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In this course, learners explore basic features of Microsoft Excel. They examine spreadsheet terminology and editing. Learners explore Excel formatting functions and the features to create simple charts. Learners practice using spreadsheet printing options, page setup options, and a variety of shortcut techniques. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to create, edit, and navigate a basic spreadsheet and create simple charts associated with a spreadsheet.

 

Instructor Arlene Roche
Tuesdays, 6/29/21 - 7/20/21
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Via Zoom
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In this course, learners build on basic Microsoft Excel skills to investigate the process of finding specific values within a data set. They examine Excel's lookup and reference functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH, INDEX, CHOOSE) and practice applying them to specific scenarios. The simplicity and flexibility of Excel's XLOOKUP function is presented. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to use reference functions to search for specific information in a data set and use it to retrieve, combine, and categorize data.

 

Instructor Arlene Roche
Thursday, 6/24/21
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Room 261 - iMET Center

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In this course, learners use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze complex data. They examine how to build PivotTables that summarize large data sets and how to apply conditional formatting and filtering to the PivotTables they create. Learners investigate how to create a visual representation (PivotChart) of a PivotTable , and they explore the relationship between them. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to summarize, visualize, and analyze complex data and present it in an effective and efficient, interactive visual format to meet the needs of business planners.

 

Instructor Arlene Roche
Thursday, 6/24/21
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Room 261 - iMET Center

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In this course, learners build on basic Microsoft Excel skills to automate a task or set of tasks. Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) available in Excel, learners develop custom actions designed to streamline data and spreadsheet-related tasks. They practice planning, recording, editing, running, debugging, and saving a macro of their creation. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to design, create, edit, and save custom actions that enhance the efficiency of spreadsheet tasks.

 

Instructor Arlene Roche
Thursday, 7/1/21
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 261 - iMET Center

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This 12-week course is designed to introduce participants to the essentials of Lean Operations. Lean training is one of the most valuable skills in business today. Businesses of all types are utilizing lean principles as the primary continuous improvement methodology. Lean changes businesses through techniques that create proven results that translate directly to the bottom-line. Blending on-line instruction with online modules, and a work project with 3 hours of individual coaching.

 

Instructor Rick Lofy
623-812E-2WDC
Mondays, 8/30/21 - 11/22/21
8:00 am - 10:00 am

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This 12-week course is designed to introduce participants to the essentials of Lean Operations. Lean training is one of the most valuable skills in business today. Businesses of all types are utilizing lean principles as the primary continuous improvement methodology. Lean changes businesses through techniques that create proven results that translate directly to the bottom-line. Blending on-line instruction with online modules, and a work project with 3 hours of individual coaching.

 

Instructor Rick Lofy
623-812E-1WDB
Mondays, 5/3/21 - 8/2/21
8:00 am - 10:00 am

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This 12-week course is designed to certify participants with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credentials. Lean Six Sigma is the standard for world-class quality based on continuous improvement through identifying and eliminating waste. Blending on-line instruction with online modules and a work project with 6 hours of individual coaching. The first half of this course (623-497) is comprised of Lean enterprise and Six Sigma organizational structure, and the elements of define and measure in the DMAIC process. The second half of the course (623-428) will cover the Analyze, Improve, and Control elements of the DMAIC Process with report outs of individual workplace improvement projects.

Corequisite: You must be registered in both the Part A (623-497) and Part B (623-498) courses to participate.

 

Instructor Rick Lofy
623-497E-2WDC
Mondays, 8/30/21 - 11/22/21
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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This 12-week course is designed to certify participants with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt credentials. Lean Six Sigma is the standard for world-class quality based on continuous improvement through identifying and eliminating waste. Blending on-line instruction with online modules and a work project with 6 hours of individual coaching. The first half of this course (623-497) is comprised of Lean enterprise and Six Sigma organizational structure, and the elements of define and measure in the DMAIC process. The second half of the course (623-428) will cover the Analyze, Improve, and Control elements of the DMAIC Process with report outs of individual workplace improvement projects.

Corequisite: You must be registered in both the Part A (623-497) and Part B (623-498) courses to participate.

 

Instructor Rick Lofy
623-498E-2WDC
Mondays, 8/30/21 - 11/22/21
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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This 12-week course is designed to take certified Green Belts to the Black Belt level. Participants will apply powerful problem solving tools and basic statistical techniques necessary for the Black Belt to lead strategic implementation of lean six sigma practices in the organization, as well as train and mentor black belts and green belts. This course blends on-line instruction with online modules and a work project with 6 hours of individual coaching.

PREREQUISITE: Must complete Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training prior to enrolling to this course. (623-497 & 623-498). Please contact Rick Lofy (lofyr@gtc.edu) with any questions.

 

Instructor Rick Lofy
623-817E-2WDC
Mondays, 8/30/21 - 11/22/21
10:00 am - Noon

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RC Workshop - Drive and Learn!

In this workshop you will learn operation of radio-controlled cars by doing several driving exercises and group challenges. There will be an opening safety presentation, and an overview of the cars. You must be in fifth grade or older.

 

Pandemic Requirements
You are required to wear a mask while on any Gateway Campus. Gateway also requires you to social distance whenever possible. There will be hand sanitizer, and visual aids for Social Distancing available.

UW-Madison Division of Extension faculty, staff and volunteers may require that program participants leave a program, based on health concerns associated with COVID-19.

 

5th Grade and Up
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
S.C. Johnson iMET Center
2320 Renaissance Blvd
Room 117

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