These hands-on introductory courses will center on basic Excel activities. After successful completion of each session, participants can expect to have the skills required to work efficiently in an existing spreadsheet and to also create new worksheets from a template and from scratch.

"Microsoft Excel Basic 1" will take place Feb. 25 from 4 - 8 p.m., and "Microsoft Excel Basic 2" will be offered March 10 from 4 - 8 p.m.

Both classes will meet in Room 115 of the Lawrence County Campus, located at 1620 Springer Road in Lawrenceburg. The fee for each course is $59. Register today, as seating is limited.

To register for these or other continuing education courses through Columbia State's Center for Workforce Development, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/workforce-development or call (931) 540-2659.

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, one of the largest higher education systems in the nation. For more information, please visit www.columbiastate.edu.

Tennessee's Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associate degree and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at tncommunitycolleges.org.