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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will be able to identify the Excel interface, enter and manage data, perform basic calculations, apply formatting, and organize information using essential Excel tools. They will also learn to control formulas, analyze data visually, and navigate large worksheets efficiently.
This course provides a structured, beginner-friendly introduction to Microsoft Excel, designed for learners with little or no prior spreadsheet experience. Through short, focused lessons, learners gain hands-on skills in opening workbooks, navigating the Ribbon, entering data accurately, and performing calculations with confidence. As the course progresses, learners develop practical abilities in formatting data, using tables, applying conditional formatting, and organizing information with sorting, filtering, and freeze panes.
What makes this course unique is its step-by-step progression aligned with real workplace tasks, ensuring learners build skills logically without being overwhelmed. Each lesson is tightly aligned with practical outcomes, making the course ideal as a prerequisite for advanced Excel training. By completing this course, learners will improve productivity, reduce errors, and gain a solid foundation for data handling and analysis in professional and academic environments.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, focusing on navigating the interface, opening workbooks, entering data, and performing basic calculations to build a strong foundation for spreadsheet productivity.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
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7 videos•Total 40 minutes
Overview•2 minutes
Opening an Excel Worksheet•3 minutes
Ribbons and Quick Access Toolbar•11 minutes
Ribbons and Quick Access Toolbar continued•5 minutes
Data entry in excel•4 minutes
Data entry in excel Continued•8 minutes
Calculations•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
First Steps into Excel•10 minutes
Navigating the Excel Interface•10 minutes
Entering Data and Making Simple Calculations•10 minutes
Graded-Getting Comfortable with Excel Basics•30 minutes
Working Smarter with Data
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module helps learners enhance their Excel skills by applying formatting, managing formulas, and organizing data using powerful tools such as conditional formatting, sorting, filtering, and freeze panes.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 55 minutes
Formatting- Number Formats•10 minutes
Formatting Table formats•10 minutes
Updating a Calculation•4 minutes
Percentage and Absolute references•7 minutes
Conditional Formatting•9 minutes
Sort Function•4 minutes
Filter Function•6 minutes
Freeze & Split•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Formatting Data for Clarity•10 minutes
Improving and Controlling Calculations•10 minutes
Organizing and Analyzing Data•10 minutes
Graded-Working Smarter with Data•30 minutes
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Reviewed on May 22, 2026
I found this course very helpful and beginner-friendly. The practical examples and simple explanations kept the learning process smooth and enjoyable.
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Reviewed on May 24, 2026
It taught me practical Excel skills that made data management much more organized and efficient. I liked the clear explanations and hands-on examples, which made learning simple.
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I gained useful knowledge and felt more confident working with data.
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