Course Summary
Learn the essential skills and techniques for using Microsoft Excel with this comprehensive course. From basic formulas and functions to advanced data analysis and visualization, this course covers all the fundamentals you need to become an Excel pro.Key Learning Points
- Master essential Excel functions and formulas
- Learn advanced data analysis and visualization techniques
- Gain practical experience with real-world examples
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Master essential Excel functions and formulas
- Create effective data visualizations
- Perform advanced data analysis techniques
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Access to Microsoft Excel
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner to IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures with hands-on exercises
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- Excel Skills for Business
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Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Bill Jelen
- Chandoo
Related Books
Description
In this first course of the specialization Excel Skills for Business, you will learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel. Within six weeks, you will be able to expertly navigate the Excel user interface, perform basic calculations with formulas and functions, professionally format spreadsheets, and create visualizations of data through charts and graphs.
Outline
- Critical Core of Excel
- Week 1 Introduction
- Week 1 Discussion
- Practice Video: Taking Charge of Excel
- Practice Video: Navigating and Selecting
- Practice Video: View Options
- Practice Video: Data Entry, Data Types, Editing and Deleting
- Practice Video: Fill Handle
- Week 1 Wrap-up
- Copy and Paste
- Templates
- Welcome to Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
- Course goals and weekly learning objectives
- Important information about versions and regions
- Read me before you start: Quizzes and Navigation
- Download the Week 1 workbooks
- Week 1: Practice Challenge
- Week 1: Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips
- Week 1: Excellent Tips and Resources
- Are essential skills too basic for me?
- Taking Charge of Excel
- Navigating and Selecting
- View Options
- Data Entry
- Fill handle
- Taking Charge of Excel: Test your skills, Part 1
- Taking Charge of Excel: Test your skills, Part 2
- Performing calculations
- Week 2 Introduction
- Week 2 Discussion
- Practice Video: Formulas
- Practice Video: Formulas in Context
- Practice Video: Functions I: SUM and AUTOSUM
- Practice Video: Functions II: AVERAGE, MIN and MAX
- Discussion: Absolute Cell References
- Practice Video: Absolute Cell References
- Practice Video: Calculations across sheets
- Week 2 Wrap-up
- Excel Options
- Download the Week 2 workbooks
- Week 2: Practice Challenges
- Word Search Puzzle: Master ranges
- Week 2: Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips
- Week 2: Excellent Tips and Resources
- Formulas
- Formulas in Context
- Functions I
- Functions II
- Absolute Cell References
- Calculations across Sheets
- Performing Calculations: Test your skills
- Formatting
- Week 3 Introduction
- Week 3 Discussion
- Practice Video: Formatting
- Practice Video: Borders
- Practice Video: Alignment Tools
- Practice Video: Format Painter
- Practice Video: Number Formats
- Practice Video: Styles and Themes
- Week 3 Wrap-up
- Graphics
- Download the Week 3 workbooks
- Week 3: Practice Challenge
- Week 3: Keyboard Shortcuts and Ninja Tips
- Week 3: Excellent Tips and Resources
- Formatting
- Borders
- Alignment Tools
- Format Painter
- Number Formats
- Styles and Themes
- Formatting: Test your skills
- Working with Data
- Week 4 Introduction
- Week 4 Discussion
- Practice Video: Managing Rows and Columns
- Practice Video: Find and Replace
- Practice Video: Filtering
- Practice Video: Sorting
- Practice Video: Conditional Formatting
- Week 4 Wrap-up
- Accessibility
- Download the Week 4 workbooks
- Week 4: Practice Challenge
- Week 4: Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips
- Managing Rows and Columns
- Find and Replace
- Filtering
- Sorting
- Conditional Formatting
- Working with Data: Test your skills
- Printing
- Week 5 Introduction
- Week 5 Discussion
- Practice Video: Print Preview
- Practice Video: Orientation, Margins and Scale
- Practice Video: Page Breaks
- Practice Video: Print Titles
- Practice Video: Headers and Footers
- Week 5 Wrap-up
- Save Options
- Print to PDF - Setup Tips
- Download the Week 5 workbooks
- Week 5: Practice Challenge
- Week 5: Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips
- Week 5: Excellent Tips and Resources
- Print Preview
- Orientation, Margins and Scale
- Page Breaks
- Print Titles
- Headers and Footers
- Printing: Test your skills
- Charts
- Week 6 Introduction
- Week 6 Discussion
- Practice Video: Basic Chart Types: Pie, Column and Line Charts
- Practice Video: Move and Resize Charts
- Practice Video: Change Chart Style & Type
- Practice Video: Modify Chart Elements
- Week 6 Wrap-up
- Sharing Charts
- Download the Week 6 workbooks
- Week 6: Practice Challenge
- Week 6: Keyboard Shortcuts, Terminology, and Ninja Tips
- Week 6: Excellent Tips and Resources
- Basic Chart Types
- Move and Resize Charts
- Change Chart Style & Type
- Modify Chart Elements
- Charts: Test your skills
- Final Assessment
- Course 1 Final Assessment
Summary of User Reviews
Excel Essentials is a highly recommended course with positive reviews from users. The course covers all the essential aspects of Excel and is designed for both beginners and advanced users. Many users praised the course for its practical approach that enables them to apply the concepts learned in real-world scenarios.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach that enables users to apply learned concepts in real-world scenariosPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of Excel concepts
- Real-world examples and exercises to apply learned concepts
- Suitable for both beginners and advanced users
- Interactive and engaging content
- Great instructor support and feedback
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic
- Not enough advanced content for experienced Excel users
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
- Lack of follow-up courses for advanced users
- Some users felt the course was too expensive
Nicky Bull
4.9 Raiting
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