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MS Excel for Self-Taught Users

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts May 29, 2025 at 9 am

This virtual seminar will explore how to freeze and unfreeze cells, conditional formatting, protecting a worksheet, and many functions.  Some of these functions are commonly used and others are infrequently used. This course is designed to give you experience using different functions. We will explore how to create a multiple-sheet workbook and link the formulas between the sheets. You will learn the difference between Relative and Absolute cell referencing, Pivot Tables and Charts, and a review of Protecting a worksheet.  We will review how to use the IF and VLookup functions, as well as other reference functions.

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

PowerPoint at Lunch: Slide Master Basics

$49

with Elaine Moore

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

Take a productive break and join us mid-day for a 1-hour, lunchtime mini session on PowerPoint! This quick and practical overview will walk you through how to set up, lay out, and format a presentation using the Slide Master. Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you’ll gain useful tips to make your slides look polished and professional.

Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—bring your questions!

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

Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact

$299

with Cesar Rodas

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 6, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 4 weeks

Take your marketing expertise to the next level with Making Marketing Work: Strategy, Ethics & Everyday Impact, taught by industry expert Cesar Rodas. Designed for participants with a basic understanding of marketing principles, this course dives deeper into strategic planning, ethical decision-making, and the application of marketing in real-world business scenarios. 

You’ll strengthen your ability to analyze market trends, develop strategic marketing solutions, and collaborate across disciplines. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate complex marketing challenges and make data-driven, ethical decisions in a global context.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how marketing integrates with broader business strategies
  • Tools to evaluate and refine marketing strategies based on real data and global trends
  • Practical experience communicating marketing insights and leading collaborative analysis
  • Frameworks for identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in marketing
  • Confidence to assess the risks, tradeoffs, and potential of competing strategic options

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

MS Excel: Advanced Functions & Data Tools - Speed Class

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 12, 2025 at 10 am

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. 

Beginner Brazilian Portuguese

$229

with Poliana Bellan Wilson

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

Our Brazilian-Portuguese courses go beyond traditional teaching methods, offering meaningful, real-life experiences that build confidence and deepen cultural understanding.

Through engaging conversations, reflective discussions, and a supportive learning environment, participants embrace the richness of Brazilian culture while developing their language skills. Every session becomes a journey of discovery—where language is not just learned but lived.

Our program builds bridges and embraces our differences, recognizing that our greatest strengths and growth come from our differences.

Language is more than grammar and vocabulary; it’s about building confidence, connections, and community.

Let’s explore how this program can benefit you and your team!

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

Excel at Lunch: Getting Started with Spreadsheets

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 8, 2025 at 12 pm

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

Designed for beginners or anyone needing a quick refresher, this 1-hour lunchtime session will guide you through the basics of creating spreadsheets and introduce a few essential keyboard commands to boost your efficiency.

Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you'll pick up helpful tips to get started with confidence. Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—perfect for getting your questions answered in real-time.

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

MS Excel Beginner Basics

$219

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 10, 2025 at 10 am

This beginner-friendly seminar is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel. Participants will explore the Tabs and Ribbons to become familiar with the layout and location of key commands. The course will also cover essential keyboard shortcuts and basic tools used for formatting spreadsheets. Students will learn how to create simple formulas using the Order of Operations, build basic worksheets, and generate charts to visually represent data.

No prior experience with Excel is required—just a willingness to learn and explore!

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. 





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