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Advance Your Career with Microsoft Office – Basics

About this Class

Most office or supervisory jobs require strong Microsoft Office skills. In this course for high-beginners, build foundation knowledge and confidence for using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to advance your career. In three half-day sessions, we’ll cover key topics such as controlling formatting in Word, creating formulas and functions in Excel, and managing slides in PowerPoint. We’ll discuss keyboard shortcuts, file sharing in the workplace, tips and tricks, and more.

Prerequisites: Basic experience in Word and Excel.

Instructor Helen Nishikai has been teaching computer software programs to adult students and corporate clients for over 25 years and has worked in information technology, web development, and technical consulting. She holds a California Teaching Credential in Adult Education for Computer Technology and Business Management.

Additional Information

  • Even Cd: CC0001
  • Teacher: Nishikai, Helen
  • Start Date: 09/26/2026
  • End Date: 10/10/2026
  • Days: Sa
  • Mtgs: 3
  • Start Time: 10:00am
  • End Time: 1:00pm
  • Location: STEAM Building – Adult Piedmont School
  • Room: ST-127
Class type
Job Training
Experience level
Beginner
Time of day
Morning
Class Cost
Free

How do I Register?

Contact Piedmont Adult School at (510) 594-2717 or email pas@piedmont.k12.ca.us