Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Hands-on Training from Experts NYC or Live Online

Master VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas and functions in this intermediate Excel course. Build on your basic Excel knowledge by learning more advanced techniques like Sort & Filter, logical functions, and time-saving tricks.

This course includes

  • 6 hours of live, project-based training from experts
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Supplemental refresher video suite
  • Access to class recordings (30 days)
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Small class sizes

The intermediate Excel class focuses on more advanced functions (including VLOOKUP, COUNTIFS and SUMIFs), Sort & Filter, and Pivot Tables. You'll also learn crucial text-related features like splitting and joining text, removing duplicates, and data validation. Embedded in the course are pivotal time-saving tricks like Paste Special, keyboard shortcuts, and navigation techniques.

Operating System Note: A PC or Mac with Excel will be provided (choose your operating system at checkout). The instructor will present on a PC but will explain the differences for Mac students, and the class files clearly outline the differences.

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This course has a prerequisite

Attendees must have beginner Excel skills equivalent to our Excel Fundamentals course, including basic functions and formulas, printing, formatting, basic charts, and tables.

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel is rated 4.8 stars by 3,016 students

in the past 24 months

Great experience. I recommend the class.

This will help me in my day-to-day work as a Business Analyst.

This was my second Excel class with Mike. It built on the Fundamentals class, and already I feel I have a better handle on Excel. Mike is friendly, knowledgeable, and brings positivity and humor to what some may consider a dry subject material. He answers all questions and makes sure we are on the same page before moving on.

This class built my confidence to create more dynamic materials with Excel.

I think this class was amazing for learning Excel.

Super helpful! Finally took the time to stop and learn about Excel, and I can already tell it'll be really useful.

I really loved the follow-along workbook. It made it easier to understand and learn the new functions being taught. I especially love that we have it for future reference when attempting to utilize the new tools learned.

I had Mike as an instructor for Excel Level II and Excel Level III. The experience in both was superb. He made the experience relatable to real-world situations.

As a person new to all things Excel related, Mike made the class relatable and enjoyable. I learned a lot and enjoyed all of it.

Excel never stops adding new functions and features. If you work with data, this course is a must.

I liked that the teacher reviewed things that seemed small but make a huge difference in my everyday job. The class was amazing and I recommend it to anyone who is ready for that next step in Excel or who just wants to see what else they can do with that information.

Very informative. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to improve their Excel skillset.

I feel more confident using Excel now compared to two weeks ago.

A very good class for someone who has not used Excel for some time.

I recommend this class to anyone who would like to level up their Excel knowledge. The instructor played an important role in engaging and explaining the content. Thank you for having this course!

Excel Level II is for those who know how to get around in the software, but don't understand how powerful it is. This is a great introduction to how effectively you can manipulate data at scale and unlock its potential.

This class has enhanced my Excel skills for my future endeavors.

Adebayo and NYC Career Centers make taking an Excel course go from daunting to even more enjoyable than I could even imagine. Will totally be recommending it to everyone who wants to improve on their Excel skills. Obviously a lot of information to take in, but was able to tackle it in smaller bites which made retaining information so much easier!

This is a great class for anyone who wants to learn more about Excel and its many functions! I was nervous at first about taking this class online but our instructor, Ade, was so knowledgeable and helpful.

If the class is about Excel and if the instructor is Debbie Cunningham, TAKE IT. Even if it's just a refresher course, I promise it will be both informative and enjoyable.

This course was amazing! I walked away with so many insights and tricks to help navigate Excel more efficiently.

Wow! I am going to be a better Excel user. Ms. Cunningham simplified the concepts and made them easy to understand. The most valuable tools for me to take away are XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Excel and Windows navigation commands, absolute reference, named range, Flash Fill, Pivot Tables, and slicers, to name a few.

I don't consider myself an Excel expert, nor am I a total beginner - the Intermediate Excel course was a perfect fit for me. It reminded me of the essentials while improving on the overall Excel experience without being judged.

The Intermediate Microsoft Excel was very useful for daily tasks. The instructor was clear, helpful, and took time to explain the different steps. The content format is easy to navigate. I have learned new useful functions.

I recommend this class if anyone needs a refresher in Excel, or to implement some new ways to streamline their work.

Really enjoyed the Excel class. It is very in-depth but easy to understand. There are a lot of concrete examples and exercises to practice & apply the content learned.

I learned many aspects of Excel that will make my daily work life easier. This course was super informative and easy to follow. It was great!

I would recommend this class to anyone trying to increase their Excel abilities.

I did Excel Level II and came away confident and eager to apply what I learned. Mike, our instructor, was outstanding!!! I plan to do Excel Level III next.

Great Excel Level II class. The flow is easygoing and not rushed. Jeannette takes time to explain the functions and is willing to answer all questions.

I thought this class was super helpful, and really improved my knowledge of Excel. Would highly recommend this class to people who have a basic understanding of Excel and want to better their competency.

Great experience. Taught me elements of Excel I didn't even know existed!

Best class I have ever taken. My Excel skills have skyrocketed!

I have taken multiple classes in Excel over the years and this was by far the best experience I have had!

All I could expect from an intermediate Excel class. Well worth the time and money.

Great instructors, great class materials, and a great overall experience. In my experience, this course is far and away better than anything you can do on LinkedIn Learning and certainly better than just watching YouTube videos. It really made a difference in my knowledge of Excel. The main advantage of this class is being able to work with pre-loaded data on the provided spreadsheets, which provided me with real-world experience using the techniques taught in the class. I highly recommend it!

Garfield is concise! Very patient and goes at a good pace. He focuses on the actual understanding of the process rather than just showing the formulas and moving along.

Excel I and II have been very helpful in my new role. I work in hospital administration, and although I had some knowledge of Excel, it was extremely basic compared to all the helpful skills learned in these classes. I am already implementing some of them in my data analysis and presentation. Highly recommended!

This training was like Christmas morning for the Excel-curious. Debbie Cunningham is an excellent instructor and gives very practical information in a fun and professional way. I literally learned 5 new things in the first 10 minutes. So cool!

I have used Excel at work for years but I picked up so many tips and learned new functionality. I will be much more efficient after this class!


TMc

Really enjoyed this course. Super succinct and covers a wide range of topics.


L'Oreal

OMG! Ade was an excellent instructor! He explained things in a very clear way; he was thorough yet not overwhelmingly so. Definitely would recommend.


Ortho Clinical Diagnostics.com

Great class if you're looking to enhance your professional skills!


David Yurman

I feel confident about VLOOKUPs now after attending this course.


Lazard Asset Management

Great class! Definitely excited to take these tips into the workforce.

Small class sizes, patience experts with real life experience, and the opportunity to retake a course in 6 months! They really want you to succeed!


Point B

Great overview of basic Excel functions.

I am now an Excel Guru, no doubt!


MealCo

Here to Learn - Earn with what your Learn!


Mitsubishi Corporation

I've been taking classes here over the course of many years. Convenient location, class schedule availability, individual attention, reasonably priced. Great opportunity if you want a classroom setting.

I initially took this class for VLookups and Pivot Tables, but there were so many useful tools just for everyday tasks in the office. I would recommend this class to anyone. I'll be back for Advanced Excel. Thanks!!


Breaking Ground

The perfect boot camp to refresh my skills while also learning new, helpful tips! Great for beginners and experts alike. Would definitely take another class and recommend to other peers and colleagues.

Very interactive, great way to build skills with Excel.

Helped me distinguish my strengths and weaknesses in Excel and really advanced my skills and understanding of the software.


N/A

Whether you are looking to firm up your skills, learn new skills, or just get faster and more efficient at the skills you already have, this is a great training experience!


Uplift Education

Would highly recommend to anyone interested in improving their Excel abilities. Garfield is particularly wonderful.

I did the all day class on a Sunday. I thought it would be a long grueling day, but it was actually enjoyable and went by really fast.


Merrill Lynch

Patrick is a fantastic instructor. This was my second time taking the Excel class with him. His pace is just right, he waits for every single person in the class to finish before he moves on to the next task and doesn't over-complicate things. He's always open to explaining again and sometimes shows shortcuts while he does that. His teaching style is incredible and I'd definitely recommend him.


Macy's

Teaches tips and tools with step-by-step instructions that never leave you behind.


Idealist

Learned so many tips and tricks. Thank you!

The class session went very well. Ade does take the time to go through the lesson and allow students to ask questions.


Dept. of Environmental Protection-City of New York

Game changing! These tools will save me hundreds of hours of time at work :)

The class was extremely helpful, even if you are a heavy Excel user! I learned many processes that will help me function much more efficiently. Vincent was a fantastic teacher!

Great class and they make it super easy to learn!

Jeanette was patient and did a very good job. I like the way she taught.

I am glad that I took the class and I learned a lot of information that I am sure will make working with Excel more efficient. I would recommend the class to anyone who has never taken a class and is self-taught. The shortcuts alone that I learned will save me so much time in the future.

I will definitely encourage my department to attend this class. Very informative.

Ade was very personable and knowledgeable. He made a seven-hour course fun and engaging. I learned a lot that will make my life and job easier.


Kone

It was very helpful to learn more shortcuts! The material was in-depth without being overwhelming.

Everything provided can be used in my daily operations.

Enjoyed the fact that the class had a workbook, very interactive!


Dragados Canada

This course was very helpful and thorough!

Even though I have used Excel for years, there is always something new to be learned. Looking forward to taking more of these classes!


HUGO BOSS Retail, Inc.

This class was definitely suited for intermediate Excel users. Not only was it a great refresher in some basics but it also covered many topics that were more complex. They made the concepts easy to grasp in order to write the formulas.


Hugo Boss

Ade's Intermediate Excel class was incredibly informative and explained in a very clear way that was easy to understand. The instructor had great energy, was very patient about answering questions.

Fantastic class, made it super easy to learn Excel!


Senvest

I came into this class knowing nothing about Excel. After a class with Mike, I felt like a pro!

Career Centers has the best instructors and you get the best for your money.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine

I would recommend this class!


NYU Langone Health

The course material was engaging and the structure allowed for increased retention of material.


NYU Langone Medical Center

Mike was a fantastic instructor and was very attentive to any student questions.


Hinds-Bock

The course is very thorough.

I enjoyed the course and learned quite a lot.

Definitely worth the time investment. Great content, extremely applicable.

Vincent is so friendly and does a great job engaging virtually. He is sure to slow the pace when needed and patiently guides anyone who needs it.

This is a life saver class!

The best, most engaging Excel course I've taken to date! Mike was absolutely fabulous. I took the intro Excel course with him and was so excited to see that he was teaching this course today! Mike isn't just an exceptional instructor, but also a master at engaging his students. His teaching style is the perfect mix for me: keeping the topics light while introducing game-changing knowledge and insights.

Adebayo is very patient and attentive. He answers everyone's questions and make sure we all understand.

Excel Intermediate with Debbie Cunningham was the class I didn't know I needed but I'm so glad I enrolled. She made everything seem so easy and always had a useful shortcut, which is essential for time management. If I could, I would take all of her classes.

Mike was very informative and explained matters in a way that was easy to understand.


NYU Langone

I loved this class! The instructor went slow enough for me to actually understand and follow along. I think this class will help me work faster in Excel with all the shortcuts and new functions I have learned!


Tinuiti

A good broad overview if you need to expand your skills from just basic Excel.


Mitsubishi International Corp.

The instructor was very clear. Explained concepts in detail and in a way that made them easy to follow. I was a bit apprehensive about taking the course online - however, I was pleasantly surprised.

He was very helpful, spoke clearly, and made sure nobody was left behind. Mike Green is a great instructor. He would ask questions and test us as he went on with the class which I really liked. He was clear about what we will need if we look into taking more classes, which I truly appreciated. I would refer this center to anyone looking in learning any type of software.

I have been wanting to learn about Pivot Tables for years. So glad to finally know how they work! I am in Excel every day, but there is a lot for me to learn still - and it was great to learn tips on how to analyze my data more efficiently. The instructor was upbeat and not boring at all. It can be very easy to get distracted during online trainings, but I did not during this course.

Very good information! I have always thought I was fairly proficient in Excel, able to navigate easily and get the outputs I wanted, but this course definitely taught me some shortcuts and provided new knowledge.

I would recommend the Excel training classes at NYC Career Centers. If you are looking to enter back into the job market or just want to update your skills - then NYC Career Centers is the place to do it. The teachers are well versed in their courses and have a helpful attitude. The school is centrally located in NYC. The classrooms are extremely clean. They offer both online and in-person classes. Listen, it is time to go for it!!!!

Excellent, the instructor related the material to very helpful real-world scenarios. Patient and kind.

Excellent instruction. Pace, cadence, and delivery were perfect for an intermediate user like me. If Excel were easy, everyone would be doing it.

Perfect for anyone who uses Excel in their day-to-day life! Learned many new shortcuts for Excel and my new favorite: the XLOOKUP.

Bob was incredibly knowledgeful and patient while teaching Intermediate Excel. The class was interesting and I was shocked to learn as much as I did.

I would recommend this course to anyone who needs a greater level of understanding in Excel.

I liked the class and would like to come back for the advanced course.

I thought the class was well organized, clear, and easy to follow, and the instructor was very knowledgeable with excellent presentation skills, Debbie did a great job. Overall the course is going to be very useful in my day-to-day job.

I loved this class, especially taking it after the Excel for Business Level I - Fundamentals. The build made it much more seamless and the refresher at the beginning of the Intermediate class proved to be exceptionally helpful.

My Excel knowledge has exponentially multiplied since taking this class and Excel Fundamentals.

After years of confusion and struggle with functions such as IF statements and VLOOKUP, I finally feel comfortable using them!

This class was extremely helpful in refining my Excel skills. I will definitely be using the new formulas I have learned on a daily basis to support my work!

Excellent instructor Vincent taught me a lot of useful new things and tricks.

Despite their level of Excel experience, everyone would find the Intermediate Excel class very useful.

Very glad I took this class. I have already started using some of the tips and tricks that I've been taught.

Excellent course! Highly recommend for individuals looking to enhance their Excel skills whether it be for career or personal development. Instructor goes through material step by step and there are plenty of opportunities for questions.

If you have the opportunity to take Intermediate Microsoft Excel with Ade Norman, please do. It will change your business's efficiency and productivity.

This course is great for anyone who wishes to advance their Excel level. Though it may be easy for someone who uses Excel every day, it serves as a good refresher for functions and tools that are perhaps not used on a daily basis. Will definitely help in my professional career.

I took this Intermediate Excel class and it couldn't be better. You can learn new Excel skills and improve your current skills. I highly recommend it if your work or any tasks in your life demands use of Excel. Great class! I will be back for the next level!

The course was very beneficial for me, it touched upon some of the most vital aspects of using Microsoft Excel. I thought that learning by example from the instructor was vital to retaining the knowledge.

It was a rich instructive experience because the instructor is very good at teaching. Her explanation is clear and concise with useful examples that show the learner not only how to execute the commands, but also the context of why so-and-so function is applicable.

This course made me feel much more confident in my Excel skills!

I've been using Excel for a very long time but never really kept up on the updates, changes, and new features. The Intermediate class has been great at having someone walk me through how to use many of these newer features.

This is an extremely valuable course to take no matter your background and/or skill level with Excel.

This class is very informative and good. Professor Vincent is great at teaching the Excel materials and he is very funny⁠—keeps the class laughing.

This intermediate course touched on various formulas, Pivot Tables, functions, and other necessary tools that were extremely useful to learn. Our instructor engaged his audience by asking us how we think we could apply what we learn in our professions and fields. He was thorough, clear, and constantly checking to ensure that we understood what he was teaching.

I didn't even know how much there was to learn about Excel and this class just keeps revealing more.

Really helped me to understand how to work more efficiently in Excel.

This school makes Excel easy and understandable.


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Intermediate Excel Classes in NYC

Are you comfortable with the essential functions of Excel, such as entering data, basic calculations, and formatting spreadsheets? If so, there’s a lot more Excel can do to help with your business needs. In this intermediate course, you’ll learn the following skills:

  • Use Pivot Tables to summarize large datasets
  • Query Excel data with VLOOKUP and other database features
  • Perform descriptive statistics functions with COUNTIFS and SUMIFS
  • Combine charts to illustrate complex relationships between data

Intermediate Microsoft Excel Course at Career Centers

Intermediate Excel covers the essential applications of Excel used frequently by business professionals. This course is perfect for those with an understanding of basic formulas and functions, charts, and workbook management techniques. In this intermediate-level course, you will learn Pivot Tables, summary tables that calculate statistics and essential information from massive datasets.

Learn Functions to Manage Your Excel Database

If you’re using Excel to manage large datasets, Intermediate Excel will help you manage data better with lessons on basic database functions. Intermediate Excel also covers VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP to query columns and rows.  We will show you crucial database management tools including Named Ranges, Sort & Filter, and Data Validation to help you enter data quickly and efficiently.

Accelerate Your Workflow with Shortcuts

Throughout the class, we'll show you tricks and techniques to speed up your workflow, including navigational and keyboard shortcuts. In this hands-on course, you will work on real-world examples, reinforcing the concepts with practice throughout the class, as well as a cumulative project at the end.

Enroll Now and Get Access to Our Free Training Videos

Our Excel video suite provides premium video lessons for Excel students. Review the course materials anytime you need a refresh with high-quality video and lifetime access on desktop, tablet or mobile. Intermediate Excel students receive the video suite, a $95 value, completely free with course sign up.

The Best Intermediate Excel Courses NYC Has to Offer:

  • Step-by-Step project-basic exercises
  • Practical training for your career
  • Taught by experienced Excel gurus
  • Lifetime access to training videos
  • Workbooks and shortcut sheets for Practice
  • Small classes and one-on-one attention

What are Intermediate Excel functions?

Do you want to improve your abilities in Excel? Our Intermediate Excel course is the perfect option. This course offers comprehensive training in Excel with hands-on exercises in our custom workbooks.  You’ll leave this class with confidence and eager to demonstrate your knowledge of Excel at work!

Worksheet Management

Worksheet Management begins with Navigation techniques. To save time switching between keyboard and mouse, you can apply basic keyboard shortcuts to navigate around worksheets. You don’t need the mouse to highlight or move text from one cell to another.  Paste Special, which illustrates how to copy data, formatting, and even formulas from one cell to another with a quick keyboard shortcut. 

Working with Text

What if you put the first and last name of each client in one cell, but want to divide them into two cells? If you have 200 clients in one Excel spreadsheet it could take hours. Do you have to copy and paste text from one cell to another? Not with Intermediate Excel functions! 

Split Text from one cell into multiple cells by using the ribbon and Join Text from multiple cells into a single cell with CONCATENATE and the ampersand “&”.  You can also make calculations easier by using Named Ranges to classify an individual cell or a range of cells.

Keeping your data organized is essential to perform calculations and other data functions in Excel. Data Validation formats cells with a drop-down menu, thereby restricting the data that can be entered into a cell.  

Sort & Filter will show you how to organize and search your data efficiently. Remove Duplicates demonstrates Excel’s ability to quickly examine a set of data and eliminate any duplicate rows.  

Database Functions

Database Functions help you find data within the Excel worksheet quickly. For example, you may look up a product code, and return the name or the cost of that product.  The VLOOKUP is easily considered the second most important skill in Excel and helps you find data within columns.  HLOOKUP is used to find data within rows. 

Logical Functions

Logical functions help you find data that meets certain criteria. For example, with the IF statement you can design a true/false test and designate specific actions to perform for both true and false results.  This powerful ability allows a single cell to offer two different outcomes.  AND/OR functions build on the basic True/False property by implementing multiple logical tests to determine in a statement is true.  

Pivot Tables

Pivot Tables are easily the most-sought-after skill in Excel.  Pivot Tables are another way to analyze data in Excel through both consolidation and analysis. With the Grouping technique, you can consolidate row and column data into groups.  You can also create Multiple Pivot Tables on the same worksheet page.

Statistical Functions and Advanced Charts

It’s hard to keep track of data within large datasets. The RANK.EQ, COUNTIFS, and SUMIFS provide additional information on data position and count within an Excel worksheet. Combo Charts are a unique visualization tool that allows Excel users to combine two charts.

Why Learn Intermediate Excel at Career Centers?

At Career Centers, helping professionals master Excel quickly and efficiently is our #1 priority. We offer a variety of benefits to ensure every student succeeds. When you attend classes at Career Centers you’ll find small class sizes, a modern computer lab with PCs and Macs, and patient instructors that ensure everyone understands.

We also provide a free course retakes for all courses include Intermediate Excel. After the course, take time to practice and reinforce what you’ve learned with your Excel workbook. Take your Intermediate Excel course again within six months absolutely free of charge!

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