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Microsoft courses can help you learn Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for impactful presentations, and Word for professional document creation. You can build skills in using formulas, creating visual data representations, and formatting documents effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Microsoft Teams for collaboration, SharePoint for document management, and Power BI for business intelligence, showcasing how these skills enhance productivity and communication in various work environments.


Popular Microsoft Courses and Certifications


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    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft IT Support Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Collaborative Software, System Support, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Microsoft Teams, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Microsoft Office, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Compliance Management, Sales Process, Customer Service, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Productivity Software, Critical Thinking

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    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

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    Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Productivity Software, Strategic Leadership, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Cloud Support Associate: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Copilot: Your Everyday AI Companion: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft

Browse the Microsoft courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Microsoft IT Support Specialist: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst: Microsoft
  • Microsoft AI Product Manager: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Full-Stack Developer: Microsoft
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Business Analyst: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst: Microsoft‎

These beginner-friendly courses offer step-by-step guidance using Microsoft tools for work or personal use:

  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel – Learn essential Excel formulas, formatting, and data entry.
  • Microsoft Power BI for Beginners – Guided Project to help you create interactive dashboards.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners – Build confidence in document creation and visual communication.‎

The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals course lasts 2 months and focuses on foundational Microsoft Office skills such as:

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Collaborative software
  • Data import/export

It uses tools like spreadsheets and R.

On the other hand, the Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate spans 3 months and dives deeper into Excel-specific skills such as:

  • Data wrangling
  • Excel macros
  • Workflow management
  • Statistical analysis

It uses tools like Python, Excel, and GitHub.

Both courses target data analysts but differ in their specialized areas and depth. Choose based on whether you prefer:

  • The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals for broad, productivity software training
  • The Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate for advanced Excel functionalities and data processing techniques.‎

Start by identifying the Microsoft product or skill you want to build—Excel for data, Power BI for analytics, Word and PowerPoint for communication, or Azure for cloud computing.

  • For data analysis and dashboards, try the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate.
  • Want to build everyday productivity skills? Explore the Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform Specialization.
  • Interested in cloud technologies? Consider Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services for a beginner-friendly cloud overview.‎
  • A course teaches one tool or task—such as creating spreadsheets, visualizing data, or managing cloud infrastructure, such as Data Visualization.
  • A Specialization combines multiple courses for structured learning—like Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization, which covers Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • A Professional Certificate prepares you for a job role with end-to-end, career-aligned training—such as the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate, which aligns with Microsoft’s PL-300 exam.‎

While Microsoft does not offer its full Professional Certificates, Specializations, or courses for free, there are two ways to ensure you have selected the best topic and program to meet your goal.

  • Preview the first module of many Microsoft courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate from Microsoft, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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