If you want an array* formula, try this:

=SUM(IF((A1:A5="Sched")*(B1:B5<""),1)

Strictly speaking, it only tests for cells in column B not being
empty, not specifically for them containing a date (which is only a
number to Excel).

* As this is an array formula, then once you have typed it in (or
subsequently edit it) you must commit it with CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER rather
than the usual ENTER. If you do this correctly, then Excel will wrap
curly braces { } around the formula when viewed in the formula bar -
you must not type these yourself.

An alternative would be:

=SUMPRODUCT((A1:A5="Sched")*(B1:B5<""))

Hope this helps.

Pete

On Jul 11, 6:30 pm, Suzanne wrote:
Hello. I want to count the dates in column B where the corresponding value
in column A is 'Sched'. Expecting the answer to be: 2 for the example below.
I've tried to use and array (which i rarely use), i've also looked into
SUMPRODUCT (which i've never used). I haven't had any luck with either. Can
anyone help please?

A B
1 Sched 2/15/2007
2 2/19/2007
3 Sched 3/1/2007
4 Sched
5