ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu 

Training Details: March 26th, April 2nd, & 9th, 2025 | 9am - 12pm

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops Provided

Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

Learning Objectives:

• Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
• Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
• Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
• Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
• Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
• Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.

Ready to expand your Excel proficiency? Register for “Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in Excel training and workforce development, helping professionals refine their data management and reporting skills for improved efficiency and collaboration.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details:  April 16th, 23rd, & 30th, 2025 | 9am - 12pm

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided

Effectively analyzing and managing large datasets can be a challenge without the right tools. This advanced Excel training equips professionals with powerful data analysis techniques, helping them optimize workflows, improve decision-making, and enhance reporting capabilities. Designed for analysts, managers, and professionals who work with data, this course provides in-depth instruction on Excel’s most powerful features.

Learning Objectives:

• Advanced Functions and Formulas: Utilize logical, conditional, text, date, and array functions to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
• Lookups and Data Tables: Leverage VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX functions for efficient data retrieval and comparison.
• PivotTables and PivotCharts: Create, customize, and analyze large datasets using PivotTables and visually represent insights with PivotCharts.
• Exporting and Importing Data: Transfer data between Excel and external sources using text files, Microsoft Query, and web query features.
• Power Query and Power Pivot: Connect to multiple data sources, transform data, build relationships, and create interactive dashboards with Power BI.

Why This Matters to You:

• Optimize Data Management: Improve efficiency by automating complex data analysis tasks.
• Enhance Decision-Making: Utilize powerful Excel tools to derive meaningful insights from large datasets.
• Improve Reporting and Visualization: Build comprehensive reports and dashboards that drive strategic decisions.

Ready to enhance your Excel expertise? Register for “Microsoft Excel Advanced Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in Excel training and workforce development, helping professionals master data analysis, reporting, and automation.

*Class Held In-Person*

NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. It is no necessary to have a paid Chat GPT account to attend class.

Front-line employees often juggle multiple tasks, repetitive workflows, and written communications that can slow productivity. This hands-on workshop introduces practical AI tools to help streamline daily work, improve written communication, and increase efficiency. Designed for administrative staff, customer service representatives, clerks, and office professionals, this course provides easy-to-use AI strategies that participants can implement immediately—no prior AI experience required!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the capabilities and limitations of modern AI tools.
• Use AI to draft, edit, and enhance emails and written communications.
• Apply simple prompting techniques to get consistent, high-quality results.
• Identify time-saving AI solutions for repetitive tasks in daily workflows.
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and appropriateness before use.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost efficiency by automating repetitive tasks.
• Enhance written communication for clearer, more professional messaging.
• Empower employees with AI tools to improve productivity and problem-solving.

Ready to save time and work smarter? Register today and start using AI to enhance your daily tasks!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano Jimenez Cornejo is a Training Within Industry Institute Certified Instructor with expertise in building resilient, psychologically safe workplaces. With years of experience leading AI and workforce development programs, Emiliano helps organizations leverage emerging technologies to boost engagement, innovation, and performance.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: 9am - 12pm | May 7th, 14th & 21st, 2025

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided

Managing data efficiently is a crucial skill, yet many struggle with navigating Excel’s features and functions. This hands-on course provides practical techniques to streamline your workflow, improve accuracy, and enhance data management. Designed for professionals, administrators, and anyone looking to boost their Excel proficiency, this training equips you with essential spreadsheet skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate and manipulate spreadsheets with ease, including entering, editing, and formatting data effectively.
• Utilize key Excel functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT to analyze data efficiently.
• Create and customize charts, apply conditional formatting, and optimize worksheets for professional reporting and printing.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase efficiency by automating calculations and formatting tasks.
• Enhance data accuracy and organization for better decision-making.
• Improve reporting capabilities with professional charts and structured workbooks.

Ready to enhance your Excel skills and streamline your workflow? Register for “Microsoft Excel Basic Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience, specializing in Excel training and workforce development. He teaches at Butte College and leads training programs for various industries.

*Class Held In-Person*

Note: It is strongly recommended that you have attended our Practical AI: Transforming Your Workflow class or have a strong understanding of using AI to before attending this class.

Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. It is no necessary to have a paid Chat GPT account to attend class.

As AI transforms the workplace, leaders must know how to strategically implement AI across their teams and departments. This advanced workshop equips leaders and managers with the skills to integrate AI into strategic planning, resource allocation, team management, and decision-making. Through case studies, scenario planning, and guided exercises, participants will develop a customized AI implementation roadmap for their organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate AI opportunities based on strategic value and organizational fit.
• Develop frameworks for responsible AI governance within teams.
• Apply AI tools to enhance strategic planning and decision-making.
• Create implementation plans that address common barriers to AI adoption.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve efficiency by integrating AI into leadership decision-making.
• Ensure responsible AI adoption with governance and risk management strategies.
• Drive innovation and competitiveness by strategically leveraging AI.

Ready to lead your organization into the future of AI? Register today and start building your AI implementation strategy!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Note: It is strongly recommended that you have attended our Practical AI: Transforming Your Workflow class or have a strong understanding of using AI to before attending this class.

Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. It is no necessary to have a paid Chat GPT account to attend class.

Winning business in today’s competitive landscape requires strong proposals, persuasive messaging, and deep customer insights—all areas where AI can provide a strategic edge. This focused workshop equips sales professionals, marketers, grant writers, and business developers with practical AI techniques to enhance their communications, improve proposal development, and close more deals. Through hands-on exercises, participants will develop AI-enhanced templates and workflows they can immediately implement to boost their success rates.

Learning Objectives:

• Use AI to conduct competitive research and generate customer insights.
• Develop persuasive value propositions and sales messaging.
• Build reusable AI-powered templates for proposals and business communications.
• Generate tailored follow-up communications to increase conversion rates.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Increase win rates by improving proposal quality and persuasive messaging.
• Reduce development time for pitches, grants, and business proposals.
• Enhance customer engagement with AI-driven insights and personalized content.

Ready to close more deals and create winning proposals? Register today and start leveraging AI for business success!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Duration: Variable based on organizational needs:

• Initial assessment and strategy session (4 hours)
• Implementation workshops (multiple 3-hour sessions)
• Progress reviews and iteration sessions (2-hour sessions)
• Total timeline typically spans 3-6 months

Successfully adopting AI requires more than just tools—it demands a strategic, organization-wide approach. This customized program guides businesses through the full AI integration process, from initial assessment to full-scale implementation. Working directly with leadership and teams, our expert facilitators develop a tailored roadmap that aligns AI adoption with business objectives, ensures responsible governance, and equips employees with the skills needed to maximize AI’s potential.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create a phased implementation roadmap with clear milestones and KPIs.
• Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI use.
• Build and deploy custom AI tools to enhance productivity.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Maximize ROI by implementing AI solutions that drive measurable results.
• Ensure sustainable adoption with a structured, phased approach.
• Empower employees with AI training and innovation opportunities.

Ready to future-proof your organization with AI? Contact us today to develop your custom AI integration plan!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.

Contact us to customize this course for your business!

Call 530.895.9015, email TheTrainingPlace@butte.edu, or sign up below to be contacted.