Course Description

Excel Power User

This certification is tailored for those looking to become power users in Excel, focusing on mastering advanced functions, automation features, and analytical tools that enhance both your productivity and your capabilities with data analysis. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including advanced formula techniques and data visualization. You will learn to leverage Excel's full suite of tools to streamline workflows, perform complex analyses, and create impactful data presentations.

Platform Features and Access

Get 365 days of expert-crafted, self-paced learning content designed for real industry relevance.

  • Gain job-ready skills with an industry- and academia-designed curriculum.
  • Learn from active experts who bring real insights and case studies.
  • Work on real-world projects using authentic datasets and virtual labs.
  • Build practical mastery through hands-on capstone projects.
  • Get 24/7 mentor and peer support to resolve doubts anytime.

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Program Courses and Hours

Course Name Course Type Course ID On-Demand (Hrs) Live Class (Hrs)
Excel Formulas and Functions Mandatory SP905
Excel Data Manipulation Mandatory SP921
Excel Data Analysis Mandatory SP925


Pathways

This certification satisfies 19.5 hours of the required courses for the following UMSL Certificates: Excel & Business Applications Certifications. Each course is worth 0.65 CEUs.

Requirements

This certification includes progressive courses: Excel Data Analysis, Excel Data Manipulation, and Excel Formulas and Functions. Completing this three-course sequence will result in issuing this badge, which may be displayed in your email signature and on LinkedIn.


Prerequisites

Intermediate Applications of Excel, or equivalent experience and working knowledge of Excel, is a prerequisite for these courses.

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Who Should Take This Badge?

Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application. This tool organizes, analyzes, presents, and shares data effectively, whether for work or personal needs. Most jobs in an office setting require the mastery of at least one spreadsheet application. This certificate will help professionals develop shortcuts for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data. Employees and job seekers looking to enhance their data management skills should also consider this certificate for professional development.

Workplace Skills

  • Advanced Formula Techniques: Master complex formulas and functions to handle sophisticated data analysis tasks, enabling you to solve challenging problems and automate data processing.

  • Data Visualization: Learn to create advanced data visualizations crucial for summarizing the necessary data for you to make professional as well as personal data-driven decisions.

  • Optimizing Data Organization: Enhance your ability to organize and manage data effectively in Excel, ensuring accuracy and accessibility in your workflows.

For More Information

For more information and registration details, please visit the dedicated course area on our website or contact our support team at enroll@awc.umsl.edu.