Microsoft® Excel Fundamentals + Data Analytics Certificate
Taught by Dr. Wayne Winston, who literally wrote the book on Excel. Here is what's included in Becker's Excel certificate courses:
- A thorough overview of all aspects of Excel, including practical ways to perform job functions
- Excel templates to follow along with the course and keep as a useful reference
- Relevant examples designed for finance and accounting professionals
- A resume-boosting Becker Excel certificate upon completion of all the included courses
- 14 on-demand Excel CPE courses, so you can complete them when it's convenient
Access 14 Microsoft® Excel courses
From essential formulas to data analytics, all on demand with CPE credit for every course.
Excel skills every accountant needs
VLOOKUP, pivot tables, INDEX and other critical Microsoft Excel functions are an essential part of an accountant's daily tasks. This comprehensive program from Becker Professional Education covers everything from the essential fundamentals all the way to in-depth applications for data analytics.
It is built for those who want full end-to-end training in the foundations of Excel, data visualization and advanced analytics. Unlike general business courses, these Excel CPE courses are designed specifically for CPAs and finance professionals, with examples from accounting and finance.
Your instructor
Dr. Wayne Winston
Dr. Winston holds a B.S. in Mathematics from M.I.T. and a PhD in operations research from Yale, and won more than 40 teaching awards at Indiana University. He has written more than a dozen books, including "Marketing Analytics", "Data Analysis and Decision Making" and "Excel 2019 Data Analysis and Business Modeling", and has consulted for global organizations and NBA teams including the Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks.
What learners say
Despite considering himself "a fairly proficient Excel user", Alex was "quickly humbled" by the tools he did not know. He found the courses easy to understand and the follow-along examples engaging.
Feedback from Becker's catalogue. The participant received free course access.
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The Microsoft® Excel Fundamentals + Data Analytics Certificate (Becker) is included in the Simandhar CPA Premium, Elite and Elite Plus packages. Elite Plus adds the other bonus courses and the most mentoring. Talk to a counsellor to see if it is the right fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Microsoft® Excel Fundamentals + Data Analytics Certificate?
It is a Becker Professional Education program of 14 on-demand Excel courses for accountants and finance professionals. It covers everything from essential formulas to in-depth applications for data analytics, and you receive a certificate once all 14 courses are completed.
How many courses and CPE credits does it include?
The program has 14 on-demand courses worth 28.0 NASBA CPE credits in total. You receive CPE credit for each course completed. The NASBA certificate program ID is 22.
Who teaches the courses?
The courses are taught by Dr. Wayne Winston, Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, who has written more than a dozen books including several on Excel and data analysis.
Is the program online and self-paced?
Yes. All courses are on demand, so you can complete them whenever it is convenient. Excel templates are included so you can follow along and keep them for reference.
How long does access last?
On Becker's catalogue the program expires 1 year from the date of ordering. Please confirm the access details for your Simandhar plan with a counsellor.
Which Simandhar CPA package includes this certificate?
The Microsoft® Excel Fundamentals + Data Analytics Certificate (Becker) is included in the Simandhar CPA Premium, Elite and Elite Plus packages. It is not part of Basic.
Will state boards accept the CPE credit?
Becker Professional Education is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, but state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Becker Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. Becker Professional Education Sponsor I.D. Number NASBA: 107294.
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