In this first course of the specialization, 'Excel Skills for Business: Essentials', you will master the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Over six weeks, you will gain the confidence to expertly navigate the Excel user interface, perform essential calculations using formulas and functions, professionally format spreadsheets, and create impactful data visualizations with charts and graphs.
Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
This course is part of Excel Skills for Business Specialization
Instructors: Nicky Bull
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Master Excel interface, formulas, and functions for business
Professionally format spreadsheets and visualize data with charts
Enhance productivity using Excel's essential features
Solve common business problems with practical Excel skills
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this foundational module, you will learn the essential features of Microsoft Excel. We'll cover the Excel user interface, basic Excel terminology, how to operate essential navigational controls, and perform basic data entry with Excel spreadsheets. By the end, you'll confidently navigate Excel and be ready to build your spreadsheet skills.
What's included
10 videos8 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt
Understanding formula syntax is crucial for powerful data analysis in Microsoft Excel. In this module, you will be introduced to essential Excel formulas and functions. You'll learn how to write them, use them to perform calculations, and master different cell references. By the end, you'll confidently apply formulas to solve business problems.
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11 videos5 readings7 assignments
You'll discover how formatting helps highlight key messages and make your data presentable in Microsoft Excel. This module covers essential formatting tools like font styles, borders, alignment, and number formatting, along with Excel's built-in styles and themes. By the end, you'll be able to apply professional formatting to any spreadsheet, making your data clear and impactful.
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10 videos4 readings7 assignments
This module is all about working with data in Microsoft Excel and making it easy to manage. You will learn essential techniques to manage your spreadsheets, including how to efficiently find data with Filter and Sort, retrieve and change data using Find and Replace, and apply Conditional Formatting to highlight specific data. By the end, you'll confidently organize and manipulate your Excel data.
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9 videos3 readings6 assignments
When you need to share your work, printing your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets professionally is key. This module will guide you through optimising your spreadsheets for printing by managing margins, orientation, headers & footers, and more. By the end, you'll confidently prepare your Excel files for perfect printouts every time.
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9 videos5 readings6 assignments
Charts are powerful tools for presenting data visually. In this module, you'll learn to create and modify various charts in Microsoft Excel, transforming raw data into clear, compelling insights. By the end, you'll confidently choose and customize chart types to effectively communicate your business data.
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8 videos4 readings5 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
In this course, we are using Microsoft Excel 2016 (Office 365) on a Windows PC with all options set to default. The Office 365 version of Excel is the latest version at the time of writing and developing this course. If you have a different version of Excel or you are using a Mac, some tools and buttons will look different, they may be located in a different spot, or some might be missing altogether. If there are any major differences, we usually point them out during the practice videos. If you cannot find a tool that we mention, you can always ask in the forums or search the Internet. Most of the functionality we demonstrate is also available in other spreadsheet programs, although the interface will look different. Most other spreadsheet software can import and export files in the Microsoft Excel format. If you are not sure which version of Excel you are using, check the Microsoft support pages for help.
If you cannot use Excel 2016 on a PC, you will be able to follow along with the videos, however, please note that some of the assessment tasks will require Excel. Where possible, we have designed assessment tasks so that users of older versions of Excel (such as 2013) can still solve them.
This course focuses on essential Microsoft Excel skills for business. You will learn to navigate the Excel interface, perform basic calculations with formulas and functions, professionally format spreadsheets, and create data visualizations using charts and graphs. These skills are foundational for any data analyst or business professional.
Yes, this course is designed for both complete beginners and those who are self-taught and wish to fill gaps in their Excel knowledge. We start with the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel and build up to more advanced essential skills, ensuring a solid foundation for all learners.
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