This 1-hour, project-based course introduces learners to the powerful pivot table feature of most spreadsheet applications. We’ll be using Excel on the Web in this project, which is the free spreadsheet application offered by Microsoft. However, many of the concepts that you will learn in this project will be applicable to other spreadsheet programs, such as LibreOffice Calc and Google Sheets.
Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables
Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables
Instructor: Edward Falzon
Access provided by Lugansk Taras Shevchenko National University
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4.6
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Beginner level
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Analyze and summarize data instantly with user-friendly features for pivot tables.
Apply pivot tables in different scenarios using some advanced settings.
Format data generated from the pivot tables into visual graphs for easy readability.
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction and Logging in
Create our First Pivot Table
Create a Pivot Table of Customers
Design a good format and presentation for a Pivot Table
Try it yourself
Group Sales into Date Ranges
Create Charts from Pivot Tables
Capstone
Recommended experience
Working knowledge of any spreadsheet application. Completion of one or more Excel for Beginners guided projects is recommended for new users.
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How you'll learn
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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5
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
This was confusing a little because my screen didn't match what was shown so I had to find what he was mentioning, but he was an amazing teacher. He was easy to follow and humorous at times!
DE
4
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
A good course but I am using a different version so not all instructions in the video worked. My issue was already on the forum and had been unanswered for months.
TC
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023
Instructor speaks clearly and at a very good pace to understand. His examples and sample documents and various pivot tables and charts were great.
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