Excel Level 1: Beginner Excel Classes in NYC or Online

In this beginner Excel workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, graphs, formatting, and printing. This basic Excel class is perfect for those with limited experience looking to expand their proficiency.

The course comes with our revolutionary Excel video suite, so you can review the materials anytime after the class.

This beginner Excel class is taught in partnership with NYIM Training.

Bonus Video Training Included

In addition to 7 Hours of live training (in-person or remote), you'll receive lifetime access to self-paced training videos, a $95 value.

Attend this course as part of the Excel Bootcamp and save on tuition:

Excel Bootcamp

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Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention
Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed
Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

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What You’ll Learn

Become familiar with the interface and data entry
Learn essential formulas and functions
Format and print your work
Create charts, including line, column, and pie charts
Learn tips and tricks for easy workbook management
Review key concepts in a final project

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Course Syllabus

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Introduction

Interface

Provides a brief description of the user interface for Microsoft Excel

Data Entry

Examines and describes multiple means of entering data

Formulas

Autofill

Explores Excel's amazing ability to predict and extrapolate patterns

Calculations

Perform mathematical expressions and review the Order of Operations rule

True or False

Tests to see whether criteria is true/false

AutoSum Functions

Review the five key functions: Sum, Average, Max, Min, and Count Numbers

Text Functions

Introduces functions used to modify text in Excel

Multi-Input Functions

More advanced functions that require more than one input

Absolute Cell References

Changing a cell reference into a constant, which is necessary in certain calculations

Formatting

The addition of effects to an excel document to provide visual instruction

Format Painter

The ability to copy format from one cell/range of cells to another cell/range of cells

Conditional Format

Apply a predetermined format based on specified rules

Charts & Tables

Line Chart

Create a Line chart and Spark lines to visually examine data

Column Chart

Create a Column chart to visually examine data

Tables

Explores the special functionality created when data is converted to a Table

Workbook Management

Printing

Rules and strategies to make printing easy

Worksheets

Insert, move, copy and delete worksheets

Repeat Action

Use the F4 key to duplicate a prior action

Shortcuts

5 Fundamental keyboard shortcuts and a review of others previously covered

End of Class Project

Project

End of class project to review key concepts from the class

Save and Close

Save, close and email the completed workbook

Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$249
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

7 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Supplemental refresher video suite
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

185 Madison Ave, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided
Free retake within one year

Instructor writing on markerboard in a classroom, while displaying code sample on screen

Students seated in computer classroom with workbooks, paying attention to instructor

Live Online

Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided
Free retake within one year

Online Training Demo

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Testimonials for Live Online Training

“Overall experience on Zoom was maybe even better than in IRL classroom because the instruction takes place right on your own screen, with less distraction. Great overall experience.”
“Given the fact that we had to do this entire class remotely due to Covid-19, I didn’t have very high expectations it would run so smoothly. However, I don’t think it could’ve gone any better. Not only do I feel very comfortable with the program now, but I’m actually excited to use it!”
“This was the first online class I’ve taken with ND and it was a great experience. Looking forward to the other classes I’ve signed up for!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for this course?

Those new to Excel looking to gain the core skills used by business professionals, including formulas, functions, calculations, and time-saving techniques. The skills taught in the course apply to a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, retail, education, professional services, healthcare, non-profit, and more.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

Corporate & Onsite Excel Training

Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes in NYC, or create a custom training program at your offices.

Private Training

Available onsite at your location
Modern computer labs available at our offices
Customize or choose from our existing courses
Free instructor consultations to finalize content

Group Class Vouchers

Send employees to our group classes
Extensive offerings and flexible scheduling
Simple billing and logistics
Computers and training resources provided

Learn Excel Essentials

This is a hands-on beginner Excel course in which you will work on real-world examples, so that you gain extensive practice throughout the class. You’ll learn the essentials of Excel from industry professionals, as well as apply the concepts you learn to a final project. This class also comes with access to NYIM’s Excel Fundamentals video suite, including lifetime access to several hours of valuable content.

Learn Essential Excel Concepts

Throughout the class you’ll learn essential concepts, including formulas, charts, Autofill, absolute cell references, conditional formatting, and more! By the end of the class, you’ll apply all the concepts learned to a final project.
Lifetime Access to a Video Suite

This class comes with access to the Excel Fundamentals video suite that contains individual videos of each of the exercises covered in the course.
Industry Professional Instructors

Our instructors are industry professionals who draw on their experience to teach real-world applications and time-saving techniques. Learn tips, tricks, and keyboard shortcuts you can use right away.

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and proprietary curriculum, we deliver a learning experience our alumni can be proud of.

Excel Level I is rated 5.0 stars

in the past 24 months

Fast-paced class, a lot of information in a short amount of time—condensed to most useful tips and tricks. Very glad I was able to participate as I learned a lot more than I already knew. Michael was a great instructor with a very easygoing vibe.

Roksana B.

Just came out of my Excel Business Level Training at NYIM. Garfield, the instructor, is really nice And very helpful. They are very professional and they provide all the necessary tools for the students to acquire all the info they need, and, in case you want to refresh your memory you can always retake the course for free within 6 months. Cool, huh? :-)

Dana D.

It was a full day from 10am-5, fast-moving and packed with information on all the Excel basics, including on-the-spot exercises. Really useful for skills in managing all kinds of information and projects. I'd highly recommend this course, and would like to take the L2 when I'm ready!

Kathleen H.

This course exceeded my expectations. Saba is a great instructor! She answered all my questions and went beyond to link it to real life examples.

Laura H.

Had a one on one training with Garfield - he was patient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to expand their excel capabilities in business.

Alexandria A.

Great class! The content was well organized and the instructor was excellent. He was engaging, knew the material very well and was able to adjust to the various levels of ability of the students! Would definitely recommend!

Rebecca H.

Bonus Video Training Included

Attend this course as part of the Excel Bootcamp and save on tuition:

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Retake the course for free within one year

Earn a Certificate of Completion

What You’ll Learn

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Course Syllabus

Introduction

Interface

Data Entry

Formulas

Autofill

Calculations

True or False

AutoSum Functions

Text Functions

Multi-Input Functions

Absolute Cell References

Formatting

Formatting

Format Painter

Conditional Format

Charts & Tables

Line Chart

Column Chart

Tables

Workbook Management

Printing

Worksheets

Repeat Action

Shortcuts

End of Class Project

Project

Save and Close

Schedule & Enrollment: Excel Level I

Discounts

October 21

Thursday, 10–5pm

October 27

Wednesday, 10–5pm

October 30

Saturday, 10–5pm

November 2

Tuesday, 10–5pm

November 8

Monday, 10–5pm

November 12

Friday, 10–5pm

November 29–30

Monday to Tuesday, 6–9pm

November 30

Tuesday, 10–5pm

December 5

Sunday, 10–5pm

December 6

Monday, 10–5pm

December 10

Friday, 10–5pm

December 16

Thursday, 10–5pm

December 21

Tuesday, 10–5pm

January 5

Wednesday, 10–5pm

January 11

Tuesday, 10–5pm

January 12–13

Wednesday to Thursday, 6–9pm

January 18

Tuesday, 10–5pm

January 22

Saturday, 10–5pm

January 24

Monday, 10–5pm

January 28

Friday, 10–5pm