when taking a class with American Graphics Institute. AGI offers regularly scheduled live online courses in which you can see the instructor’s screen, ask questions, and share your screen if you need assistance. You can also retake the Excel courses at no cost if you need additional practice or if you don't end up using your new skills right away. These Excel courses are offered at regularly scheduled dates. If you prefer in-person learning, you can request an instructor to come on-site to your business or organization, or you can travel to one of AGI’s in-person training centers for your course

If you need guidance in selecting the best Excel Excel for you, or have questions about the program, our expert training consultants are available to help. Call us at 800-851-9237, reach us on chat, or use the contact form on this page.

In-Person Excel courses nearby

There are several options for in-person Excel courses near you. For those looking to provide courses to the employees of corporations and organizations, AGI can have an instructor come on-site and deliver Excel training at your location. This can be more cost effective than having a group travel to a classroom. Training can be delivered in a conference room or meeting space, and laptop computers can be supplied if needed. AGI also has access to nearby locations for off-site training that can be arranged for Excel courses for a group of employees.

Excel courses Online

If you want the ultimate nearby Excel  courses, you can attend at home or from your office, without needing to travel. Your next live course is as close as your living room or office.

Live online Excel courses from AGI are interactive, with a live instructor and small group sessions, making it possible to get your questions answered in real-time, share your screen and projects for questions and feedback, and receive immediate input on your progress.

The American Graphics Institute sets the standard for live online classes. With more than a decade of experience in offering live online Excel courses, AGI has developed the process, infrastructure, and methods for effective online learning that is engaging, interesting and effective. Learn through explanations, demonstrations, and class projects you complete as well as through the ability to ask questions during the live class.

Excel courses are available for introductory through advanced topics. Those new to Excel can attend foundation-level courses which provide the essential skills along with an on-ramp for additional learning, with advanced courses available as you progress, or for those with existing skills and experience.

With courses for beginners who need to learn the fundamentals of Excel as well as advanced courses, bootcamps, and certificate programs, American Graphics Institute provides options for learners at all points in their careers. From those looking to start learning Excel, to experienced professionals, AGI is a trusted resource for professional development.

Excel courses for All Ages and Skills

While most Excel courses are professional development training for adults, there are some separate Excel programs for high school students. These programs provide career exploration while learning the tools used by professionals that work in design, marketing, and development roles. These programs are primarily offered during the summer, with some available after school hours during the academic year.

About Excel courses and Training

The regularly scheduled public Excel courses, courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn Excel as it relates to your specific needs. Our instructors have extensive experience with the concepts, applications, and tools related to Excel, and are experienced teachers. Instructors are reviewed after each course, and undergo continual professional development training and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam, and Adobe Certified Expert exams. Our instructors have been hired by Adobe to write their certification exams, and have developed official training courseware for both Adobe and Microsoft. In short, your local Excel course is delivered by an expert.

Prerequisites for Excel courses enrollment

The introductory Excel course requires no previous experience, and is available separately or as part of a bootcamp or certificate. The intermediate and advanced Excel classes require that you have all skills covered in the introductory Excel course. You can gain that Excel experience through the introductory course, or through past work experience. We also recommend that you have the software applications used for projects and exercises as part of the Excel courses. If attending Excel classes online, no-cost, limited-time versions of apps are generally available and can be used for the class. At AGI’s training centers, all Excel software and computers are provided.

Excel course materials

When attending a Excel course, you will receive an in-depth curriculum. Our instructors have authored more than 50 books on digital design, and you will receive a copy of one of our books or carefully selected course materials for you to have as reference following the class.

Locations for Regularly Scheduled Excel Classes Near Me

AGI offers live, in-person Excel courses near you in these cities. These small group Excel classes take place with the instructor in the same classroom with you, or attend live online.

Excel Classes Philadelphia
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Excel Classes Boston, MA

Locations For Excel Classes Near You

In addition to regularly scheduled local Excel classes, AGI also offers on-site Excel courses near you, available locally at your office or you can attend live online. Group off-site training is also available, we can arrange a classroom space and deliver Excel classes near you. Local Excel courses are available in these locations:

Alabama

Excel classes in Birmingham, AL
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Alaska

Excel Classes in Alaska

Arizona

Excel Classes in Mesa, AZ
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Arkansas

Excel classes in Little Rock, AR

California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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DC

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Delaware

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Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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London

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

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New Mexico

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Excel Courses GSA

American Graphics Institute offers [Graphic Design] Classes under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y. As a GSA contract holder, Excel training GSA pricing for federal agencies is available for both private and public Excel workshops. Contact an American Graphics Institute representative for additional information or to register with GSA pricing for Excel courses.

Determining the best class to start learning Excel

If you are just starting out with Excel, the introductory Microsoft Excel course is a good starting point. If you have experience with viewing spreadsheets but not with editing, securing, or creating formulas, the introductory course is also a good place to start. For help deciding which Excel class to take, or which skills you need to learn, contact us for guidance in selecting the best course for your needs. You can reach our staff by phone at 800-851-9237 or use the contact form on this page.

What you'll learn with Excel classes

Excel courses start by teaching foundational principles of efficiently collecting information, organizing, sorting, and calculating results. Participants in Excel courses also learn skills such as adding security to spreadsheets, adding page numbers, formatting, and using tools to display specific data.

Beginner Excel Courses

In beginner Excel courses participants learn about the foundations of creating spreadsheets for various purposes. Completing the introductory class provides a foundation for using Adobe Excel effectively.

Advanced Excel Courses

In the advanced Excel class, learn to use more complex tools for calculating, sorting, and changing data. Also learn more about the integration of Excel with related apps including other Microsoft Office tools. Participants apply newly learned Excel skills to projects completed through the course.

Corporate Excel training courses

If your company, group, or organization are looking to learn Excel, AGI offers custom courses that can be tailored for your group or organization. The course content and curriculum are tailored specifically to the needs of your organization, and can include content from any of the Excel courses, or training materials can be developed specifically for your group.

Private Excel courses

If you are looking for a private Excel course for your group or yourself, any Excel course can be delivered as a private workshop. Complete the contact form on this page for private Excel training or call 781-376-6044 to schedule a private course for you or your group, or to learn more about the best Excel courses to meet your learning objectives and budget.

Night and weekend Excel courses

In addition to the weekday classes, American Graphics Institute also offers weekend and night Excel courses. There are course options listed within the course schedules, or contact AGI for upcoming night and weekend dates.

Excel courses near me

You can find Excel courses near you with live Excel courses nearby, as well as live online Excel classes you can join from your home or office. AGI also offers instructors that come to your location, making it easy to schedule Excel training near you. With Excel courses available from anywhere, there are many options for training, classes, workshops, certificates, and bootcamps. AGI can help you to choose the best options for learning Excel that meet your location, schedule, learning preference, and budget while allowing you to attend Excel courses near you.

Excel adds artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities

Microsoft has rolled out AI in Excel under the Copilot brand. This includes new capabilities and ways to simplify common tasks such as creating charts and building formulas. Some of these Excel AI features from Copilot are stable, widely available, and working well. Other Excel AI features are still being tested, and can deliver incomplete or unexpected results. The Excel AI Copilot capabilities are a work in progress, and are certain to streamline work as they become more stable.

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Can you learn Excel online

Online Excel courses provide flexible learning for individuals of all skill levels. You can gain Excel skills right from your home or office. Schools such as AGI offer a range of courses, from basic Excel training for beginners to comprehensive Excel bootcamps for quickly mastering all the complex functions of Excel. Advantages of online Excel courses include flexibility in scheduling and the ability to learn from anywhere with an internet connection. Live online courses offer projects and the interaction with instructors and other students. On-demand Excel courses provide online self-paced learning. When choosing between these online learning options consider the way you learn best and your existing skills. Beginners may benefit from live courses, while experienced users might prefer on-demand classes. Private Excel training is also available for those wanting to learn Excel for specific projects. The best choice for you to learn Excel depends on your existing skills, individual preferences, and whether you learn better with a live instructor helping you, or prefer to learn independently. AGI has options for any way you want to learn Excel.

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Excel Certificates and Certifications

There are Excel certificates and certifications which can showcase your proficiency and skills. Certificates are awarded by educational institutions upon completing specific Excel courses, demonstrating proficiency and commitment to learning. Excel certifications involve passing an independent exam, like Microsoft's MOS Excel certification. Both certificates and certifications are valued by employers, certificates highlight intensive study, while certifications prove skills through standardized tests. Excel certificates and certification can boost your ability to get a job, as Excel proficiency is often required or desired in various roles, especially in finance and data analysis jobs. Many institutions, like AGI, offer certificate programs, with some courses preparing you for certification exams. Excel certification tests assess Excel skills, and can even provide college credit upon passing the exam.

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What is Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft that is available for macOS and Windows computers. An online version of Excel can also be accessed by any device using a web browser. It is used to collect data and perform data analysis, financial modeling, and data management. Excel was originally developed back in the 1980;s, when it was first developed under the name Multiplan. Excel 1.0 was released in 1985 for Macintosh and featured a graphical interface. Excel 2.0 was the first version released for Windows, in 1987, and offered improved performance and charting. Excel has since evolved with features like formulas, charts, data validation, and PivotTables. Excel is available forstand-alone purchases or as a subscription as part of Microsoft 365. There's also a free web-based version called Excel Online. Academic versions of Excel are available for students and educators through Microsoft 365 Education. Excel is widely used by businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

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How to Learn Excel

There are a number of ways to learn Excel, ranging from online and in-person courses, through tutorials and private training. Online Excel courses offer flexibility, diverse content, affordability, and certification options. In-person classes provide face-to-face interaction with a live instructor in the same classroom, follow a structured curriculum, and include hands-on projects. Private Excel training is useful if you want customized learning and one-on-one attention, whether for yourself individually, or for a private group. Excel tutorials are a low-cost option for learning Excel, and many tutorials offer self-paced learning with step-by-step instructions. Excel boot camps are the way to learn Excel if you want a comprehensive approach with hands-on practice and expert guidance. With these varied options, you can choose the approach to learning Excel that suits your needs, schedule, and budget.

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How long does it take to learn Excel

The time needed to learn Excel depends upon existing computer skills, familiarity with mathematical concepts, and the desired skill level. There are one-day Excel courses that teach sufficient skills for basic use. Basic Excel skills can be acquired in a single day or four nights through introductory Excel courses. Advanced Excel skills with data analysis require several days to learn, or attend an advanced course, or even a semester at a college or university. There are several options that can reduce the time needed to learn Excel, including tutorials, books, classes, and private training. Excel boot camps are another option, and offer intensive programs that teach basic skills through advanced techniques.

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How Difficult is it to Learn Excel

The amount of time and effort required to learn Excel varies depending on the level of skills you wish to obtain, and the type of work you plan to perform in Excel. For basic Excel skills, a one-day course or self-study over a few days will give you the skills you need. If you need to perform complex data analysis, it will require weeks of learning or a comprehensive Excel bootcamp to gain these skills. If you have foundational computer literacy and math skills you will learn more quickly. You can also speed the learning process by creating a plan that details the tasks and what you need to do with the data. While Excel is complex, you can learn Excel more quickly with dedication, structured learning, and targeted training. Excel's versatility and widespread use makes it a valuable skill for professionals in many industries.

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Using Excel to improve data management and analytics

Excel is a versatile tool for data management and data analytics used by professionals across a wide variety of jobs and industries. Excel helps with data validation, and ensures accuracy and consistency through the ability to apply rules and constraints to data inputs. Excel’s PivotTables help summarize and analyze large sets of data in an interactive way, providing insights that might otherwise be difficult to determine. Excel's built-in formulas and functions streamline calculations and automate complex data analysis. The data visualization options in Excel include charts and graphs to communicate findings. Excel’s ability to help collect, validate, organize, analyze, and present data efficiently, makes it useful for any job requiring data management, data analytics, or reporting.

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10 Jobs that use Excel

Although many people associate Excel with bookkeeper and accounting jobs, it is used across a wide variety of professions and is one of the most widely used software applications used by professionals. Used by marketers, salespeople, project managers, data analysts, financial analysts, and many others, Excel is an indispensable business tool for many jobs. Data analysts and researchers use Excel to sort, clean, and analyze data, project managers track timelines and resources, and sales/marketing pros manage customer data and trends. HR specialists organize employee info, while supply chain managers optimize logistics and schedules. Even teachers use Excel for tracking grades and assignments. It’s difficult to find a profession where Excel isn’t used.

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Why learn Excel

There are many reasons why you should learn Excel, both personally and professionally. Excel provides for more efficient management and organization of data. It also helps you to analyze data through the use of formulas, filters, functions, and pivot tables, making it faster and easier to create calculations and insights, which can be made even faster using automation techniques. You can also use Excel to visualize data with charts and graphs, making information easier to understand. Excel is a sought-after job skill that is useful in many job roles and careers. Whether working at a company, nonprofit, or government agency, knowing Excel improves your career prospects as well as opportunities for advancement.

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