Boost Your Productivity

Learn to automate repetitive tasks, manage data efficiently, and perform complex calculations in seconds. Turn hours of manual work into minutes with the right Excel skills.

Enhance Your Career

Excel proficiency is a highly sought-after skill across industries – finance, marketing, operations, data analysis, and more. Stand out in the job market with certified Excel expertise.

Better Data Decisions

Organize, analyze, and visualize data to uncover insights. Build dashboards and reports that drive business decisions. Present data clearly and persuasively.

Advanced Capabilities

Master PivotTables, Power Pivot, advanced formulas, macros, and VBA programming. Handle enterprise-scale data analysis and automation with confidence.

Work & Personal Use

Excel isn’t just for work. Manage personal finances, plan events, track projects, create budgets, and organize your life more effectively.

Error Reduction

Proper Excel training reduces costly mistakes in formulas, data entry, and analysis. Learn best practices for data validation, error checking, and quality control.

Level 1: Fundamentals

Perfect for beginners or refresher

• Navigating Excel interface
• Creating and formatting worksheets
• Basic formulas and functions (SUM, AVERAGE, etc.)
• Printing and page setup
• Working with charts

Duration: 1 day

Level 2: Intermediate

Build on basics with powerful features

• Advanced formulas (VLOOKUP, IF, COUNTIF)
• Working with multiple worksheets
• Data validation and protection
• Creating PivotTables
• Advanced charts and sparklines

Duration: 1 day

Level 3: Advanced

Expert-level data analysis

• Complex formulas across workbooks
• What-if analysis and scenarios
• Advanced PivotTable techniques
• Introduction to macros
• Data consolidation and analysis

Duration: 1 day

Level 4: Expert Automation

Master automation and programming

• VBA programming fundamentals
• Creating custom functions
• Automating repetitive tasks
• Building user forms and controls
• Error handling and debugging

Duration: 2 days

Excel Functions & Formulas

Deep dive into Excel’s formula library. Master XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, array formulas, text functions, date/time calculations, and logical operators.

• Lookup and reference functions
• Financial and statistical functions
• Dynamic array formulas
• Error handling in formulas

Duration: 1 day

Excel PivotTables

Become a PivotTable expert. Learn to summarize, analyze, and visualize large datasets quickly. Build dynamic reports that update automatically.

• Creating and modifying PivotTables
• Grouping and filtering data
• Calculated fields and items
• PivotCharts and slicers

Duration: 1 day

Excel Power Pivot

Handle millions of rows of data with Power Pivot. Create sophisticated data models, relationships, and DAX calculations for enterprise-level analysis.

• Building data models
• Creating relationships
• DAX formulas and measures
• Time intelligence functions

Duration: 2 days

Excel VBA Programming

Automate Excel with Visual Basic for Applications. Write macros, create custom functions, build user interfaces, and develop powerful automation solutions.

• VBA syntax and programming concepts
• Working with objects and collections
• User forms and controls
• File and database integration

Duration: 3 days

Data Analysis & Visualization

Transform data into insights. Learn data cleaning, statistical analysis, forecasting, and creating compelling visualizations and dashboards.

• Data cleaning and preparation
• Statistical analysis tools
• Creating interactive dashboards
• Advanced charting techniques

Duration: 2 days

Power BI for Excel Users

Transition from Excel to Power BI. Leverage your Excel knowledge to build enterprise-scale business intelligence solutions.

• Excel vs Power BI comparison
• Importing Excel data to Power BI
• DAX for Excel users
• When to use Excel vs Power BI

Duration: 2 days

Live Online Training

Join our virtual instructor-led classes from anywhere. Full interaction with instructors, hands-on exercises, and real-time Q&A – all from your desk.

• Live instructor interaction
• Hands-on practice files
• Screen sharing and collaboration
• Recorded sessions available

Public Classes

Enroll in our scheduled public classes. Learn alongside professionals from other organizations and expand your network.

• Regular schedule of dates
• Small class sizes (4-15 students)
• All course materials included
• 30 days post-training support

Private Team Training

Custom training tailored to your organization’s specific needs. We’ll focus on your company’s data, templates, and business processes.

• Customized curriculum
• Your data and scenarios
• Flexible scheduling
• On-site or virtual delivery

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• Sacramento – Headquarters
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• San Francisco Bay Area
• Los Angeles
• San Diego

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• Portland/Beaverton, OR
• Seattle, WA
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• Eugene, OR

Mountain West

• Boise, ID
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Reno, NV
• Las Vegas, NV

Southwest

• Phoenix/Chandler, AZ
• Tucson, AZ
• Albuquerque, NM

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced consultants who use Excel daily in real business environments. Our instructors don’t just teach – they solve complex Excel challenges for organizations like yours.

Practical, Hands-On Learning

Every course includes extensive hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios. Build actual spreadsheets, solve business problems, and take practice files home to reference later.

Small Class Sizes

Maximum 15 students per class ensures personalized attention. Ask questions, get individual help, and learn at a pace that works for you.

Current Content

Our courses cover Excel 2019, Excel 2021, and Microsoft 365 (Excel for the web). Learn the latest features and best practices that work across all modern Excel versions.

Post-Training Support

Get 30 days of free email and phone support after your class. Stuck on a formula? Need help applying what you learned? We’re here to help you succeed.

43+ Years Experience

Since 1982, ISInc has been training professionals on Microsoft products. We understand how people learn Excel and deliver results that actually stick.

Beginners

New to Excel or haven’t used it in years? Our Level 1 course starts from the basics and builds your confidence step by step.

Daily Excel Users

Use Excel regularly but struggle with formulas or formatting? Level 2-3 will dramatically improve your efficiency and capabilities.

Data Analysts

Working with large datasets? Our Power Pivot and Data Analysis courses teach enterprise-level techniques for million-row datasets.

Financial Professionals

Build budgets, forecasts, and financial models more efficiently. Learn advanced formulas and audit tools specific to finance work.

Managers & Executives

Need to create dashboards and reports? Learn to visualize data, build executive dashboards, and present insights effectively.

Administrative Professionals

Manage schedules, budgets, and data more efficiently. Learn time-saving shortcuts and automation techniques.

Enhanced Productivity

Trained employees work 30-50% faster by using the right Excel features. Automate repetitive tasks and eliminate manual data entry.

Reduced Errors

Proper training minimizes costly mistakes in formulas, data validation, and financial calculations. Learn error-checking best practices.

Cost Savings

Eliminate expensive third-party consultants by developing internal Excel expertise. Build custom solutions instead of buying software.

Better Decision Making

Empower teams to analyze data, create forecasts, and build what-if scenarios. Make data-driven decisions faster and more confidently.

Standardization

Establish consistent Excel practices across your organization. Create templates, naming conventions, and best practices everyone follows.

Employee Development

Excel proficiency enhances career growth. Training shows you invest in your team’s professional development and success.

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Which Excel course should I start with?

If you’re new to Excel or haven’t used it in years, start with Level 1. If you use Excel daily but struggle with formulas or PivotTables, start with Level 2. If you’re comfortable with VLOOKUP and PivotTables, jump to Level 3. Contact us if you’re not sure – we’ll help you assess your current skills.

Do your courses work for Excel 365, Excel 2021, and Excel 2019?

Yes! Features and functions in Excel 365, 2021, and 2019 are nearly identical. Our instructors teach all three versions in the same class and will explain any minor visual differences based on which version you’re using.

What’s included in the course price?

All courses include hands-on instructor-led training, comprehensive course materials (digital or printed), practice files you can keep, and 30 days of post-training email/phone support. Some courses may include certification exam vouchers – check individual course descriptions.

Can you train our entire team on company-specific templates?

Absolutely! Private team training lets us customize the curriculum to focus on your organization’s specific Excel files, templates, and business processes. Minimum 4 participants for virtual training, 6 for on-site. Contact us for a quote.

How long does it take to become proficient in Excel?

Basic proficiency can be achieved in 1-2 days (Level 1-2). Intermediate skills take 3-4 days of training. Advanced mastery (VBA, Power Pivot) requires 5-7 days plus ongoing practice. Most professionals see immediate productivity gains after Level 2 training.

Do you offer Excel certification?

Our courses prepare you for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel certification. While certification exams are separate, our training covers all exam objectives. We can help you register for certification exams and provide exam vouchers for some courses.

What if I need to review the material after class?

You keep all practice files and course materials forever. We also offer free refresher attendance (space permitting) – just bring your original materials and you can retake any course at no cost. Plus, you get 30 days of free email/phone support for follow-up questions.