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Created in 1985, Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular pieces of software in the world, used by millions of people in a wide range of jobs. While Excel is best known for its spreadsheet capabilities, its powers stretch far beyond basic data organization. With Excel, you can create data visualizations like graphs and charts, perform calculations, and even conduct data analysis.
Excel is an essential business tool. While it’s commonly used in offices as part of the popular Microsoft Office suite, it’s a staple in numerous careers beyond basic office roles. Excel’s data analysis capabilities are a powerful asset for researchers and analysts working across all industries. It is extremely versatile, which is why Excel is part of many professionals’ toolkits.
Excel is an important tool for many jobs, but it is not the only one you need. However, Excel has grown to be ubiquitous enough that professionals are expected to have it as one area of experience along with various forms of industry-specific knowledge.
It’s possible to get a job as an Excel specialist, but you’re far more likely to use it as one application in a career as an Investment Banker, Investment Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Marketing Analyst. These types of positions each require a unique skill set in addition to knowledge of Excel. For instance, Marketing Analysts must possess a diverse array of knowledge that includes understanding their target base on a psychological level in addition to being able to analyze data to figure out which marketing techniques work.
While the cost of living in San Diego is considerable due to its reputation as a beautiful city with a mild climate, skilled workers can find well-paying jobs in this area. San Diego has a large economy, a low unemployment rate, and offers many career options in finance. Research shows that the future for Excel-related careers is likely to be good. For instance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the next ten years, the job outlook for financial analysts across the United States is positive, with growth projected to be faster than average. The organization also reports that California is one of the highest-paying states for these financial analysts.
Glassdoor reports on salary averages for a variety of jobs that require expertise in Excel. It reports that in San Diego, an Investment Analyst earns approximately $85,000 a year, a Business Analyst earns about $78,000, and a Marketing Analyst approximately $65,000. For a Data Analyst, the yearly salary is estimated to be $68,000, while a Senior Data Analyst earns approximately $95,000.
In-person learning is one way for San Diego residents to pick up new Excel skills. There are plenty of options in and around San Diego for students who want to attend face-to-face Excel classes.
Ledet Training runs short beginner, intermediate, and advanced Excel classes from a central location in San Diego County. It also offers an Excel bootcamp, which takes students from beginner to advanced over multiple days of training. New Horizons also offers Excel classes at multiple levels of expertise. The San Diego location of AcademyX, a program with training centers in several California cities, has classes for people of all skill levels. These include beginner-friendly courses along with more advanced courses that cover topics like lookup functions, advanced Pivot Tables, and macros for anyone looking to expand on existing skills. Sonic Training, located in downtown San Diego, also offers a variety of in-person Excel classes.
San Diego students who prefer remote training can find several different remote Excel class options, including Certstaffix Training, NYIM Training, and ONLC Training Centers. While Certstaffix Training and ONLC classes run remotely, students also have the option of using a computer lab located in San Diego.
Finding the right class can be confusing, especially when you’re new. Noble Desktop created this tool to show the local schools in your area so you don’t have to search for them. The courses mentioned here are a small sample of what’s available, so check out the full list if you’re interested.
Live online instruction is a preferred training option for many people because it allows them to learn from the comfort of their homes. Virtual learning offers many of the same benefits as in-person instruction, including real-time interaction with instructors and classmates. Virtual instructors also have the ability to control student screens, with their permission.
Noble Desktop offers virtual Excel classes at different skill levels for people looking to learn to use Excel or improve their current knowledge. The first level covers basic calculations, graphs, and formatting, and is designed for students with limited Excel experience. In the more advanced course, students summarize data with Pivot Tables, sort and filter databases, split and join text, and learn functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIFS. Finally, Noble runs an advanced Excel class, where the curriculum includes advanced database functions such as INDEX and MATCH, creating basic macros, and using What-If Analysis for Goal Seek and Data Tables.
There is also a comprehensive Excel Bootcamp that covers the full coursework of Noble’s individual Excel classes to give you a complete understanding of the software. The bootcamp takes multiple days to complete. Like all of Noble’s classes, it comes with the option for a free course retake within one year.
Another option for learning Excel is a Data Analytics Certificate. This multi-week course covers a wide range of skills needed for a job in data analytics or business analytics, including data analysis and visualization, business intelligence, and databases. Students also work on building a portfolio.
There are other places to learn new Excel skills virtually such as the live online Excel courses from NYIM Training. NYIM Training specializes in business courses and corporate training and has a diverse selection of classes that cover topics like Excel in financial analysis. There are also courses in Excel from NYC Career Centers. NYC Career Centers offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, and also has specialized offerings such as Excel Programming with VBA.
Across industries, all kinds of companies rely on Excel for daily office work as well as large-scale data storage and analysis. Even in companies where everyone uses Excel, it’s likely that some employees aren't as efficient as they could be. Noble Desktop offers corporate Excel training, available onsite or live online via Zoom, to help build a strong foundation in Excel among your workers.
Excel is an essential skill, and training your employees to use it for your business is an investment that benefits both you and your team. Noble instructors can customize your Excel lesson plan to fit your needs and provide your employees with the most effective experience for your company. In addition to private classes, Noble also sells vouchers for its regular group classes, allowing companies another flexible employee training option. Contact Noble Desktop to speak with a consultant about their corporate options for Excel training in the San Diego area.