The Maricopa IT Institute (MITI) and City of Mesa are dedicated to enhancing the Microsoft Excel proficiency and practical skills of City of Mesa employees. Participants in the City of Mesa Excel Academy will earn 3 college credits for CIS 114DE, an Excel Spreadsheets course. Learning Excel fundamentals is crucial in various professional fields, including finance, data analysis, project management, and administration. Excel can help streamline tasks, analyze data more effectively, and create impactful reports and presentations. These skills not only improve individual performance but also contribute to the overall efficiency and success of departments. This class can be applied toward certificates and Associate Degrees in General Business and Data Analytics. Completion of this course also serves as a prerequisite for Advanced Excel courses needed for Mesa Community College Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Data Analytics.

Course Description & Details

Excel Spreadsheets (CIS114DE) - 3 credits: Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None

Cohort 1:

• Start & End Dates: August 15, 2024 - October 17, 2024 (10 weeks)
• Class Day & Time: Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours of instruction & 1 hour lab)
• Class Delivery Type: In-person
• Passing Grade Required: "C" or better
• Tuition and Fees: Will be covered by the City of Mesa

Cohort 2:

• Start & End Dates: September 4, 2024 - November 6, 2024 (10 weeks)
• Class Day & Time: Wednesdays from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM (3 hours of instruction & 1 hour lab)
• Class Delivery Type: In-person
• Passing Grade Required: "C" or better
• Tuition and Fees: Will be covered by the City of Mesa

Location

Mesa Community College
Southern & Dobson Campus
1833 West Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202

Directions to Campus

Campus Map (PDF)

Steps to Enroll

**Before enrolling you should have received an Acceptance Email with the steps below from the City of Mesa. If you did not receive that email, please do not start the Steps to Enroll. Students who completed the following steps but did not receive an acceptance email will not be allowed to participate in the City of Mesa Excel Academy.

Step 1: Get Admitted to Mesa Community College

• Complete the admissions application under New Students. If you are currently enrolled at MCC, skip to step 2. If you are admitted at another Maricopa Community College apply under Returning Students.
• Provide proof of identification during the online application process. If you are unable to provide your ID via the admissions application, you can also submit it here once you have submitted your application.

Step 2: Fill out the City of Mesa Excel Academy Entry Form

• Please provide your most up to date contact information.

Step 3: A MITI Navigator will review your Application and Entry Form

• If you have any missing items, a MITI Navigator will reach out to you to assist with the final steps.
• Be sure to check the email you listed on the entry form above.

Step 4: A MITI Navigator will enroll you into the class

• You will receive a confirmation email and final information about the class.
• Be sure to check the email you listed on the entry form above.

Contacts

Jasmine Garcia
Maricopa IT Institute Navigator
jasmine.garcia@mesacc.edu

Diane M. Meza, M.Ed.
Maricopa IT Institute Executive Director
480.461.7823
diane.meza@domail.maricopa.edu