In warehouse and logistics jobs, Excel is used to track inventory, check counts, sort shipments and build simple reports for supervisors. Knowing these basics can help you move toward inventory, lead, dispatch or office roles. Our Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials class teaches them in 12 hours, online or in person, on weeknights or Saturdays.
Where spreadsheets show up in a warehouse
The Inland Empire is home to a lot of distribution and logistics work. Even when a company uses a warehouse management system, people still export data to Excel to check it, clean it and share it. Common tasks include:
- Cycle count sheets and inventory adjustments
- Lists of inbound and outbound shipments by date or carrier
- Pick and pack tracking by shift or by team
- Damage, returns and discrepancy logs
- Simple daily or weekly reports for a supervisor
The person who can open that export and make sense of it quickly is valuable on any team.
The Excel skills that matter most in logistics
- Sorting and filtering. Show only today's shipments, one carrier, or every item below a reorder point.
- SUM and COUNT formulas. Total units, count orders, and compare expected versus actual.
- Simple math formulas. Find the difference between a system count and a physical count.
- Clean data habits. Consistent SKUs, dates and location codes so nothing gets lost.
- Charts. Show volume by day or errors by type in a picture a manager can read in seconds.
- Freeze panes and formatting. Keep headers visible on long lists and make numbers easy to scan.
From the floor to the office
Many people start in physical warehouse roles and want a path that uses more of their head and less of their back. Inventory control, receiving clerk, dispatch, customer service and admin roles all lean on computer skills. Excel is often the gap between "great worker" and "ready for the next role."
Our class also covers Word and Outlook. That means you can write a clear incident report, update a resume and manage email and calendar invites, which are everyday tasks in lead and office positions.
Learn around your shift
Warehouse schedules are tough. That is why we offer an evening cohort and a Saturday cohort, and why you can join live online from home or come to class in downtown San Bernardino. You build a portfolio spreadsheet project along the way, so you have something real to talk about with a supervisor or hiring manager.
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Class details
- Class: Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials, 12 hours total.
- Evening cohort: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM Pacific, December 1 to 10, 2026.
- Saturday cohort: January 9 and 16, 2027, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific.
- Format: in person at 255 N. D Street, Suite #200-XXVII, San Bernardino, CA 92401, or live online from anywhere in the U.S.
- Price: $297.
- What you get: hands-on practice with Excel formulas, sorting, filtering, charts and a simple budget, plus Word documents, resumes and letters, Outlook email and calendar, and a portfolio spreadsheet project you can show employers.
How to enroll
- Apply online. It takes about 2 minutes.
- Pay with the Excel & Office Essentials pay link or see every option on the tuition page.
- We confirm your seat within 2 business days.
Not sure yet? Join our free Info Session & Orientation, online every Monday from 5:00 to 5:45 PM Pacific. Register on the enroll page to get the link.
FAQ
Is this class only for warehouse workers?
No. It is a general Excel and Office class. The skills apply directly to inventory, shipping and logistics work, and to any office job.
I work nights. Can I still take it?
We offer a Tuesday and Thursday evening cohort and a two-Saturday cohort. Call or text us to talk through which one fits your shift.
Do employers send teams to this training?
Yes, employers can request team training or on-site cohorts with a custom quote. Visit our partners page.
Questions? Call or text (909) 454-7076.