Class Details Excel Calculations and Charts Introduction Date: 04/15/2025Start Time: 8:00 AM PTEnd Time: 12:00 PM PT This course provides a comprehensive introduction to performing calculations and creating charts in Excel. Students will explore the benefits of leveraging Excel for mathematical operations, learn various methods for executing calculations, and understand how to display and interpret formulas. Additionally, they will gain the skills needed to create dynamic charts for impactful visual data representation.Key Takeaways:Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:• Leverage Excel for Calculations: Understand the advantages of using Excel for complex and routine calculations, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.• Utilize Calculation Methods: Apply different methods to perform calculations, including basic arithmetic and more advanced functions, to suit various data analysis needs.• Interpret Formulas: Display and read existing formulas, gaining insight into how calculations are performed and how to troubleshoot or modify them as needed.• Create Dynamic Charts: Design and generate dynamic charts to effectively present data visually, enabling clearer communication of insights and trends.• Enhance Data Analysis: Learn best practices for using Excel’s calculation features to improve data analysis and decision-making.• Apply Chart Customization: Explore advanced chart customization options to tailor visualizations to specific data needs and audience preferences. Instructors: Neal Otto and Dan Schrenk"People work too hard to get simple things done!” quotes Neal Otto, Jumpstart Computer Training. Neal and Jumpstart believe that technology should reduce waste and help us all get more of the right things done, faster. Since 1996, Neal and Jumpstart have helped tens of thousands of individuals improve their use of Microsoft technologies.Neal, a former high school teacher, is known for his broad knowledge of an extensive array of Microsoft software and his ability to connect with students of all abilities and styles. Given his background, he can keep audiences engaged and entertained. Neal lives in Corvallis Oregon with his sweetheart Shannon. Linus THE Wonder Dog and Cali THE Wonder Dog 2 keep Neal company in his office during webinars. Neal is a long-distance bicyclist and loves to spend any spare time in his shop making sawdust or in the kitchen making bread. Son Nathan is the CFO of Fluke Healthcare; daughter Brynne is self-employed and resides in Bellingham Washington.Dan Schrenk has cultivated a diverse 25-year career in IT, excelling in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. In 2009, he founded Schrenk Consulting with a mission to empower small and medium-sized businesses by addressing their IT needs. His journey into the world of machine learning began in 2019 with a software application project that sparked his passion for artificial intelligence. Since then, Dan has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and deploying AI technologies across various projects.A native of Oregon, Dan resides in Beaverton with his wife, their two children, and their spirited Boston Terrier, Sadie. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is an avid woodworker, particularly enjoying woodturning. Dan is also a dedicated reader with a keen interest in science fiction, biographies, and U.S. history. Event Sponsor: NACM Commercial Services Course Level: I - Intermediate Credits: CEU: 0.400 CCE: 0.400 Location: Webinar Price: Members: $135.00 Non-Members: $175.00 *Price is for admission only. Some events, especially college credit classes, have additional costs associated with materials, such as text books. See the event comments above for more details. Membership discount eligibility is at the discretion of the event sponsor. Cancellations will be accepted for full refund no later than five working days prior to event — substitute attendees accepted up to day of event.
