This course includes
- 24 hours of live, project-based training from experts
- Access to class recordings (30 days)
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
Learn Excel
Courses in this Package
This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.
Unit 1 6 Hours
Excel Level I: Fundamentals
Excel Level I: Fundamentals
In this beginner Excel course, you will learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculators, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing.
- Become familiar with the interface and data entry
- Learn essential formulas and functions
- Format and print your work
- Create charts, including line, column, and pie charts
- Learn tips and tricks for easy workbook management
- Review key concepts in a final project
Unit 2 6 Hours
Excel Level II: Intermediate
Excel Level II: Intermediate
Learn intermediate Excel functions like VLOOKUP and SUMIFS, and how to summarize data with Pivot Tables, Sort and Filter databases, and split and join text.
- Learn to split and join text, add data validation, and use named ranges
- Use database functions such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
- Add logical statements, including AND, OR, and IF statements
- Create PivotTables to quickly summarize large databases
- Use statistical functions such as RANK, COUNTIFS, and SUMIFS
- Create advanced combo charts from multiple charts
- Review key concepts by creating a final project
Unit 3 6 Hours
Excel Level III: Advanced
Excel Level III: Advanced
Learn all of the most complex features of Microsoft Excel in this advanced training course.
- Understand cell management, including cell locking, auditing, and hotkeys
- Learn special formatting for calculating dates
- Use advanced functions, such as nested IF statements
- Learn advanced analytical tools for data consolidation, conditions to exclude data, and PivotCharts
- Use advanced database functions, such as MATCH, VLOOKUP-MATCH, and INDEX-Double MATCH
- Record macros and relative reference macros for ad-hoc reporting
- Create a project that applies key concepts from the class
Program Reviews
Our alumni consistently commend the expertise of our instructors and the real-world relevance of our programs. Their feedback highlights how Graduate School USA training has advanced their skills, supported their agencies’ missions, and fostered long-term professional growth.
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Stefani Barry Sep 9, 2025
The Excel Fundamentals training is thorough, easy to follow, and actually engaging! I honestly didn't expect to learn as much as I did from this Level 1 class! I'm very pleased with this training.
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Crystal W. Sep 9, 2025
I have not worked in Excel in years, and I feel I am walking out of this course knowing more than before!
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Fatoumata S. Sep 9, 2025
Great experience! Enough breaks and opportunities to ask questions.
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Jordan J. Sep 9, 2025
Adebayo Norman was terrific. He guided the whole course in a great manner and answered all the questions anyone had.
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Joy V. Sep 9, 2025
Great class to learn the essentials of Excel.
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Toya Cook Sep 7, 2025
I learned a great deal!
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David Mansell Sep 4, 2025
After taking this class, I have less apprehension and feel more confident when approaching charts, tables, and graphs, as well as data entry.
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Keilee L. Sep 4, 2025
He is a very nice instructor and knows the content inside out.
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Bianca Betancourt Sep 4, 2025
Just when you think you know it all. You learn a slew of other things. The beginner class was just the beginning. I am thankful for taking this course.
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Patricia B. Sep 4, 2025
Ade was great!
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Simar K. Sep 4, 2025
Great instructor, good pacing, and explanations in a way that is easy to follow.
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Carmen M. Sep 4, 2025
I thought I understood Excel until I took the Fundamental course. I learned so much!
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Alphonso W. Aug 27, 2025
My experience was great, I had a chance to pick up on the portions I had forgotten. I would recommend.
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Thais S. Aug 27, 2025
I learned many new things that will help me at work.
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Conor F. Aug 27, 2025
Outstanding, highly knowledgeable instructor.
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Tamickyo C. Aug 27, 2025
The class moved at a fast pace, but the instructor was absolutely amazing. He explained complex topics clearly, kept the energy high, and made the material engaging. I learned a lot in a short time thanks to the instructor's teaching style. Highly recommended!
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Melissa Deleon Aug 26, 2025
This course is immediately applicable to my work, and it will enable me to communicate with data more effectively. Instructor is very knowledgeable.
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Wendy Rodriguez Aug 26, 2025
This was a great refresher for me. It's been over 15 years since I first learned Excel, but I did not have the opportunity to use it until now. This was a lot of information, but VERY helpful!
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Annabelle Rogers Aug 26, 2025
It was great! I went in person, and I definitely recommend going in person because it was more hands-on and easier for the instructor to help you.
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Anastasia D. Aug 26, 2025
Great class. Will be taking many tricks with me.
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Janet Pagan Aug 26, 2025
Very good experience.
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Pimsiri K. Aug 26, 2025
Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to Level 2.
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Michele D. Aug 20, 2025
I'm always happy to have Ade as my instructor. He keeps it simple and to the point.
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Djeinabou K. Aug 20, 2025
Perfect presentation and good practices.
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Trevor F. Aug 20, 2025
Class was well-paced and easy to digest.
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Tuition
Full Tuition
Price before discounts: $747Full tuition: $549
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This course includes
- 24 hours of live, project-based training from experts
- Access to class recordings (30 days)
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
Learning Experience Highlights
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The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

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Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
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- Remote setup assistance provided



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Class Recordings
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.




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