Excel Specialist Certification Online
This self-paced Excel certification program combines hands-on courses, private tutoring, and guided exam preparation to help you earn the Microsoft Excel Specialist credential.
This self-paced Excel certification program combines hands-on courses, private tutoring, and guided exam preparation to help you earn the Microsoft Excel Specialist credential.
Build the skills needed to prepare for the Microsoft Excel Specialist exam at your own pace with this comprehensive certification program. The self-paced format focuses on practical application and exam readiness, guiding you from Excel fundamentals through more advanced functions while helping you develop confidence using Excel in real-world scenarios.
The program includes three Excel courses totaling 18 hours, two hours of private tutoring, and additional video resources to support exam preparation. You’ll also receive the Microsoft Excel Specialist exam with a free retake, with the option to replace the exam with an additional hour of private tutoring if preferred.
Unit 1 6 Hours
In this beginner Excel workshop, you'll learn the core features of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, creating graphs, formatting, and printing. This introductory course is perfect for those with limited experience who want to grow their Excel skills at their own pace.
Unit 2 6 Hours
Master intermediate Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIFs, and learn how to summarize data using Pivot Tables, sort and filter databases, and manipulate text with split and join techniques. Develop the skills required to work with advanced Excel functions and get ready for more in-depth training.
Unit 3 6 Hours
Master advanced Excel functions, macros, and data analysis techniques to enhance efficiency and manage complex data in any professional environment. This course is perfect for experienced Excel users looking to elevate their skills.
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The Excel Specialist Certification Online from VDCI teaches foundational spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel and prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification exam. The program covers essential Excel capabilities such as formulas, functions, data organization, chart creation, and workbook management in ways that reflect real tasks professionals handle in business and technical workflows.
In the architecture, engineering, and construction world, Excel is often the backbone for data tracking, cost estimating, schedule analysis, and reporting. Being certified shows you can use Excel confidently to manage project data, summarize results, and support decision-making across teams and disciplines.
In the AEC industry, Excel is a key tool for managing project information such as quantities, budgets, schedules, and cost tracking. Its ability to organize data, run calculations, and generate summaries helps teams evaluate options, maintain accuracy, and communicate information clearly across all phases of a project.
The VDCI Excel Specialist Certification Online is a structured program delivered 100 percent online that combines project-based training with instructor support. Students get access to Microsoft Excel software, expert-guided video lessons, proprietary workbooks, and answers from instructors as they progress through practical exercises.
The course includes self-paced training that builds from core spreadsheet fundamentals into intermediate skills such as charts, tables, and data functions. Students complete realistic activities designed to mirror the kinds of spreadsheet tasks they would encounter in professional environments, all at a pace that suits their lifestyle and needs.
Part of the program includes preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel exam, and VDCI provides the exam with a free retake so students can approach the certification with confidence once they feel ready.
Students begin by learning essential Excel fundamentals such as navigating the interface, entering and formatting data, performing basic calculations, and creating simple charts. These core skills are the foundation for organizing and presenting project data effectively.
As the course progresses, students learn to use formulas and functions to automate calculations, apply conditional formatting, create lookup formulas, and summarize information in tables. They also work with PivotTables and more advanced charting tools to visualize data in ways that support analysis.
These structured lessons culminate in projects that reinforce practical Excel use for managing data sets, building summaries, and producing outputs that teams can bring directly into meetings, reports, or proposal documentation.
Excel skills help AEC professionals make sense of complex data, whether it is cost information, schedule details, or performance metrics. Spreadsheets allow project teams to organize, analyze, and share structured data quickly and clearly.
Being certified in Excel signals that an individual can confidently use essential spreadsheet tools that improve efficiency and accuracy in data-driven tasks. This can strengthen collaboration across teams, support clearer reporting, and enhance how information is communicated throughout project lifecycles.
Developing Excel proficiency also increases flexibility on a team, enabling professionals to contribute to tracking, reporting, and analytical tasks that complement other design and project management skills.
The certification preparation included in the VDCI program aligns with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert exam, an industry-recognized credential that validates practical Excel skills. Students build toward the exam by working through real spreadsheet tasks that reflect the competencies tested in the certification.
Earning this credential shows a verified ability to use Excel effectively for data entry, calculations, charting, and workbook management. Certification demonstrates to colleagues, supervisors, and clients that spreadsheet tasks can be handled reliably and professionally.
VDCI’s inclusion of instructor support and a retake option helps students feel prepared and supported throughout the process so they can approach the exam with confidence.
VDCI delivers the Excel Specialist Certification Online with a focus on project-based learning and real application instead of isolated software demos. The curriculum reflects workflows that professionals actually use when handling data, preparing reports, and organizing information for project teams.
Students benefit from structured lessons, live expert support, access to Excel software, and guided practice materials that reinforce key concepts. The online format provides flexibility so participants can train at their own pace while still engaging with instructors when questions arise.
By combining practical spreadsheet skills with certification preparation and industry context, VDCI helps participants build both usable Excel capabilities and a recognized credential that supports their role in data management and reporting within the AEC industry.
Each installment is charged to your card on file every 30 days or before you begin your next class.
| Installments | List Price | |
|---|---|---|
| $95.90 | 10% non-refundable deposit | -- |
| $249.00 | Excel Fundamentals Course Online | $249 |
| $249.00 | Excel Intermediate Course Online | $249 |
| $249.00 | Excel Advanced Course Online | $249 |
| $959.00 | Total You Pay |
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