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Excel Calculations and Charts

This virtual Microsoft Suite series class taught by Neal Otto will follow the schedule below. Each class must be registered for by emailing steph@nacmint.com; cost per class is $135/pp. The series is a la carte and no one must attend every class. All times are Mountain.
Excel Calculations and Charts Introduction
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
Neal Otto Bio:
“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.
Subject |
Start |
End |
Excel Essentials |
Tue 1/27/2026 9 AM |
Tue 1/27/2026 1 PM |
Excel Calculations and Charts |
Tue 2/10/2026 9 AM |
Tue 2/10/2026 1 PM |
Outlook - Simplify, Organize, and Boost Productivity |
Tue 2/24/2026 9 AM |
Tue 2/24/2026 1 PM |
Excel Database/List Management |
Tue 3/10/2026 9 AM |
Tue 3/10/2026 1 PM |
Excel Get and Transform |
Tue 3/24/2026 9 AM |
Tue 3/24/2026 1 PM |
Word for Contracts, Manuals, and Other Large Documents |
Tue 4/7/2026 9 AM |
Tue 4/7/2026 1 PM |
Excel Conditional Formatting |
Tue 4/21/2026 9 AM |
Tue 4/21/2026 11 AM |