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Introduction to Excel

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2,242 reviews
Updated 05/2025
Master the Excel basics and learn to use this spreadsheet tool to conduct impactful analysis.
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Course Description

Getting started with Excel

In this Excel course, you’ll learn the fundamentals needed to have you analyzing data in spreadsheets before you know it. This course focuses on helping you navigate Excel and prepare your data for basic analysis. You’ll learn how to manage tables and apply calculations to your data to provide new insights

Learn Functions

You’ll learn about the many available functions in Excel that can help you to perform calculations, analyze data and, in some cases, automate tasks. We’ll start your journey into understanding the full potential of Excel’s functions and leverage built-ins such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, UPPER, LEFT, and more.

Visualizing data

We’ll finish this course by explaining the basics of using Excel to effectively communicate data through compelling visuals. You’ll explore the versatility of area, column, and pie charts to help tell a story to bring your analysis to life.

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There are no prerequisites for this course
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Getting started with Excel

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Managing data and applying aggregate functions

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Other functions and visualizing data

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  • Isabella
    about 8 hours

  • Seth
    about 8 hours

    nice

  • Md Shariar Hossain
    about 13 hours

  • ahmed
    about 14 hours

    excellent

  • Wilma
    about 6 hours

    I must say it was a fantastic experience. Although I had some basic navigation skills through practice, this course provided a structured approach to mastering Excel's diverse functions.The lessons were well-organized, making it easy to follow along and understand how to best utilize Excel for various tasks. The step-by-step instructions and practical examples were particularly helpful in solidifying my understanding.Investing time in this course was definitely worth it. It has significantly improved my efficiency and accuracy in handling data. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their Excel skills, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge.

  • Joaquin
    about 14 hours

Isabella

"nice"

Seth

Md Shariar Hossain

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