Certificate in Mastering Excel
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Print- Mastering Microsoft Excel – Learn the fundamentals of creating and formatting spreadsheets to organize and analyze data effectively.
- Intermediate Excel – Build on your skills with formulas, functions, charts, and tools to manage and interpret data.
- Excel Performance & Tools – Master complex functions, data analysis, and automation techniques to solve sophisticated business problems.
Note: Students must have Microsoft Excel installed to complete this certificate.
A must-have skill in today’s data-driven world, Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet tool across industries. The Certificate in Mastering Excel equips you with the skills to create, edit, manage, and analyze data with confidence—whether you’re a business owner, administrator, or aspiring data analyst.
In this three-course series, you’ll begin by mastering the fundamentals of Excel and learning how to construct, format, and organize spreadsheets effectively. You’ll then advance into data organization and calculation techniques, including popular functions and formatting tools that enhance both the appearance and utility of your workbooks. Finally, you’ll explore advanced Excel features that support forecasting, decision-making, and dynamic reporting, such as pivot tables, dashboards, and What-If analysis tools. By completing this certificate, you’ll gain in-demand skills that help you work more efficiently, make informed decisions, and contribute more value to your organization.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Create, format, and organize Excel spreadsheets for a wide range of business uses.
- Use formulas, functions, and formatting tools to calculate and present data clearly and accurately.
- Apply popular Excel tools such as data validation, named ranges, lookup functions, and pivot tables.
- Use intermediate and advanced features such as Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, dashboards, and conditional logic to support forecasting and business analysis.
- Collaborate and protect workbooks, manage multiple sheets, and export Excel content to other Microsoft Office tools.
- Present data in meaningful, visual formats that support decision-making and professional communication.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
- Professionals and administrators who work with data, reports, or budgets
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs managing inventory, sales, or customer information
- Job seekers or career changers looking to build high-demand Excel skills
- Early-career professionals and students who want to increase workplace readiness
- Anyone looking to improve productivity and perform data analysis with confidence
Registration Deadline: Participants can register up to 5 days after the course begins.
Course Access: Offered in partnership with LERN. Log in 24/7—no live meetings.
Course Format: Weekly units include readings, audio-slide lectures, self-quizzes, and discussion forums.
Tips for Success: Log in 2–3 times a week and contribute 2–3 thoughtful posts per unit for the best experience.
Recognized Credentials: Earn nationally recognized CEUs from the Learning Resources Network (LERN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association—perfect for meeting professional development goals or licensure requirements.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers this class/certificate in partnership with LERN. Therefore, you may cancel your registration up until you receive your login and password from LERN and receive a full refund minus any credit card processing fees. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.edu
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Online courses offered with the Learning Resources Network (LERN) continue to run, as scheduled during inclement weather. If there are changes to meeting status, you will receive an email at the address you provided upon registration informing you of the cancelation.
*exempt-this offering is ineligible for waiver use
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
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