Great teacher. Very good experience during this training session. He is very helpful and an honest man.
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Tutor's home I am very happy to share that I am an Experienced Corporate trainer in Basic to Advance Excel from Kolkata-West Bengal and regularly providing Online as well as offline training to my students. I use Skype as my medium of my online training. My Corporate training includes big MNCs like "ITC LTD". Most of my students are working professionals and scattered all over India. Some of them are even placed abroad. The greatest advantages of my training are as follows : 1) I always share my Excel Files at the end of my every session. 2) I provide exercises on each topic as home assignment for practice and provide the solutions later. This immensely help each of my student to understand each function of Excel in depth. 3) I am always flexible about my timings and conduct the sessions as per student's matching time. 4) My rates are Hourly and payments are on weekly basis. 5) For Online student payments may be made in advance on weekly basis. 6) I am available to my students for discussion on any topic about my shared files even after 6 months or year or so. 7) Please call me or WhatsApp me in my number for any suggestion or immediate assistance on MS Excel.
Great teacher. Very good experience during this training session. He is very helpful and an honest man.
Online Classes Tutor's home I am very happy to share that I am an Experienced Corporate trainer in Basic to Advance Excel from Kolkata-West Bengal and regularly providing Online as well as offline training to my students. I use Skype as my medium of my online training. My Corporate training includes big MNCs like "ITC LTD". Most of my students are working professionals and scattered all over India. Some of them are even placed abroad. The greatest advantages of my training are as follows : 1) I always share my Excel Files at the end of my every session. 2) I provide exercises on each topic as home assignment for practice and provide the solutions later. This immensely help each of my student to understand each function of Excel in depth. 3) I am always flexible about my timings and conduct the sessions as per student's matching time. 4) My rates are Hourly and payments are on weekly basis. 5) For Online student payments may be made in advance on weekly basis. 6) I am available to my students for discussion on any topic about my shared files even after 6 months or year or so. 7) Please call me or WhatsApp me in my number for any suggestion or immediate assistance on MS Excel.
Great teacher. Very good experience during this training session. He is very helpful and an honest man.
6 yrs of Exp Salkia, Kolkata 250 per hour Online Classes I have been working as a computer teacher in k2 academy of performing arts in kolkata. I have taught across 600 students and have grown a lot with the experience gained. I am sure i will be able to help you learn all the skikks required to help you in your career since u have also been working in an IT company since 2 years now.
Online Classes I have been working as a computer teacher in k2 academy of performing arts in kolkata. I have taught across 600 students and have grown a lot with the experience gained. I am sure i will be able to help you learn all the skikks required to help you in your career since u have also been working in an IT company since 2 years now.
9 yrs of Exp Behala, Kolkata 200 per hour Online Classes Tutor's home I have helped students use the creative side of excel to excel in various projects. Apart from basics, the student gets to learn the use of formulas, combining them, pivot tables, charts etc. I welcome enthusiasts to learn, grow and excel!!
Online Classes Tutor's home I have helped students use the creative side of excel to excel in various projects. Apart from basics, the student gets to learn the use of formulas, combining them, pivot tables, charts etc. I welcome enthusiasts to learn, grow and excel!!
8 yrs of Exp Dum Dum, Kolkata 500 per hour Online Classes I am a seasoned Date Engineer expert with over 8 years of experience, specializing in Risk Management, Fraud Detection, and Sales Data Analysis. Armed with core competencies in SQL, Python, advanced Excel (VBA, DAX), and BI tools like PowerBI and Tableau, I've sculpted business strategies for top-tier companies, notably Amazon, by enhancing sales and streamlining processes. My hands-on work with ETL development, data modeling, and visualization has delivered transformative results. Passionate about the world of data, I'm here to guide budding analysts through the intricate pathways of analytics, ensuring they're equipped with top-notch skills.
Online Classes I am a seasoned Date Engineer expert with over 8 years of experience, specializing in Risk Management, Fraud Detection, and Sales Data Analysis. Armed with core competencies in SQL, Python, advanced Excel (VBA, DAX), and BI tools like PowerBI and Tableau, I've sculpted business strategies for top-tier companies, notably Amazon, by enhancing sales and streamlining processes. My hands-on work with ETL development, data modeling, and visualization has delivered transformative results. Passionate about the world of data, I'm here to guide budding analysts through the intricate pathways of analytics, ensuring they're equipped with top-notch skills.
4 yrs of Exp Kankurgachi, Kolkata 666 per hour 
Student's Home Tutor's home I am an advisor handling real world scenarios and also educationally sound, i have completed Certifications like CFA(USA) and also my graduation from St.Xaviers College,kolkata considered as one of the premium institutes in India, apart from this i have worked as an equity research analyst,acquisition manager and also a credit research analyst, finance is my passion and i keep myself updated with the latest things happening in the market. Looking forward to give not just a theoretical but also a practical side to finance.
Student's Home Tutor's home I am an advisor handling real world scenarios and also educationally sound, i have completed Certifications like CFA(USA) and also my graduation from St.Xaviers College,kolkata considered as one of the premium institutes in India, apart from this i have worked as an equity research analyst,acquisition manager and also a credit research analyst, finance is my passion and i keep myself updated with the latest things happening in the market. Looking forward to give not just a theoretical but also a practical side to finance.
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10 yrs of Exp 12 students Budge Budge, Kolkata Tutor's home Corporate Excel trainer & ex trainer of Aptech.
Superb. Personal caring. Vast knowledge. very much satisfied. Definitely will be benefiting in my profession.
Tutor's home Corporate Excel trainer & ex trainer of Aptech.
Superb. Personal caring. Vast knowledge. very much satisfied. Definitely will be benefiting in my profession.
7 yrs of Exp Naskar Bagan, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am 14 years of experience in different sector like Sourcing, Marketing including E-commerce and Digital Marketing, Currently I am teaching How to Create Website in Wordpress how to run your own Ecommerce Website and how to setup Facebook ads.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am 14 years of experience in different sector like Sourcing, Marketing including E-commerce and Digital Marketing, Currently I am teaching How to Create Website in Wordpress how to run your own Ecommerce Website and how to setup Facebook ads.
18 yrs of Exp NORTH 24 Parganas, Kolkata 1250 per hour Online Classes Corporate Excel Training * Basic functions * Most used shortcuts * Lookup, Match & Logical functions * Best hands on training on how to do MIS Post Training you will be ready to get a job as an MIS executive for sure.
A very sound professional with in-depth knowledge about the subject he teaches. His way of approach is very easy to understand and indulges in lots of practice and shortcuts.
Online Classes Corporate Excel Training * Basic functions * Most used shortcuts * Lookup, Match & Logical functions * Best hands on training on how to do MIS Post Training you will be ready to get a job as an MIS executive for sure.
A very sound professional with in-depth knowledge about the subject he teaches. His way of approach is very easy to understand and indulges in lots of practice and shortcuts.
8 yrs of Exp Garia Mahamaya Tala, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home Being an engineer with hands on MS excel experience I have been educating students and working professionals to achieve the maximum out of MS Excel tailor making tutions to suit requirements of the workspace helping explore the vast and advanced possibilities of MS Excel.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home Being an engineer with hands on MS excel experience I have been educating students and working professionals to achieve the maximum out of MS Excel tailor making tutions to suit requirements of the workspace helping explore the vast and advanced possibilities of MS Excel.
6 yrs of Exp 1 student Taratala Road, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I can teach Programming & Management subjects as well. I have worked for more than 5 years in IT & Management Training sector. Also having experience in Software development.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I can teach Programming & Management subjects as well. I have worked for more than 5 years in IT & Management Training sector. Also having experience in Software development.
6 yrs of Exp Shibpur, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am Teaching Tally and Excel for last 3 Years. The process of teaching will be very easy and student friendly. I can teach Tally, Excel and word very efficiently.
He teaches in a very easy manner. Well versed with the subject. Very cooperative & have lot of patience. Loved his way of teaching.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am Teaching Tally and Excel for last 3 Years. The process of teaching will be very easy and student friendly. I can teach Tally, Excel and word very efficiently.
He teaches in a very easy manner. Well versed with the subject. Very cooperative & have lot of patience. Loved his way of teaching.
Less than a yr Exp 29 students Poddar Nagar, Kolkata 250 per hour Tutor's home Starting in 2005, have completed successfully 20 years with a lot of experience in Tally, Excel, and MS Office. Our special feature is man one one-machine system. Our all faculties are well experienced.
Experience is great! Tutor is very patient and affectionate. Teaching techniques are great! Overall experience is great!
Tutor's home Starting in 2005, have completed successfully 20 years with a lot of experience in Tally, Excel, and MS Office. Our special feature is man one one-machine system. Our all faculties are well experienced.
Experience is great! Tutor is very patient and affectionate. Teaching techniques are great! Overall experience is great!
Feeder Road, Kolkata Student's Home Tutor's home I have completed MCA and pursued Diploma in computer application. I have more than twenty-one years of experience in the field. I began teaching visual basics and c# in 2020. I have worked in share point for six-month. I also have experience in SQL server and API sector. I was also a coach project manager in a start-up company. I have trained more than five hundred students. I love teaching and am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I teach for .net, c#, and SQL servers. My classes are conducted for freshers, graduates and working professionals. The classes are conducted online. My sessions have two major divisions, Basic, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC (On .NET Core) and Advance, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC, Entity Framework (On .NET Core). The classes have one month to six months, depending on the requirements of the students. I frequently use PowerPoint presentations for better understanding and learning processes for the students. I make my classes practical and interactive. Proper notes are also provided to the students.
Student's Home Tutor's home I have completed MCA and pursued Diploma in computer application. I have more than twenty-one years of experience in the field. I began teaching visual basics and c# in 2020. I have worked in share point for six-month. I also have experience in SQL server and API sector. I was also a coach project manager in a start-up company. I have trained more than five hundred students. I love teaching and am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I teach for .net, c#, and SQL servers. My classes are conducted for freshers, graduates and working professionals. The classes are conducted online. My sessions have two major divisions, Basic, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC (On .NET Core) and Advance, including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, MVC, Entity Framework (On .NET Core). The classes have one month to six months, depending on the requirements of the students. I frequently use PowerPoint presentations for better understanding and learning processes for the students. I make my classes practical and interactive. Proper notes are also provided to the students.
Less than a yr Exp 3 students Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata Online Classes Tutor's home This is the institute where people can make them employable by our professional Training. we are not here to sell the degree or not giving any JOB GUARANTEE but our trained candidate can crack the job interview on there relevant field that's OUR GUARANTEE. Join Talent Hub Training Institute and transform your skills and capacities fitting to required flair to thrive and stay ahead in corporate world.
This Institute is very effective for increasing knowledge in different fields. The faculties are also very good. I think this institute is really directing us the path for our future progress.
Online Classes Tutor's home This is the institute where people can make them employable by our professional Training. we are not here to sell the degree or not giving any JOB GUARANTEE but our trained candidate can crack the job interview on there relevant field that's OUR GUARANTEE. Join Talent Hub Training Institute and transform your skills and capacities fitting to required flair to thrive and stay ahead in corporate world.
This Institute is very effective for increasing knowledge in different fields. The faculties are also very good. I think this institute is really directing us the path for our future progress.
2 yrs of Exp New Town, Kolkata Online Classes I have an experience of 2+ years . Areas of Expertise: • Advanced in MS Excel, (Knowledge of MS Excel - Vlookup & Hlookup Formulas, Pivot Table, Data Sorting, Conditional Formatting, Dashboard etc.)
Online Classes I have an experience of 2+ years . Areas of Expertise: • Advanced in MS Excel, (Knowledge of MS Excel - Vlookup & Hlookup Formulas, Pivot Table, Data Sorting, Conditional Formatting, Dashboard etc.)
11 yrs of Exp Rajpur, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am a trainer of Msoffice package. I am accosiated with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since last 11 years. I have trained 70 thousand students in last 11 years across pan India.
Very good training as well as experienced professional. There teaching methodology was clear and easy too understand. Thank you so much for your support.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am a trainer of Msoffice package. I am accosiated with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since last 11 years. I have trained 70 thousand students in last 11 years across pan India.
Very good training as well as experienced professional. There teaching methodology was clear and easy too understand. Thank you so much for your support.
12 yrs of Exp New Alipore, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home Imparting Training on Microsoft Office 2007/2010 and Open Office to the employees of Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. Working as the Single Member of the Open Office Helpdesk Section of the I.T. Infrastructure Department of Sahaj E-Villages Ltd., the client of the Company which involves resolving issues and problems relating to Microsoft Office and Open Office that are being faced by users of Microsoft Office and Open Office and also providing suitable recommendations regarding suitability of using either Open Office or Microsoft Office 2007/2010 by the same users, to the I.T. Infrastructure department of Sahaj E-Villages Ltd., the client of the Company. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Atos India Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Nikon Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Quippo Construction Equipments Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 to the participants from Eveready Industries India Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Ashok Leyland Ltd. at Kolkata. Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Buhler Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata. Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home Imparting Training on Microsoft Office 2007/2010 and Open Office to the employees of Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. Working as the Single Member of the Open Office Helpdesk Section of the I.T. Infrastructure Department of Sahaj E-Villages Ltd., the client of the Company which involves resolving issues and problems relating to Microsoft Office and Open Office that are being faced by users of Microsoft Office and Open Office and also providing suitable recommendations regarding suitability of using either Open Office or Microsoft Office 2007/2010 by the same users, to the I.T. Infrastructure department of Sahaj E-Villages Ltd., the client of the Company. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Atos India Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Nikon Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 to the participants from Quippo Construction Equipments Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 to the participants from Eveready Industries India Ltd. at Kolkata Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Ashok Leyland Ltd. at Kolkata. Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Buhler Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata. Advanced Excel 2010 to the employees of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. at Kolkata.
10 yrs of Exp 1 student Jadavpur University, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I started teaching in 2009 experimentally . After a few months I realised I was enjoying . After that I started to do tution seriously. After completing my institutional study I joined an MNC. Now teaching is my part time job , you can say . In reality , I don't teach actually , I learn from every student.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I started teaching in 2009 experimentally . After a few months I realised I was enjoying . After that I started to do tution seriously. After completing my institutional study I joined an MNC. Now teaching is my part time job , you can say . In reality , I don't teach actually , I learn from every student.
Barrackpore, Kolkata Tutor's home This is the institute where people can make them employable by our professional Training. we are not here to sell the degree or not giving any JOB GUARANTEE but our trained candidate can crack the job interview on there relevant field that's OUR GUARANTEE. Join Talent Hub Training Institute and transform your skills and capacities fitting to required flair to thrive and stay ahead in corporate world.
Course done - Advance Excel and mis. Guided by- Debjit sir. All faculties are friendly. Appearing interview for hdfc bank. But not selected. Hoping for best in future. Thank you so much for your support.
Tutor's home This is the institute where people can make them employable by our professional Training. we are not here to sell the degree or not giving any JOB GUARANTEE but our trained candidate can crack the job interview on there relevant field that's OUR GUARANTEE. Join Talent Hub Training Institute and transform your skills and capacities fitting to required flair to thrive and stay ahead in corporate world.
Course done - Advance Excel and mis. Guided by- Debjit sir. All faculties are friendly. Appearing interview for hdfc bank. But not selected. Hoping for best in future. Thank you so much for your support.
3 yrs of Exp PANAL SIDE RD, Kolkata Online Classes I am a lawyer turned finance professional, having done BBA LLB and MBA(Finance). I worked for over a year in a telecommunication company in Bangalore as a Legal Officer. I have key skills of Corporate laws, Investment banking, equity research and portfolio management.
Online Classes I am a lawyer turned finance professional, having done BBA LLB and MBA(Finance). I worked for over a year in a telecommunication company in Bangalore as a Legal Officer. I have key skills of Corporate laws, Investment banking, equity research and portfolio management.
20 yrs of Exp Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata Student's Home Tutor's home Having 20 years of experience in teaching Microsoft product specially Advance Excel, Word and Power point. Trained Students and Corporates.
He is a very good trainer in Advanced Excel. I have learned a lot from him. He is also a Digital Marketing Trainer and Business Coach. I have started my own home-based business under his guidance.
Student's Home Tutor's home Having 20 years of experience in teaching Microsoft product specially Advance Excel, Word and Power point. Trained Students and Corporates.
He is a very good trainer in Advanced Excel. I have learned a lot from him. He is also a Digital Marketing Trainer and Business Coach. I have started my own home-based business under his guidance.
6 yrs of Exp Burrabazar, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home I have been imparting knowledge in the said fields since last 6 years and have trained many students.
Really enriching experience! Strong fundamentals built with sufficient doubt clearing. Thankful to you!
Online Classes Student's Home I have been imparting knowledge in the said fields since last 6 years and have trained many students.
Really enriching experience! Strong fundamentals built with sufficient doubt clearing. Thankful to you!
8 yrs of Exp Agarpara, Kolkata Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am a teacher, teaching Tally ERP 9 with GST, TDS, Payroll Management. Also I provide training on Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel). GST training is also provided. I have a hands-on experience of 8 years from ICA (The Institute of Computer Accountants). I am capable of taking online classes.
He is the best teacher, I ever seen in tally erp, gst and especially in ms-excel & advance excel also. If any one want's to learn with conceptually , he/she can opt mr.Amit guha.
Online Classes Student's Home Tutor's home I am a teacher, teaching Tally ERP 9 with GST, TDS, Payroll Management. Also I provide training on Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel). GST training is also provided. I have a hands-on experience of 8 years from ICA (The Institute of Computer Accountants). I am capable of taking online classes.
He is the best teacher, I ever seen in tally erp, gst and especially in ms-excel & advance excel also. If any one want's to learn with conceptually , he/she can opt mr.Amit guha.
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Online Classes Tutor's home We are Group of Teachers who are trying to help Professional and Business owners to run there professional life little smarter way. We are under the Brand name of 'TAKE & MAKE'. This Teacher team included Corporate Trainers, Institute Tecahers, Private Tutorors, Professionals (on Field/Off Field), CA, CS, CPA, ICWA, INTERPRETER, LLB etc
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Free Demo Class Average Price Total Available Class Format Microsoft Excel is a broadly utilised computer spreadsheet programme developed and distributed by the Microsoft Corporation for Windows, Android, iOS and macOS. MS Excel spreadsheet can be employed to store, calculate and analyse vast quantities of data. It organises data in an easy-to-navigate way and performs both basic as well as complex mathematical functions. Microsoft Excel had its initial release in 1987. Being one of the renowned spreadsheet application that is used by millions of users today, it has even become the standard spreadsheet application for both businesses (an integral part of companies across the globe) and personal use.
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