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Microsoft Mash Basics: Getting Started with Word, Excel & PowerPoint

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 10, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 3 weeks

New to Microsoft Office or need a refresher?

Microsoft Mash Basics is a beginner-friendly course designed to walk you through the essential functions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to navigate each program, perform common tasks, and build a solid foundation that helps you work more confidently and efficiently. Whether you're starting from scratch or brushing up on basic skills, this course will give you the tools you need to succeed.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

iPhone-tography: Mastering the Art of Smartphone Photography

$69

with Jonathan Fonseca

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 10, 2025 at 6 pm

Tired of scrolling through your phone’s camera roll and seeing the same old boring photos? Say hello to Phone-tography, where you’ll transform your phone camera into a powerhouse of photographic potential!  

This workshop is designed to help you capture stunning, professional-quality photos that will make your followers, friends, and family drool with envy.

You’ll learn essential photography principles like composition, lighting, and focus, and how to apply them to your phone’s camera. You’ll also get a look at the latest photo editing apps and techniques. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be snapping photos that capture the beauty of the world around you like never before. Say goodbye to bland and hello to bold with Phone-tography. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Excel at Lunch: Mastering Basic Formulas

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 17, 2025 at 12 pm

Join us mid-day for a quick and focused overview of Microsoft Excel formulas!

In this 1-hour lunchtime session, you'll learn how to effectively and efficiently use formulas to calculate and manage numerical data. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this session will cover the most commonly used formulas in Excel and how to apply them in everyday work scenarios.

Whether you're watching or following along, you'll walk away with practical knowledge you can use right away. A Q&A session will follow the presentation—bring your questions!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

MS Excel: Advanced Functions & Data Tools

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 31, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 3 weeks

This virtual, interactive, and hands-on course is designed for users ready to deepen their Excel skills. Ideal for those who need to customize worksheets, create long-range spreadsheets, or present data visually, this session focuses on expanding your knowledge of formulas and functions, as well as working with multiple sheets and advanced data tools.

Topics will include:

  • Advanced Functions in Excel
  • Understanding Absolute vs. Relative Cell Referencing
  • Creating and Linking Multiple Sheets in a Workbook
  • Building and Customizing Charts
  • Sorting and Filtering Data
  • Inserting and Using Pivot Tables

Attendees are encouraged to bring current spreadsheet projects to work on in real-time with private support from the instructor.

Note: To get the most out of this Zoom-based session, it is recommended that participants use a second monitor, iPad, or tablet to view the training while working hands-on on their own computer.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 

Excel at Lunch: Tips, Tricks & Time-Savers

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 5, 2025 at 12 pm

Boost your Excel expertise in just one hour!

This lunchtime session is packed with valuable tips and tricks to help you work smarter, not harder. Discover new keyboard shortcuts, hidden features, and time-saving techniques that will enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow in Excel.

Whether you're a regular user or just looking to sharpen your skills, this session is designed to take your Excel game to the next level. Stay after the presentation for a brief Q&A—bring your questions and get expert answers!

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at 508-375-5017 or ebrown@capecod.edu. 





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