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Cathy Horwitz

Microsoft Office Instructor & Consultant, PC Training and Consulting

Cathy teaches classes on the Microsoft suite of application software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Outlook.  Cathy has over 30 years of experience in the classroom and virtual training and has been an instructor of Microsoft Office since 1989.

Cathy Horwitz believes that when your employees know the capabilities of the software they use, they will demonstrate improved productivity, will be more efficient, and will be able to problem-solve more easily. Her strengths include customizing classes based on the needs of individual students and providing realistic business examples to complement the training.  She is a high-energy trainer with a flair for training the Experienced student.

She holds the Modern Classroom Certified Trainer certification from Logical Operations which prepares instructors for all aspects of delivering a course using the latest training technologies and approaches.

When not teaching, Cathy enjoys shopping estate sales and refinishing mid-century furniture.

Recorded-webinar by: Cathy Horwitz

    • 90 mins

      Mastering Excel Lists and Databases: Essential Tips and Tools

      MS Office & Applications

      Learning functions and formulas is only the beginning of becoming an Excel expert. Knowing the art of data management is an important part of using Excel to its full potential. This includes everything from understanding how to set up worksheets to managing data entry and maintaining good maintenance practices. 

      With this webinar, you will learn how to manage databases in Excel. Discover the tools that will make large amounts of data appear more manageable and easier to sort through and analyze. Understand which functions work best with large tables and how to use simple macros to automate repetitive tasks. Become a master of working with databases in Excel.

    • 90 mins

      Using Tables to Manage EXCEL Databases

      MS Office & Applications
    • 90 mins

      Recording Excel Macros with an Introduction to VBA: Streamlining Routine Tasks with Automation

      MS Office & Applications
    • 90 mins

      Mastering the Power Trio: Tips and Tricks to Integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Like a Pro

      MS Office & Applications

      Microsoft Office is known for its integration capabilities. We typically work with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint individually, and we may insert data from Excel into a Word report or a PowerPoint presentation. Each program has features specific to sharing data automatically among programs. 

      Create dynamic presentations with PowerPoint by uniting automated features of Word and Excel. This webinar includes a broad scope of techniques that will make reporting and presenting from all three MS Office applications easier and more effective. Learn about Word's integration of Excel data, linking and embedding Excel data to PowerPoint, using Word for customized PowerPoint speaker notes, and converting Word outlines to PowerPoint.

      This webinar will give attendees important time-saving techniques for creating truly smart presentations; determine when and how to use each type of integration effectively.

    • 75 mins

      How to Use Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables to Easily Summarize and Analyze Data

      MS Office & Applications

      Pivot Tables can help you sort and sift through large data sets to focus quickly on just the data elements that matter most to your specific needs.

      In just one fast-paced and informative training session, you'll learn how to use PivotTables to sort your data more efficiently, create multiple customized reports in a few easy steps and gain a powerful new tool to help you make better business decisions.

      In addition, you'll get tips on the easiest way to group your data. 
      Most importantly, when you use the power of PivotTables, you'll be saving time and making your job easier.

    • 90 mins

      Creating Smart Presentations: Integrating Excel, PowerPoint and Word

      MS Office & Applications
    • 90 mins

      Maximizing Efficiency While Working with Excel Database: Sort, Filter, Subtotal, and More

      MS Office & Applications
    • 90 mins

      Using Tables to Manage EXCEL Databases

      MS Office & Applications

      Have you struggled to use PivotTables, and functions like VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.? The struggle is for one reason; your data is in the wrong format. I have something to share with you.  It’s so powerful that when you know this, your Excel life will become much easier

      Join this webinar to learn how to set up data in the perfect format and to learn tools to best utilize that data.

    • 90 mins

      Maximizing Efficiency While Working with Excel Database: Sort, Filter, Subtotal, and More

      MS Office & Applications

      Users should feel comfortable working in the Excel environment. We will do a deep dive into Excel’s Table feature, which offers numerous opportunities to vastly improve your worksheets' integrity.

      Learning how to use efficiently use Excel is so critical in many of today’s office jobs. Many people know the basics of Excel. This webinar will show you how to use the sort and filter tools and subtotals to really help get the most out of your data, be more efficient, and find the information that you are looking for.

    • 90 mins

      Creating Smart Presentations: Integrating Excel, PowerPoint and Word

      MS Office & Applications

      Microsoft Office is known for integration capabilities. We typically work with Excel, Word and PowerPoint individually, and we may insert data from Excel into a Word report or a PowerPoint presentation. Each program has features specific to sharing data automatically among programs. 

      This webinar will give attendees important time-saving techniques in creating truly smart presentations; determine when and how to use each type of integration effectively.

    • 75 mins

      How to Use Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables to Easily Summarize and Analyze Data

      MS Office & Applications

      Pivot Tables can help you sort and sift through large data sets to focus quickly on just the data elements that matter most to your specific needs.
      In just one fast-paced and informative training session, you'll learn how to use PivotTables to sort your data more efficiently, create multiple customized reports in a few easy steps and gain a powerful new tool to help you make better business decisions.

      In addition, you'll get tips on the easiest way to group your data. 
      Most importantly, when you use the power of PivotTables, you'll be saving time and making your job easier.