Best Excel Classes Boston, MA: Find Courses & Onsite Training

Top Boston Excel Courses

Find the perfect Excel class for you in Boston. We’ve found 21 courses available in-person or live online with class duration ranging from 6 hours to 3 days and pricing ranging from $249 to $999.

Boston Excel Courses by School

Here are some of the top Boston schools offering Excel training, including Ledet Training (4 courses), ONLC Training Centers (4 courses), and New Horizons (4 courses). We’ve also included 2 schools that offer live online courses you can take from anywhere, including Boston.

Ledet Training

Boston location: 35 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA, 01821 US

Ledet Training offers graphics and mobile training courses on-site across the U.S. including Washington, Denver, Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale.
Ledet’s Top Boston Excel Courses
- Microsoft Excel 101 - Microsoft Excel Introduction
  - 1 Day
  - $399
  This 1-day introduction to Microsoft Excel teaches participants how to create, manage and work with spreadsheets. Throughout this experience, students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data. They will gain practice with writing formulas, creating tables, and presenting data in charts and reports.
- Microsoft Excel 201 - Microsoft Excel Intermediate
  - 1 Day
  - $399
  Intermediate Microsoft Excel users can improve their skills with this 1-day program. This program explores the advanced editing tools of Excel, such as text-wrapping, borders, and effects. Students will learn how to adjust page layouts, insert page and section breaks, and handle multiple window views.
- Microsoft Excel 301 - Microsoft Excel Advanced
  - 1 Day
  - $399
  This 1-day program teaches experienced Microsoft Excel users how to leverage more advanced tools. This course teaches students how to use PivotTables to analyze data, trace precedents to understand cause and effect within the data, audit worksheets, and convert text. They will learn how to use macros to automate scripts and integrate Excel spreadsheets with other Microsoft Office tools.
- Microsoft Excel 501 - Microsoft Excel Bootcamp Training Course
  - 3 Days
  - $999
  This 3-day Excel bootcamp program will provide students with a hands-on learning experience to ensure they have the skills and confidence to work in spreadsheets like a seasoned professional. This course takes learners from beginner to expert user. In the beginner section, students learn the basics of working with spreadsheets and get introduced to formulas, charts, tables, hotkeys, and more. In the intermediate section, students take what they learned in the beginner section but develop those skills and are introduced to new skills, including LOOKUPs, PivotTables, data validation, and more. Finally, in the advanced section, students will build on what they learned in the first two sections while also learning advanced functions, like INDEX-MATCH, working with advanced PivotTable features, and students will learn how macros can help them automate simple tasks.
ONLC Training Centers

Boston location: Ten Post Office Square, Boston, MA, 2109 US

ONLC has over 300 training sites and offers courses and certificates in many areas including desktop applications like Adobe, Microsoft Technical like Visual Studio, Server and Security, and Process and Programming like Java and Web Development.
ONLC’s Top Boston Excel Courses
- Excel Introduction
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  This 1-day Excel course is crafted to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of Excel in order to enable them to feel comfortable working with spreadsheets. This course covers the basics of spreadsheets, the layout of Excel, entering data, using common formulas and functions, and a variety of other helpful tips and tricks.
- Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  This 1-day Excel course is designed for individuals familiar with Excel but who are looking to bolster their knowledge of building professional looking charts. This course covers a lot of broad chart-related content, including creating and working with charts, incorporating various styles and themes, using print options, and best practices around using excel data in other office applications, like Word or PowerPoint.
- Excel Database Features and PivotTables
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  This 1-day Excel course is designed for individuals familiar with Excel but who are looking to bolster their knowledge of the various database and PivotTables features. This course covers a variety of PivotTable essentials, such as using lists, table features, working with data, making and enhancing PivotTables, and much more.
- Excel Power User
  - 2 Days
  - $795
  This 2-day Excel course is designed for individuals with a strong background using Excel but want to refresh their skills and learn some of the newest features to enhance your Excel mastery. This course moves at a fast pace and covers many of the most widely used and popular Excel techniques that will make students faster, more dynamic, and less error prone when working with spreadsheets. Some of the topics include short-cuts, formatting charts and graphs, database features, PivotTables, Formulas, Macros, and more.
NYIM Training
Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
NYIM Training offers results-oriented business courses and corporate training online and in New York. With hands-on courses and certifications in data analytics, design, programming, office productivity, and finance, its extensive offering provides flexible training solutions for professionals and businesses.
NYIM’s Top Live Online Excel Courses
- Excel for Business Bootcamp
  - 18 Hours
  - $549
  In this comprehensive Excel bootcamp, participants learn beginner to advanced Excel techniques, including formulas & functions, VLOOKUP, macros, and more. Students learn how to work more efficiently, summarize, and analyze data with tables, charts, and PivotTables. By the end of this hands-on course, participants will be ready to use Excel for everyday business tasks. The course has flexible scheduling options and is available live online or in NYC. Tuition includes hands-on training, a free retake, course manual, and supporting video tutorials.
- Excel for Business Fundamentals
  - 6 Hours
  - $249
  Get started with Microsoft Excel in this beginner-friendly course. Learn calculations, basic formulas and functions, tables, charts, and tips for efficiency with hands-on exercises. By the end of this course, you'll build a strong foundation for using Excel as a vital tool in your daily workflow. The course has flexible scheduling options and is available live online or in NYC. Tuition includes hands-on training, a free retake, course manual, and supporting video tutorials.
- Intermediate Excel for Business
  - 6 Hours
  - $249
  In this course for those comfortable with the basics of Excel, participants will learn intermediate-level tools, including PivotTables, splitting and joining text, VLOOKUP, IF Statements, and more. Learn by completing hands-on projects to reinforce concepts. The course has flexible scheduling options and is available live online or in NYC. Tuition includes hands-on training, a free retake, course manual, and supporting video tutorials.
NYC Career Centers
Locations:
- NYC
- Live Online
Career Centers offers intensive business courses and corporate training in the heart of New York City and remotely online. They offer courses in Microsoft Excel, finance & accounting, data analytics, Microsoft Office, and design.
Career Centers’s Top Live Online Excel Courses
- Microsoft Excel Bootcamp
  - 18 Hours
  - $549
  This 3-day Microsoft Excel Bootcamp consists of three courses and helps students with little to no prior Excel experience go from novice to pro in a couple of days. The first course, Excel for Business Fundamentals, covers the basics, including writing formulas, using absolute references, formatting, common charts and designs, as well as general workbook best practices. The second course, Intermediate Excel for Business, introduces students to more advanced topics, including advanced paste functions, working with text, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, statistical functions, and some advanced charts. The third and final course, Advanced Excel for Business, walks students through some common skills used primarily by more experienced Excel users, including cell management, nested IF statements, What If analysis, advanced analytical tools, INDEX-MATCH, and macros to help automate repetitive tasks. Each course concludes with a final project to help cement the skills students learn in each course.
- Beginner Microsoft Excel
  - 6 Hours
  - $249
  This 1-day Microsoft Excel course is intended for those who have little to no prior Excel experience looking to build foundational skills working with spreadsheets. This course covers all the basics to make students feel at ease when working with Excel. There are a number of topics covered in this course, including data entry, working with basic formulas, formatting data, an introduction to charts and tables, and workbook management. The course is punctuated by a final project to help review and solidify the major topics covered in the class.
New Horizons

Boston location: 303 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA, 02451 US

Offering on-site training all over the world and online, New Horizons is a computer learning center. New Horizons offers training for top technology providers like Adobe, Citrix, and Microsoft.
New Horizons’s Top Boston Excel Courses
- Excel 2019 - Part 1
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  This 1-day course gives a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel. Students with novice computer skills will learn how to manipulate and organize data using Excel spreadsheets. They will also learn how to navigate the Excel interface, create, manage and save workbooks, and perform calculations. This program is available both face-to-face and with live online instruction.
- Excel 2019 - Part 2
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  In this 1-day course, students will learn how to use some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Excel. With online and in-person options, students will learn how to work with functions, lists, tables, conditional formatting, charts, and PivotTables. After completing this course, students will be able to leverage Excel’s capabilities to analyze and present data.
- Excel 2019 - Part 3
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  In this 1-day course, experienced users of Microsoft Excel can gain advanced skills. Students will learn how to work with multiple worksheets, use lookup functions, create and deploy macros, and use the goal seek feature. Completion of the program ensures that students can use Excel to forecast data and create sparklines.
- Microsoft Excel for Office 365 - Part 1
  - 1 Day
  - $295
  This course in Microsoft Excel for Office 365 is designed to teach foundational skills in the use of this software. Students will learn the basic functions of Excel, as well as how to create workbooks, insert formulas, format text and numbers, and print workbooks. Graduates of this program will be prepared to sit for the Excel Associate certification exam.
Certstaffix Training

Boston location: 67 S. Bedford Street, Burlington, MA, 01803 US

Certstaffix offers live online classes and group training onsite for corporate entities all over the U.S. They provide courses in End-user/Desktop, IT Pro Skills, Online Marketing, Business Skills, and Programming/Development.
Certstaffix’s Top Boston Excel Courses
- Excel - Level 1
  - 1 Day
  - $335
  This course teaches the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Students attending this 1-day course will learn how to set up workbooks, enter and format data, create charts and graphs, and use formulas to perform calculations. Students will know how to work with multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, including the mobile app and online versions.
- Excel - Level 2
  - 1 Day
  - $335
  This 1-day course is intended to help beginners develop more advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This intermediate program will teach students how to perform calculations, manage worksheet data, combine data from multiple sources, and analyze alternative data sets. Students will also learn how to collaborate with colleagues, track changes, and export workbooks.
- Excel - Level 3
  - 1 Day
  - $335
  Intermediate users of Microsoft Excel will learn advanced skills in this 1-day course. The topics covered include automation with macros, alternative datasets, and dynamic worksheets. Students will learn important principles of business intelligence data analysis, and how to create forecasts and visualizations. This course is delivered online with live instructors.
- Excel - Dashboards
  - 1 Day
  - $335
  This 1-day program builds on foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Students in this course will learn how to create advanced workbooks and worksheets and use them to create dashboards. The use of dashboards in Microsoft Excel will enable students to make business data more accessible, understandable and useful for decision-making.

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Which Boston Excel Class is Right for Me?

You have several options when it comes to learning Excel, so we’ve chosen 16 of the best Boston courses from the top 6 training providers to help you make your decision. But even so, with the variety of considerations including cost, duration, course format, starting level, and more, choosing the perfect course still isn’t that easy.

Here are the key questions you should ask yourself before enrolling in an Excel course. We hope you’ll find the best option based on your learning preferences and goals.

What level should I start at?

Enrolling in the right skill level is pivotal. Skipping over prerequisites can leave you confused, while choosing a course too easy will waste your time and tuition dollars.

Beginner Courses

If you’re new to Excel, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 6 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $295 to $999. The top options open to beginners include:

Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
In-person in Boston or live online
Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
In-person in Burlington or live online
Excel 2019 - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($295 | 1 Day)
In-person in Waltham
Microsoft Excel for Office 365 - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($295 | 1 Day)
In-person in Waltham
Microsoft Excel 101 - Microsoft Excel Introduction @ Ledet Training ($399 | 1 Day)
In-person in Billerica or live online

Note that beginner courses still typically assume basic proficiency with computers.

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Excel and feel ready to move to an intermediate or advanced class? Consider the following courses which all require some prerequisite knowledge:

Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
In-person in Boston or live online
Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
In-person in Boston or live online
Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
In-person in Boston or live online
Excel - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
In-person in Burlington or live online
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel
Excel - Level 3 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
In-person in Burlington or live online
Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Which class format (in-person or live online) works best for me?

In Boston, you can choose to attend Excel courses in-person or live online. Additionally, some providers like ONLC and Certstaffix offer live online training with the option to use a computer lab in Boston.

In-Person in Boston

If you prefer to learn Excel face-to-face with your instructor, you have four schools to choose from in the Boston area:

Ledet Training located at 35 Middlesex Turnpike in Billerica, MA. We found four Excel courses with prices ranging from $399 to $999 and class duration ranging from 1 day to 3 days.
New Horizons located at 303 Wyman Street in Waltham, MA. We found four Excel courses with prices ranging from $295 and class duration ranging from 1 day.

Please note that due to COVID-19 some providers are temporarily offering online training only. Check with each provider for the latest status on a school’s in-person reopening plans.

Live Online Training from Anywhere

Live Online training is synchronous training where participants and the instructor attend remotely. Participants learn and interact with the instructor in real-time and can ask questions and receive feedback throughout the course. Instructors can remote into students’ computers (with prior permission) to assist with class exercises and any technical issues. The courses are hands-on and interactive like in-person training.

You can attend the course from your own home or office. This option works best for those without easy access to a nearby facility, and it has become increasingly popular during COVID-19. Here are 7 of the best live online Excel classes we found:

Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day | beginner)
Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day | intermediate)
Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day | intermediate)
Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days | advanced)
Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day | beginner)
Excel - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day | intermediate)
Excel - Level 3 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day | advanced)

“Remote Instructor” Training

In Boston, you can attend Excel courses live online and use the computer lab ONLC or Certstaffix at your option. In this “remote instructor” training, the instructor is not present in the same room as the students, but the training is still synchronous. Here are some “remote instructor” options in Boston:

ONLC Training Centers: Computer lab at Ten Post Office Square in Boston, MA
- Excel Introduction ($295 for 1 Day)
- Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting ($295 for 1 Day)
- Excel Database Features and PivotTables ($295 for 1 Day)
- Excel Power User ($795 for 2 Days)
Certstaffix Training: Computer lab at 67 S. Bedford Street in Burlington, MA
- Excel - Level 1 ($335 for 1 Day)
- Excel - Level 2 ($335 for 1 Day)
- Excel - Level 3 ($335 for 1 Day)
- Excel - Dashboards ($335 for 1 Day)

When are Excel classes available?

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For in-person training in Boston, the Excel courses we found (shown above) are only available weekdays. For those with busy schedules looking for evening or weekend courses, these live online options offer flexibility:

Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
This course is also available online
Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
This course is also available online
Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
This course is also available online
Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
This course is also available online
Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
This course is also available online

Due to changing schedules and uncertainty during COVID-19, we recommend that prospective students confirm course availability directly with the school.

What type of learner am I?

When learning Excel, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Excel comprehensively, getting started, or adding to existing skills.

To find the perfect fit for you, it’s important to determine what your training goals are. Here is a breakdown of the variety of courses and learners.

Comprehensive Learner

For those who are committed to becoming proficient in Excel, Microsoft Excel 501 - Microsoft Excel Bootcamp Training Course at Ledet Training covers Excel comprehensively, and is available in-person in Billerica or live online. The cost of the program is $999 and it spans over 3 Days. While there is a financial and time commitment, these skills can have a tremendous impact on your job performance and earnings potential.

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in Excel but you’re not quite committed to learning it comprehensively, these courses will get you started with hands-on skills you can use right away. Many schools offer the ability to continue learning with intermediate-to-advanced courses, and some offer package discounts. All these courses are open to beginners.

Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel 2019 - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston
Microsoft Excel for Office 365 - Part 1 @ New Horizons ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston
Microsoft Excel 101 - Microsoft Excel Introduction @ Ledet Training ($399 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Excel looking to advance or add to their skills, these courses provide those with experience the perfect opportunity to skill-up. All these courses require prerequisite knowledge, and we’ve included a brief note for many of them, but you should check with the school for more details on the entry requirements.

Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel - Level 3 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Prereq note: Intermediate knowledge of Excel
Excel - Dashboards @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston or live online
Excel 2019 - Part 2 @ New Horizons ($295 | 1 Day) available in-person in Boston

Will learning Excel help me get a job?

Excel is an in-demand Microsoft spreadsheet application that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Excel as a skill and the average salaries in Boston according to Indeed as of August 2020.

Business Analyst: $93K annual salary, 16.77% above the national average
Investment Analyst: $89K annual salary, 18.66% above the national average
Digital Analyst: $86K annual salary, 13.2% above the national average
Financial Analyst: $81K annual salary, 13.74% above the national average
Investment Banker: $77K annual salary, 24.77% above the national average
Data Analyst: $74K annual salary, 8.07% above the national average
Marketing Analyst: $74K annual salary, 18.85% above the national average

See the careers section for more information about the top related careers and the salaries in Boston, and visit the career pages for detail on skill requirements, day-to-day work, compensation, tips, and more.

How much does Boston Excel training cost?

Pricing for Excel training varies by school, duration, method of delivery, and several other factors.

For group classes, in-person training in Boston ranges from $45/hour to $61/hour, and live online training ranges from $11/hour to $221/hr.

See the Excel pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For Excel corporate and on-site training, contact us at (212) 226-4149 or hello@nobledesktop.com to receive a quote and free consultation. We can customize the curriculum to meet the needs of your team.

Excel Training Pricing Analysis

See the tuition comparison below to compare Excel courses by cost per training hour.* For private tutoring or corporate training (onsite or virtual), contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com for a quote.

Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers

Live online with lab access in Boston

$45/hr $295 6.5 hours
Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting @ ONLC Training Centers

Live online with lab access in Boston

$45/hr $295 6.5 hours
Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers

Live online with lab access in Boston

$45/hr $295 6.5 hours
Excel 2019 - Part 1 @ New Horizons

In-person in Waltham

$45/hr $295 6.5 hours
Excel 2019 - Part 2 @ New Horizons

In-person in Waltham

$45/hr $295 6.5 hours

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Disclaimer & Notes: Hourly rates are estimates only. Courses are not available on an hourly basis. Several other factors that contribute to pricing (such as job support and free retakes) are not factored into pricing per hour. 1 day is estimated to have 6.5 hours of training; 1 week is estimated at 35 hours; and 1 month is estimated at 150 hours. Actual hours will vary by school. Course pricing is subject to change without notice, certain discounts may not be included, and pricing may vary by location.

Learn Excel for a New Career

Excel is the backbone of any office job, from finance to business, tech to nonprofits. It’s an essential component of almost every computer-based job. Excel is how professionals outside of the data science sphere interact with data. It’s used almost daily in most careers to organize, analyze, and present data.

Excel is one of the core skills needed to secure one of these positions. See the career pages for more information on required skills, tips for landing a job, typical day-to-day work, and where to find job postings.

Financial Analyst source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$81,000 / year
13.74% more than the U.S. average

Financial analysts use their business, finance, or accounting background to analyze data and make recommendations for investments. They study past, present, and future business and economic trends to provide data-driven insights for business decision-making. Financial analysts take on roles as fund managers, portfolio managers, investment advisors, and risk analysts. Many earn additional credentials in the field, such as Certified Public Accountant or Project Management Professional certifications.
Learn about becoming a Financial Analyst
Digital Analyst source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$86,000 / year
13.2% more than the U.S. average

Digital analysts work with a marketing team to analyze the effectiveness and reach of digital marketing campaigns. They use Google analytics and site tagging tools to harvest user data. This data is analyzed and interpreted to provide insights into how to improve the user experience and the effectiveness of the digital marketing campaign.
Learn about becoming a Digital Analyst
Marketing Analyst source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$74,000 / year
18.85% more than the U.S. average

A marketing analyst brings marketing expertise to companies and organizations to assist with their marketing initiatives. Depending on the type of role and company they are working for, the marketing analyst's job can vary in channels and the type of work. In some cases, the marketing analyst will be in charge of providing analytical support for a specific channel or set of marketing channels. The marketing analyst may also be involved in coming up with strategies, finding the right audiences, performing competitive analyses, and optimizing channels.
Learn about becoming a Marketing Analyst
Data Analyst source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$74,000 / year
8.07% more than the U.S. average

Data analysts review large amounts of data to summarize, analyze, and visualize it and provide insights. Working from data from multiple, relevant sources, they create and maintain databases, and use statistical techniques to analyze the collected data. Data analysts must be able to communicate with others about what the data shows and to be able to provide realistic recommendations based on their analysis. Many industries such as healthcare, advertising, and retail rely on the work of data analysts to inform their business decisions and strategy.
Learn about becoming a Data Analyst
Business Analyst source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$93,000 / year
16.77% more than the U.S. average

Business analysts use business, technology, and project management skills to analyze business problems and propose data-driven solutions. Grounded in technical expertise, business analysts perform risk analyses, manage project plans, and translate technical information such as diagrams and blueprints. Experienced business analysts can become business or project managers, which puts their professional expertise to work with the management of project deliverables and other people. Business analysts can put their skills to work across a variety of industries, companies, and job functions.
Learn about becoming a Business Analyst
Investment Banker source: indeed.com

Salary in Boston

$77,000 / year
24.77% more than the U.S. average

Investment bankers are financial advisors for corporations. These professionals help clients with mergers and acquisitions and advise on investments in capital markets. Companies looking to make capital investments or to expand operations may turn to an investment banker to help locate and acquire capital. Investment bankers have nearly limitless earning potential, as they are compensated for the value they provide.
Learn about becoming a Investment Banker

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Learn more about how learning Excel can help with your career options

Learn More About Boston Excel Training

Microsoft Excel is a part of Microsoft Office’s software suite. It is a data analytics tool and spreadsheet application that allows users to create charts and tables, automate workflow, plan content, and track financials and scheduling. Excel is user-friendly on its own, but there is a depth of advanced concepts that support its use for deeper data-driven roles in tech. This program was first released in 1985, and has become one of the world’s most popular tools for organizing data. It is used by millions of people around the globe.

From business insights, to classroom management, to data analysis, knowing Excel enables endless career possibilities, particularly within financial industries. Its versatility has made Excel a must-have skill in a wide range of different industries, including for roles in accounting, administrative roles, data journalism, financial analysis, and project management.

Excel Careers in Boston

Excel is primarily used in financial roles but it is also used in marketing and in a smaller role, data science. As the most crucial and widely-used business application, having in-depth Excel skills will place a student in a good position for exploring roles as an Analyst or Banker. Analyst specialization roles include: marketing, digital, investment, business, data, and financial. Knowing Excel alone won’t secure these roles, but it is a fundamental starting point. Job applicants also need to consider the industry they want to enter, its niches, and the soft skills that are necessary to succeed in these roles.

Glassdoor provides salary estimates for many of these jobs. It reports that a Financial Analyst earns approximately $80,000 per year. A Data Analyst earns about $80,000, and a Business Analyst earns about $85,000.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the next ten years, employment of Financial Analysts is expected to grow about 9 percent, which is faster than average. It ranks the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area fifth-highest in the United States among metropolitan areas, for employment levels of Financial and Investment Analysts.

Overall, Boston is an excellent location to dive into business and banking, and has many opportunities for jobs that include using Excel. Known for its “world-class startup ecosystem,” Boston is home to lucrative startups, a reliable flow of venture capital, tax credits, and business innovation. Its established market ensures reliability and job security, compared to other high-risk areas. As a leader in women-led tech companies, Boston is a great place to get a foot in the door of business and data analysis and get paid well for it.

In-Person Excel Classes in Boston

In order to secure these highly sought-after skills, it’s important to learn Excel from a training program that can offer opportunities for questions, feedback, and peer support. Learning in-person or live online supports time management, accountability, and roadblocks along the way. In Boston, learning in-person or live online means networking with like-minded peers and professionals, as a way to get connected to the tech scene immediately.

Ledet Training features multi-level Excel instruction, including a bootcamp. Excel 101–Microsoft Excel Introduction is a short, introductory course where participants learn to create and work with spreadsheets. There is also an intermediate and advanced course, where students learn higher-level skills. Ledet also offers a bootcamp called Microsoft Excel 501–Microsoft Excel Bootcamp Training Course, which takes a number of days to complete, and takes students from beginner to expert level. Advanced skills learned in the bootcamp include macros and PivotTable features. Ledet’s classrooms are located near the freeway and the Burlington Mall, and are about 30 minutes outside of downtown Boston.

New Horizons is another place to learn Excel in person in Boston. Like Ledet, it runs short courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. New Horizons also offers a class called Microsoft Excel for Office 365, which is designed for Office 365 Excel users. Ledet’s Boston location is a half-hour drive from downtown Boston, with easy freeway access and plenty of parking.

ONLC Training Centers and Certstaffix Training are two more options for students looking for Excel classes in Boston. These schools offer live, virtual instruction, however, they also provide students with the use of a computer lab in Boston. ONLC is located right in downtown Boston, while Certstaffix is about 30 minutes away.

Certstaffix offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced Excel classes, plus an intermediate-level class called Excel–Dashboards, where students learn how to create dashboards, which can be used to make business data more accessible and useful.

ONLC has a short introductory Excel course that covers the fundamentals. It also offers Excel Charts, Formatting and Reporting, an intermediate course that is focused on working with charts, and a course called Excel Database Features and PivotTables, which is also for intermediate users and covers database and PivotTable features in Excel. Another ONLC option is Excel Power User, which is for users who want to refresh their Excel knowledge and learn some of its newest features. This course moves at an accelerated pace. All ONLC classes include the option of a free retake.

Virtual Excel Classes

For students who can’t, or don’t want to, attend Excel training in person, another option is a live online program that features many of the same benefits as in-person instruction (such as synchronous learning, real-time feedback, and peer support) with the added comfort and flexibility of learning from any location. Attending a remote program lets students take classes not offered in their city, and prepares them for working on the job in a remote setting.

Noble Desktop, which curated this learning guide, hosts several multi-level live online Excel classes. Beginners can take Excel Level 1: Fundamentals, which covers basic skills like calculations, basic functions, graphs, and formatting. There is also a Level 2 class that covers intermediate skills such as Pivot tables, and a Level 3 advanced class where students can learn skills such as creating macros. Noble also offers a multi-day Excel Bootcamp. This course covers the material in the Level 1, 2, and 3 classes, taking students from beginner to advanced level. All Noble classes take place in small groups and include the option for a free retake within a year.

NYIM Training also hostsvirtual group Excel training, including Advanced Excel for Business, and Excel Programming with VBA. Career Centers also offerExcel classes live online. Its offerings include Financial Modeling Bootcamp, and shorter Excel classes of varying levels.

Corporate Excel Training in Boston

Many companies can benefit from upskilling their employees in Excel, and a Noble Desktop training session is a great way to do this. Noble offersvirtual and onsite corporate Excel training to suit the unique needs of any team. The virtual option takes place through a teleconferencing app such as Zoom, but just like with in-person training, employees who are trained virtually still receive live instruction from an expert in Excel. All training options include comprehensive support materials such as access to premium training videos. Another training option is group classes that are available at a discount and on a set schedule. These can be accessed by purchasing vouchers for employees, and employers can decide what courses their employees are able to take. Email Noble Desktop for an Excel corporate training consultation.

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