Excel Fundamentals
Learn spreadsheet basics, formulas, tables, formatting, sorting, filtering, charts and simple reporting. This course is designed for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in Excel for everyday office work.
Practical tasks you will complete:
- Create a formatted spreadsheet with headers, borders and cell styles
- Build basic formulas using SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT and IF
- Organize sample business data with sorting and filtering
- Create simple charts to visualize trends and comparisons
Advanced Excel Skills
Learn advanced formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUP, dashboards, conditional formatting and reporting workflows. This course is designed for learners who already have basic Excel knowledge and want to work with more complex data scenarios.
Practical tasks you will complete:
- Build PivotTable reports from multi-column datasets
- Create an interactive dashboard with charts and slicers
- Clean sample datasets using text functions and data tools
- Use XLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH for cross-referencing data
Microsoft Office Essentials
Learn practical use of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams for daily office tasks. This program covers the core applications that most professionals use every day, with a focus on efficiency and proper document handling.
Practical tasks you will complete:
- Format business documents with styles, headers and templates in Word
- Create a structured presentation with visual layouts in PowerPoint
- Organize email workflows with folders, rules and calendar in Outlook
- Use Teams for messaging, file sharing and meeting collaboration
Workplace Productivity Training
Learn how to organize documents, manage tasks, improve digital workflows and use office software more efficiently. This course combines practical software skills with workflow optimization strategies that apply across roles and industries.
What you will learn:
- Set up consistent document naming and folder structures
- Manage tasks and priorities using digital tools effectively
- Streamline repetitive office processes and reduce manual work
- Build confidence with everyday office software for routine tasks
Data Analysis with Excel
Learn how to organize data, create reports and present insights clearly. This course bridges foundational spreadsheet skills with practical analytical workflows used across industries, from retail to finance to operations.
What you will learn:
- Structure raw data into organized, analysis-ready tables
- Use formulas and functions for calculations and summaries
- Build clear visual reports with charts, tables and formatting
- Present data insights in a way that supports decision-making
Course Overview
| Course | Duration | Format | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Excel Fundamentals
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8 weeks | Online | Beginner | Enroll → |
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Advanced Excel Skills
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10 weeks | Online | Intermediate | Enroll → |
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Microsoft Office Essentials
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6 weeks | Online | Beginner | Enroll → |
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Workplace Productivity
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8 weeks | Online | All Levels | Enroll → |
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Data Analysis with Excel
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10 weeks | Online | Intermediate | Enroll → |
Corporate Training Options
Organizations across Canada can enroll their teams in any of our structured programs. Corporate training is available for groups who need to develop practical office software skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Training is delivered online and can be adapted to fit your team's schedule and skill level. Contact us to discuss enrollment options for your organization.
Educational Disclaimer
All courses and training programs are provided for educational and professional development purposes only. Office Skills Academy does not provide financial, career, employment, salary or promotion guarantees. Completion documents may be provided for educational purposes only. Learners are responsible for their own decisions and how they apply the knowledge gained from each course. Please see our Disclaimer for full details.
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