Staff re-tooled for Advanced MS Excel

The PCC Genetic IProgram (GIP) spearheaded 4-day in-house training in Advanced Excel last September 30-October 3. The training was held at the PCC Eusebio Hall.

It was conducted primarily for the younger staff to enhance skills in data handling/management, focused on how to process and generate huge amount of records to maintain a good records’ management system.

Mr. Ricky Bolanio, outsource person of Statistical Research and Training Center (SRTC), was the resource speaker. He is also a Computer Instructor.

Dr. Ester B. Flores, head and proponent of the training said she saw the need to learn new techniques on database management. She added that Advanced Excel has an important feature on how to facilitate faster record retrieval as well as improving office productivity and efficiency which aid in timely submission of reports.

A total of 25 participants who were from the different divisions of PCC attended the training. It was a hands-on training wherein the participants were asked to bring their own computer/laptop.

The attendees, when asked, said they found the training very timely due to the increased volume of workloads related to the expanded mandate of PCC. They look forward, they said, to having or attending more training that will speed up and improve their performance.