Microsoft EXCEL Basics Series

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EXCEL BASIC SERIES 4-Part Online Training Series

July 22, 2026

August 5, 2026

July 29, 2026

August 12, 2026

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Session 2

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Microsoft EXCEL BASIC SERIES

Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful tools in the Office Suite, yet many shy away from it because it seems complex and overwhelming. Our MBI LIVE Microsoft Excel Basics series is designed for beginners and infrequent users who want to master essential functions like formatting, calculations, and data sorting. In this series of live, virtual workshops, our expert instructor from ZenTek Consultants will guide you through practical, real-world examples, with tailored insights relevant to your field. Whether you’re looking to streamline business tasks or organize personal projects, these sessions will help you gain confidence and efficiency with Excel.

These live, instructor-led sessions, held every Wednesday virtually via Zoom from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, are designed to help you take your skills to the next level. Best of all, these courses are completely free for members as part of your membership benefits and offer 2 Project Management MBD credits per session to those that register and attend. You can choose to attend one, or all these Microsoft Excel Basics sessions.

SESSION ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

Master Builder Designation: July 22, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am Project Management - 2 credits In this introductory session, we will cover the essential elements of Microsoft Excel, starting with how to understand and create worksheets. You’ll learn how to navigate through multiple worksheets, as well as how to work with cells and columns, the core building blocks of any spreadsheet. We will walk you through the basics of formatting and aligning cells to ensure your data looks clean and organized. Additionally, we will explain how to manage different types of data, how to edit them, and how to format, merge, and control cells for maximum efficiency. This session will provide you with the foundation to feel comfortable working in Excel, whether you’re entering data for the first time or refining an existing worksheet.

SESSION TWO: FUN WITH FUNCTIONS & FORMULAS

July 29, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am Master Builder Designation: In this session, you’ll take your Excel skills to the next Project Management - 2 credits level by learning how to use functions and formulas to automate calculations. We will begin by showing you how to control worksheet views for easier navigation and presentation of data. Then, you’ll explore Excel’s automatic fill features, which save time when entering repetitive data. A key focus will be understanding how to work with formulas using the formula bar, as well as learning some of the most commonly used functions and formulas to streamline your work. We’ll also show you how to use formulas across multiple worksheets, making it easier to handle more complex data and calculations.

The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.MBI.Build/mbd.

SESSION THREE: DELVING INTO DATA

August 5, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am Master Builder Designation: This session is all about organizing and analyzing your data Project Management - 2 credits effectively. You’ll start by learning how to use data filters David Mills to quickly find the information you need in large sets of data. We’ll cover sorting techniques Consultants to help you order your data based on specific criteria. You’ll also learn ZenTek how to identify and remove duplicate values, which can clutter your spreadsheet and lead to inaccuracies.

Hackensack, NJ Additionally, we’ll show you how to merge and split data cells, allowing you to manipulate your data more effectively. Finally, we’ll introduce you to data validation, a powerful tool to ensure that the data you enter follows specific rules and maintains integrity.

SESSION FOUR: SUMMARIZING SIMPLIFIED August 12, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am Master Builder Designation: In our final session, we’ll teach you how to present your data Project Management - 2 credits clearly and efficiently. You’ll start by learning how to control page layouts to ensure your documents look professional when printed or shared. We will also show you how to insert images and symbols to add visual appeal to your worksheets.

You’ll then discover how to create simple charts to make your data more accessible and visually engaging. We’ll guide you through the process of editing chart display options to customize your charts for better clarity and presentation. Finally, we’ll introduce you to pivot tables, a powerful feature that allows you to summarize and analyze large datasets in just a few clicks.

ZenTek Consultants - Hackensack, NJ Presenter Presenter David Mills , ZenTek Consultants - Hackensack, NJ

Our mission is to help clients build their business for the future. From preliminary planning through final implementation, ZenTek brings years of technical experience to help firms make best use of the technology they already own, and help guide them to the latest technology solutions they’re going to need to stay ahead of their competitors. Our staff has decades of experience recommending, implementing, and configuring software and technology solutions.

We use that experience to help our clients in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing develop, customize, and implement the software and workflow processes they need to become more profitable.

Supporting and training your staff on technology is what ZenTek Consultants is all about. The idea is simple: You know your area of expertise, and we know technology. There’s no reason a construction company, engineering firm, or manufacturing center should waste billable time struggling with modern tech when we can do it for you. ZenTek Consultants has decades of experience in implementing technology solutions and making them work. That means we can make new technologies work for you.

you have any questions, please contact Jamie Friis at Have Questions? IfJFriis@MBI.Build or 515-657-4387.

Microsoft EXCEL BASIC SERIES 4-Part Online Training Series

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Session 1: Understanding the Basics

Session 3: Delving into Data

July 22, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

August 5, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Session 2: Fun with Functions & Formulas July 29, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Session 4: Summarizing Simplified

August 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.

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For more information, please contact Jamie Friis at JFriis@MBI.Build or 515-657-4387.