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The class will focus on foundational skills, covering terminology, interface navigation, data entry, basic formulas, and more.

The class will focus on foundational skills, covering terminology, interface navigation, data entry, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE), formatting, sorting/filtering, and simple charts, designed to build confidence through practical, hands-on exercises.

• Terminology, Interface, and Navigation
• Basic Data Entry, and Keyboard shortcuts
• Basic Formulas and Functions
• Data Management and Visualization

Recommended Prerequisites

Prior Excel experience is NOT required for the beginning Excel class. Participants should have the following basic computer literacy skills including being comfortable using a mouse and keyboard; navigating the Windows operating system to find, open, and save files; basic typing text and numbers. Additionally, a general understanding of basic math is useful.

The instructor for this training is Josepha B. Thompson, Owner, Fresh Brewed Solutions.

This training is being provided by The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing in partnership with Wytheville Community College. This training is exclusively available to SVAM manufacturing member companies.

Due to limited capacity and a desire to share this opportunity among membership, companies are limited to no more than 3 individuals per company.

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The focus will be on improving efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

The focus will be on improving efficiency and data analysis capabilities. Key topics include managing large datasets, intermediate functions (VLOOKUP), data visualization, PivotTables, and data validation.

• Data Management and Efficiency Tools
• Intermediate Formulas and Functions
• Pivot Tables and Data Analysis

Recommended Prerequisites

Participants should be successful in all of the topics and requirements of the beginning class. Experience with basic sorting, filtering, and formatting cells/data sets. Proficiency in writing basic mathematical formulas and using fundamental functions. A solid understanding of relative and absolute cell references. Ability to navigate the ribbon, ribbons tabs, and manage worksheets (add, move, rename). Ability to create, save, print, and edit workbooks.

The instructor for this training is Josepha B. Thompson, Owner, Fresh Brewed Solutions.

This training is being provided by The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing in partnership with Wytheville Community College. This training is exclusively available to SVAM manufacturing member companies.

Due to limited capacity and a desire to share this opportunity among membership, companies are limited to no more than 3 individuals per company.

Registration