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Computer Training
Penn College has long been a leader in providing training across a broad spectrum of computer applications.
From the novice seeking to learn a new program, to seasoned users aiming to hone the most advanced skills, our vast library of available courses meets the needs of any business or individual. Penn College offers courses in MS Office® applications, graphic and web design, architectural design, photo editing, personal finance and much more.
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Excel: Level I
Excel Level I is 6 hours of entry-level Excel training. Gain the skills necessary to create basic worksheets, perform calculations, format worksheets, and print workbooks.
$295
Excel: Level II
Excel Level II is 6 hours of intermediate-level Excel training. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have acquired the advanced skill sets necessary for calculating data using functions and formulas, sorting and filtering data, as well as visualizing data using charts. Additional course topics include using PivotTables and PivotCharts for analyzing data.
$295
Excel: Level III
Excel Level III is 6 hours of advanced-level Excel training. Course topics include working with multiple workbooks, lookup functions, sharing and protecting workbooks, and automating workbook functionality using macros.
$295
Custom Training
Penn College Workforce Development offers customized computer training in many software applications. Email workforce@pct.edu for additional software training requests.
Available Training Topics
This is not a complete list. We offer nearly all types of computer training.
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Desktop publishing
Graphic design
Internet applications
Database programming
Online Computer Training
In partnership with ed2go, Pennsylvania College of Technology offers affordable and convenient non-credit short courses online designed to help individuals or employees build personal and professional skills.
Career Skills
Personal Development
Penn College News:
Penn College opens new Pittsburgh training facility
June 17, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology has opened a new “Penn College at Pittsburgh” training site, marking an important step in growing the state’s workforce for…
Aviation influencer attends Lycoming Engines Service School
May 08, 2026
Social media influencer Steve Thorne recently spent a week at Pennsylvania College of Technology as a student of the Lycoming Engines Service School, offered…
Bus maintenance apprenticeship addresses industry need
February 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker recently visited Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center to…
Paramedic certificate program celebrates nine graduates
February 03, 2026
Nine students recently graduated from Penn College Workforce Development’s paramedic certificate program.
Penn College partners with Allentown School District
January 07, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer a four-month Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program through Allentown School District that will…
WNEP-TV covers visit from Secretary Walker
December 18, 2025
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker toured Penn College’s new bus mechanic apprenticeship program at the Schneebeli Earth…
Penn College team leads workshop with Kiefel Technologies Inc.
December 18, 2025
Penn College Workforce Development staff members recently assisted industry leaders – including two Penn College alumni – at a two-day class focusing on the…
Penn College participates in manufacturing career day
December 16, 2025
The Penn College Workforce Development polymers team recently attended the Da Vinci Science Center’s Manufacturing Career Connection Day in Allentown. More than…
College hosts rural health summit
November 12, 2025
Penn College joined The Guthrie Clinic in hosting the Northern Tier Regional Rural Health Summit on Wednesday. More than 100 health care leaders, policymakers…
Penn College Workforce Development announces rebranding
November 04, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Workforce Development division has consolidated its program units under a single, cohesive brand, a move that reinforces…
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