Ready to move beyond the basics and truly harness the power of Excel? This workshop series combines LinkedIn Learning pathways with guided, hands-on sessions to help you transform raw data into meaningful insights. From creating dynamic PivotTables to mastering advanced formulas—and even exploring Microsoft Copilot AI—you’ll gain practical skills that boost both confidence and productivity. Choose the level that fits your journey and take the next step in excelling with Excel.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 – LEAD Yourself

Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Glass Hall 331

Expand on your foundational knowledge by moving beyond basic data entry to powerful visualization and analysis. This workshop focuses on transforming data into insightful charts, graphs, and dynamic PivotTables.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 – LEAD Yourself

Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Glass Hall 331

Unlock more advanced Excel capabilities as you dive into sophisticated formulas, functions, and data validation techniques. You’ll master conditional formatting and other features to solve complex challenges and elevate your data analysis.

∗NOTE: The Microsoft Excel Series workshops have required Learning Path content assigned in LinkedIn Learning which should be completed before attending each seated workshop.

Other LEAD Yourself workshops this fall:

Writing for Business – LEAD Yourself

• Tue, Oct 14; 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Pummill 204
• Facilitator: Emily Yeap

MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Argos Reports – LEAD Yourself

• Wed, Oct 15; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pummill 204
• Facilitator: Dawn McIntyre

Public Affairs Mission: What Does It Mean? Can you Relate? – LEAD Yourself

• Tue, Oct 21; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Zoom
• Facilitator: Mary Ann Wood

MSU Spotlight: Telecom Invoicing – LEAD Yourself

• Tue, Oct 28; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
• Facilitator: Angie Cockrum

MSU Spotlight: Bear Financials Forms – LEAD Yourself

• Mon, Nov 12; 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Pummill 204
• Facilitator: Dawn McIntyre

MSU Spotlight: Telecom Invoicing – LEAD Yourself

• Mon, Nov 17; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
• Facilitator: Angie Cockrum

Teamwork: Unlocking Team Success – LEAD Yourself 

• Tue, Nov 18; 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Pummill 201
• Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes

Communication Basics – LEAD Yourself

• Wed, Nov 19; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Pummill 201
• Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes

Effective Listening – LEAD Yourself

• Tue, Dec 2; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Pummill 201
• Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes

To register for LEAD Yourself courses:

MyMissouriState > Learning and Development Card > My Learning Connection.

Then search for the course, view details, and request to be registered.

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Please contact HRLearning@missouristate.edu with questions.