Microsoft Office Classes Live Online

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 Microsoft Office, there’s no need to fear. We’ve found 131 beginner courses, with costs ranging from $48 to $4,999. The top options open to beginners include:

• Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
• Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
• PowerPoint - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
• Microsoft Excel 101 - Microsoft Excel Introduction @ Ledet Training ($399 | 1 Day)
• Excel for Business Bootcamp @ NYIM Training ($549 | 18 Hours)

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

Intermediate & Advanced Courses

Already comfortable with the basics of Microsoft Office 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)
  
• Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day)
  
• Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days)
  
• Excel - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
  
  Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel
• Excel - Level 3 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day)
  
  Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of Excel

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.

If you attend a virtual training from your home or office, you’ll need a computer with strong internet access and any relevant software installed prior to the course. Most schools provide setup instructions before the course, and some will provide direct assistance.

The instruction takes place via a teleconferencing software like Zoom, Webex, or GoToMeeting, and some schools have their own learning portals.

It’s crucial to find a course that fits your schedule. For live online Microsoft Office training, we’ve found flexible scheduling options, including weekday, evening, and weekend courses.

Courses with multiple scheduling options include:

• Excel Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($549 | 18 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Excel Level 1 @ Noble Desktop ($249 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Excel Level 2 @ Noble Desktop ($249 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Excel Level 3 @ Noble Desktop ($249 | 6 Hours) is available weekdays, evenings, or weekends
• Excel for Data Analytics @ Noble Desktop ($595 | 18 Hours) is available weekdays or evenings

Courses available weekdays only include:

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

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

With Microsoft Office encompassing so many verticals and subtopics, it could be challenging to find what you’re looking for. We’ll help you break down the subcategories and related topics (see the Microsoft Office topics section) to focus directly on one of the subcategories.

When learning Microsoft Office, you can attend a course or program that dives comprehensively into Microsoft Office, provides a brief introduction into Microsoft Office, or focuses on a particular topic, including Excel, PowerPoint, or Microsoft Outlook.

Comprehensive Microsoft Office Classes

If you’re committed to learning Microsoft Office comprehensively, we’ve found several courses that can help you achieve that goal.

• Microsoft Office Bootcamp @ NYIM Training
  This course takes place over 54 Hours.
• Complete Microsoft Office Bootcamp @ NYC Career Centers
  This course takes place over 54 Hours.
• Microsoft Office 365 501 - Microsoft 365 Teamwork Bootcamp @ Ledet Training
  This course takes place over 5 Days.
• Microsoft Office Expert @ Microsales
  This course takes place over 12 Months.
• Microsoft Office @ Microsales
  This course takes place over 8 Months.

Focus on a Specific Subtopic within Microsoft Office

Within Microsoft Office, you can focus your learning on a specific topic, including Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Access. Each one of these topics will directly enhance, supplement, or support your learning in Microsoft Office. To see how each topic relates to Microsoft Office and to focus your learning on any subcategory, see the subtopics section above.

For a quick overview, here are some popular classes:

• Learn Excel with Excel Introduction @ ONLC Training Centers.
  The course costs $295.
• Learn PowerPoint with PowerPoint - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training.
  The course costs $335.
• Learn Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft Outlook Level I @ NYIM Training.
  The course costs $249.
• Learn Microsoft Word with Microsoft Word Level I @ NYIM Training.
  The course costs $249.
• Learn Microsoft Access with Microsoft Access Level I @ NYIM Training.
  The course costs $325.
• Learn Microsoft Project with Microsoft Project Level I @ NYIM Training.
  The course costs $249.

When learning Microsoft Office, there are a variety of learning goals you can achieve, including learning Microsoft Office comprehensively, gaining a broad introduction to Microsoft Office, getting started, adding to existing skills, obtaining an official certification from Microsoft, or embarking on a new career path.

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 comprehensively understand Microsoft Office and ready to spend 12 hours to 12 months to master Microsoft Office, these classes will help achieve that goal. With prices ranging from $399 to $1,999, there is a financial commitment, but learning these skills can have a tremendous impact on job performance and earnings potential.

• Excel Bootcamp @ Noble Desktop ($549 | 18 Hours)
• Microsoft Excel Master Program @ Digital Workshop Center ($1,396 | 27 Hours)
• Microsoft Excel 501 - Microsoft Excel Bootcamp Training Course @ Ledet Training ($999 | 3 Days)
• Microsoft Office Bootcamp @ NYIM Training ($1,725 | 54 Hours)
• Complete Microsoft Office Bootcamp @ NYC Career Centers ($1,725 | 54 Hours)
• Microsoft Office 365 501 - Microsoft 365 Teamwork Bootcamp @ Ledet Training ($1,999 | 5 Days)

Explorer

Learning Microsoft Office comprehensively can be a large financial and time commitment. If you’re not committed quite yet, or just want to learn about the field or subject, these courses can give you a high-level overview to help inform larger decisions. Note that most of these courses tend to be broader and less hands-on.

• Excel introductory course @ Dipl.-Ing. Thorsten Kebel IT Trainings ($420 | 1 Day).
• Excel: Tables and Charts @ City Lit ($39 | 3 Hours).

Committed to Getting Started

If you know you need to get started in Microsoft Office 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).
• Excel - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
• Excel - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
• PowerPoint - Level 1 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
• Microsoft Excel 101 - Microsoft Excel Introduction @ Ledet Training ($399 | 1 Day).
• Excel for Business Bootcamp @ NYIM Training ($549 | 18 Hours).

Skill-Advancer

For those with some familiarity with Microsoft Office 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).
  
• Excel Database Features and PivotTables @ ONLC Training Centers ($295 | 1 Day).
  
• Excel Power User @ ONLC Training Centers ($795 | 2 Days).
  
• Excel - Level 3 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
  Prereq note: Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Excel - Dashboards @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
  
• PowerPoint - Level 2 @ Certstaffix Training ($335 | 1 Day).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of PowerPoint.

Resume & Skill Builder

With Microsoft Office, you have the opportunity to attend a course that teaches you both the skills to master Microsoft Office and provide you with an official certification from Microsoft to showcase your knowledge and build your resume. These courses all prepare attendees for a certification. Some include the exam itself (and perhaps proctoring too), but most do not. Check directly with the school to see what exactly is included with your tuition.

• Excel Specialist Certification Program @ NYIM Training ($899 | 19 Hours).
  
• Excel Expert Certification Program @ NYIM Training ($1,099 | 21 Hours).
  
• Excel Specialist Certification Program @ NYC Career Centers ($899 | 19 Hours).
  
• Excel Expert Certification Program @ NYC Career Centers ($1,099 | 21 Hours).
  
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2019 Expert («OL2019») @ Digicomp Academy ($5,190 | 11 Days).
  Prereq note: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word or Excel
• Preparation for the MOS Excel Core certification @ ITTA ($1,300 | 2 Days).
  

Career Changer

You’re not only committed to learning Microsoft Office comprehensively, but you’re hoping and ready to break into a new career. While securing a new career is not guaranteed, these courses provide in-depth training in Microsoft Office. Many offer job support and some offer a money-back guarantee. Job support typically includes resume writing, help with job applications, portfolio building, and career counseling, but the services vary by provider.

Applications are typically required and many also require remote prework to build essential concepts before the more intensive “live” training. And due to the steep prices (some courses as high as $4,999) many programs provide financing options. See financing notes below but always be sure to confirm with the school and read the terms and conditions. Not all applicants are admitted and approved for financing.

Here are a couple “career-changer” programs. All the programs include career services (see the provider’s website for details on what is included).

• Deluxe Data Analytics Track @ Skillspire ($4,999 | 12 Weeks).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).
• Business Administration Certificate @ Digital Workshop Center ($4,317 | 83 Hours).
  The course provides job support and comes with a money-back guarantee (see the school’s website for terms and conditions).

Microsoft Office is an in-demand suite of office productivity applications that is essential for a variety of career paths. Here are some popular positions listing Microsoft Office as a skill and the average national salaries according to Indeed as of August 2020.

• Business Analyst: $80K / year, average national salary

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

Some benefits of live online Microsoft Office training include:

• Flexibility to attend from anywhere and eliminate long commutes
• Ability to ask questions and interact with Microsoft Office experts in real-time
• Instructor’s ability to remote access your screen to troubleshoot any issues
• More frequent scheduling options and lower prices on average than in-person training
• Hands-on practical training like in-person courses

While there are several benefits to live online training, there are a few important things to consider. You should make sure you have a quiet workplace with strong internet access. Additionally, you should have the necessary applications installed prior to class and your computer should meet any system requirements. To ensure a seamless learning experience, some schools provide remote setup support and Zoom tutorials upon request prior to the course.

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

For live online training, prices range from $5/hour to $220/hr.

See the Microsoft Office pricing analysis section to compare course fees.

For Microsoft Office 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.