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Beginner Microsoft Excel Courses

Beginner Microsoft Excel courses can help you learn essential functions, data organization techniques, basic formulas, and chart creation. You can build skills in data analysis, creating pivot tables, and using conditional formatting to enhance your spreadsheets. Many courses introduce tools like Excel's data visualization features and formulas, showing how these skills can streamline tasks and improve data presentation.

Popular Beginner Microsoft Excel Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Encryption, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management

    Build toward a degree

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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis

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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Functions, Lookups, and Secure Spreadsheet Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Procedure Development, Debugging, Project Documentation, Data Integrity, Data Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Personalized Campaigns, AI powered creativity, Sales Enablement, Marketing Automation, Marketing Operations, Customer experience improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, AI literacy, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Network Protocols, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Firewall, Patch Management, Cloud Services, Productivity Software, Security Controls, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Copilot for Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling, Prompt Patterns, AI Orchestration, Data Presentation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Forecasting, AI Workflows, Microsoft Copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Workflow Management, Data Manipulation, Business, Generative AI, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Interactive Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Business Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Process Flow Diagrams, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Process Modeling, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Data Modeling, Process Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Quality Management, Diagram Design, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Operations Research, Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Validation, Data Import/Export, Resource Utilization, Process Optimization, Trend Analysis, Data Integration, Automation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Database Theory, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Database Software, Relational Databases, MySQL, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Management, NoSQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Data Security, Data Management, Cloud Deployment

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    273 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Peer Review

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Data Management, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Generative AI, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    855 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular beginner microsoft excel courses

  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Excel Functions, Lookups, and Secure Spreadsheet Automation: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Copilot for Excel: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
  • Microsoft Azure SQL: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft

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