Office Productivity Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Being able to harness the power of advanced PivotTable features and create PivotCharts will help you to gain a competitive edge. You will not only be able to summarize data for you to analyze, but also organize the data in a way that can be meaningfully presented to others. This leads to data-driven business decisions that have a better chance for...

This hands-on beginner class is suitable for Excel 2010, 2013 and 2016 users. You will learn to create, modify, format and print Excel worksheets and workbooks. You will learn basic formulas and functions, how to manipulate data, and how to add charts. Live face-to-face instructor. No minimum class size - all classes guaranteed to run! This course...

This hands-on intermediate class is suitable for Excel 2010/2013/2016 users. You will learn to share data across multiple worksheets and workbooks, work with named ranges, filter and sort data, use PivotTables and PivotCharts, conditional formatting, advanced charting, and how collaborating with others.  Live face-to-face instructor. No minimum...

Create vector-based graphics that can be easily rescaled without loss of quality. Learn basic tools & fundamentals, features for creating distinct designs include painterly/fluid brushes, shape-building tools, and path controls.  There are also different transparency and gradients tools available for a variety of illustrations and mediums....

In this course, students will learn how to use Access 2013 to manage data, including creating a new database; constructing tables; designing forms and reports; and creating queries to join, filter, and sort data. Target Audience This course is designed for students who wish to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Access 2013,...

The leader in creating spreadsheets and data presentation, topics include: Basic worksheet navigation, entry techniques, cell references, using the command groups & settings, formulas & functions, charts & graphs and simple database operations. Continuing classes include a overview of Excel's vast collection of formulas and functions. ...

Get creative with Photoshop. Step into the world of visual design with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, explore Photoshop, a powerful tool used by visual designers, marketers, and UX/UI professionals around the world. These techniques can be used to bring websites, marketing materials, and more to life. Have you always wondered...

This half-day session introduces you to Excel's interface and fundamental capabilities. By the end of the session, you will be easily getting around in Excel's Ribbon-based interface, able to enter and edit labels and values, write basic math formulas, use calculation functions, move and copy entries and duplicate formulas using absolute and relative...

In this workshop, we will move beyond the basics of spreadsheet creation. Topics will include data manipulation and advanced functions to summarize and analyze data having multiple attributes. We will also introduce using slicers with PivotTables, creating interactive charts and dashboards, and using advanced formulas.  In-class exercises will...

Adobe Illustrator gives you new creative freedom that lets you realize your ideas quickly and powerfully. Tight integration with other software allows you to produce extraordinary graphics for print, video, the web, and mobile devices. This course gives students a practical, working experience with the basics of Adobe Illustrator, as well as all the...

In a truly introductory class, learn how to use Excel. Start with an overview of the menus and the "ribbon,” and find out how to navigate around a spreadsheet, enter simple data, write simple formulas, and work with lists.  Then, learn how to format spreadsheets to make your data stand out and look great, and how to work with text, sort and...

This course consists of 6 different projects that cover the more advanced features of Adobe Illustrator.The trainer will show you step-by-step how Professional Illustrators use Adobe Illustrator on these more complex jobs. This approach not only teaches you proper workflow techniques but is also a proven training method for those looking...

This intermediate class goes further in depth on subjects covered in Photoshop 1. Techniques such as selections and masking, color shifts and other "tricks of the trade" will be covered. We will explore some of the vector tools found in Photoshop for their use with selections and illustrations. And lastly, an emphasis on techniques for retouching,...

Transform static slideshows into engaging, energetic presentations by learning to tastefully apply motion to bullet text, images, shapes, SmartArt graphics and charts. Your presentations will hold your audience's attention by appearing one point or image at a time as you talk about them, without creating duplicate slides.  In this half-day session,...

Rendering in Photoshop is a project-based class intended to provide students with the knowledge of producing digital renders for a professional environment. Topics covered will include:  Converting a scanned layout drawing into a line only layer How to construct pleasing compositions Using the keyboard commands and hot keys to streamline workflow...