WRITER/SOURCE: Karen Cooper, 575-646-4040, cooperka@nmsu.edu
New Mexico State University Global Campus is pleased to announce a new collaborative microlearning initiative with NM EDGE (Education Designed to Generate Excellence in the Public Sector) to offer a series of Microsoft Excel courses designed for professionals, public service employees, and members of the general public seeking to enhance their data and spreadsheet skills.
The Spreadsheet training series — developed in partnership between NMSU Global Campus and NM EDGE — will include foundational, intermediate, and advanced coursework that helps learners build practical capability in one of the most widely used tools in today’s workplace. The program supports the mission of both institutions to expand access to high-impact professional development and workforce training opportunities: NMSU Global Campus through its flexible online microlearning offerings, and NM EDGE through targeted professional development tailored to public sector needs.
Program Levels:
· Excel For Beginners: Participants will learn essential functions, formatting, and basic formula usage to confidently navigate and work within Microsoft Excel.
· Intermediate Excel I: This level deepens skills in data organization, logical functions, and more advanced formula structures.
· Intermediate Excel II: The final level focuses on data analysis tools such as PivotTables, advanced functions, and automation techniques to support decision-making and reporting.
Each course in the series is designed for flexible, self-paced online learning and may include interactive demonstrations and practical exercises suited for learners at different skill levels — from those new to Excel to professionals seeking to strengthen advanced data management and analysis competencies.
“We’re excited to partner with NM EDGE to provide accessible, career-relevant training that helps learners strengthen key skills at every stage of their professional journey,” said Erika Genty, senior manager of Microlearning. “Excel remains a critical tool across industries, and this series offers structured progress that supports meaningful skill development.”
This series is ideal for administrators, managers, elected officials, and staff working in public service, as well as working professionals from the broader New Mexico community and beyond who want to elevate their spreadsheet and data skills for academic, professional, or personal benefit. Full program information and registration can be found here.
For more information about NMSU Global Campus and our Microlearning courses, visit https://nmsuondemand.nmsu.edu/. For more information about NM Edge, visit https://nmedge.nmsu.edu/.