Register Today for Microsoft Excel Training!

Boost workplace efficiency, eliminate errors, and cut costs! Whether you’re enhancing your skills or pursuing Microsoft Excel Certification to showcase your expertise, this NO COST live, virtual training will supercharge your workforce. Offered by the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey (WDBNNJ), this interactive program equips employees with practical skills to streamline workflows and increase productivity. Stay ahead of technological advances and position your business for success.

Supported by federal funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this initiative aims to elevate employee skills, enabling them to perform their jobs more effectively. By participating in this training, employers invest in developing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Additionally, employers contribute by covering employee wages during the training period.

Unlock Your Business Potential with Enhanced Excel Skills

  • Employees will complete tasks faster and with fewer errors.
  • Gain advanced Excel skills and stay current with new tools.
  • Includes an option for Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification, showcasing proficiency and expertise in Excel (with one free retake).

Learning Outcomes

  • Master worksheet and workbook management.
  • Manage data cells, ranges, and tables, including pivot tables.
  • Perform advanced formulas and functions (if, nested, VLOOKUP and index match).
  • Create charts and improve productivity with new Excel tools.
  • Each participant will receive a personalized tutor session, where the instructor will help them optimize a specific workplace process or enhance their use of Excel to complete tasks more efficiently.

HERE'S HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

  • Employers pay the $600 training fee upfront, which will be 100% reimbursed upon successful completion of the program by the Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey.
  • To confirm eligibility for participation, employers must complete the eligibility questionnaire below, demonstrating a skills gap for participants and the need for enhanced Excel skills.
  • An agreement will be established at the time of registration, and we encourage businesses to enroll two or more employees to maximize the benefits of this training.
  • Reimbursement is simple and hassle-free.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: 

Rreze Zejnullahi specializes in designing tailored Microsoft Excel training programs that address the specific needs of both employers and their teams, consistently achieving high success rates and exceptional feedback. They lead live, remote, instructor-led sessions aimed at preparing participants for Microsoft Excel Certification, while also offering personalized, one-on-one support to resolve individual questions related to data analysis. By closely monitoring performance and providing actionable, constructive feedback, Rreze ensures significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of employees’ daily tasks.

Currently, Rreze works as a professor and class manager at Montclair State University and is responsible for designing, developing, teaching, and managing Spreadsheet Analysis courses that focus on utilizing Excel for data analysis. These courses are specifically structured to prepare students for Excel Certification, ensuring they gain practical skills that can be applied directly to real-world tasks. She manages over 1300 students and over 10 faculty.

Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification (Optional but Highly Encouraged)

Certification is available for an additional $150, which includes access to GMetrix software aligned with the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification Exam. This software allows students to practice their learnings through scheduled assignments.

For businesses, supporting employees in achieving Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification leads to significant benefits https://tinyurl.com/MOProductivity including:

  • Increased productivity – Certified employees are up to 30% more efficient in completing Excel tasks, helping streamline operations and reduce errors.
  • Cost savings – Improved efficiency and accuracy result in fewer mistakes, saving time and resources.
  • Competitive advantage – A highly skilled, certified workforce positions your business to stay ahead of competitors by leveraging advanced Excel features to improve decision-making and problem-solving.

For employees, certification offers https://tinyurl.com/MOCertificate:

  • Credibility and recognition – Certification validates your expertise and can boost career growth opportunities.
  • Increased confidence – Certified employees feel more empowered to handle complex tasks and make informed decisions.
  • Staying current – Stay up to date with the latest Excel tools and features, enhancing both personal and organizational performance.

Participants Will Need:

Prerequisite Knowledge of Excel:
Participants should have a basic understanding of Excel, including the ability to open a workbook, navigate between sheets, enter data, use simple functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and identify columns and rows.

Equipment Required:
Participants will need access to a computer or laptop and a reliable internet connection.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

The program consists of seven meetings, each lasting three hours. Certification includes two additional sessions: one for exam preparation and one for the actual exam.

  • Start Date:
    • Tuesday's: March 4th
    • Thursday's: March 6th
  • Training Completion Date:
    • Tuesday's: April 15th
    • Thursday's: April 17th
  • Time:
    • Tuesday's: 9:00am-12:00pm
    • Thursday's: 1:00pm-4:00pm
  • Exam Preparation Date: Included in meeting dates
  • Exam Date: Included in meeting dates
  • Meeting Days: Tuesday's or Thursday's

Don’t miss out—register now and give your team the tools to excel!

Next Steps

  1. Register: Registration Form
  2. Our team will contact you to schedule a call
  3. Complete Eligibility Questionnaire: Eligibility Form
  4. Submit the following to the WDBNNJ: