Name: Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel
Brand: Coursera
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.6 (430 reviews)

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About this course

Have you started using spreadsheets like Excel and want to learn how to write formulas and functions to perform simple data analysis? In this project, you will learn about the general format for writing formulas and functions in Excel to perform analysis on the sales data from a sample company. In this analysis, you will calculate total sums of profits, you will learn how to use functions to analyze the popularity of the items sold and you will also learn how to calculate averages and percentages of monthly profits. Throughout the project, you will work through some examples that will show you how to apply the formulas and functions you have learned.

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5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2023

It was great for a beginner like me. I got the hang of it with some practice and guidance. I'm excited to keep learning and improving.

5.0Reviewed Nov 22, 2022

Fantastic. Easy to follow, pre-made data ready to use for examples and practice. I will definitely look into other guided courses by this instructor. Best I've taken so far.

5.0Reviewed Jan 4, 2023

this was really spectacular. It helped me pass my interview tests on Excel and landed me a job. I recommend this for everyone who really needs intermediate knowledge on Excel.

5.0Reviewed May 23, 2024

The professor made this guided project so much easier to grasp the gist of data analysis and basic functions and calculations in excel

5.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2024

The way of explaining of the instructor is the best. And the instructor told us things from very basic. Beginner can learn from here very easily.

5.0Reviewed Oct 11, 2022

I learnt new skills on Excel, tools I did not know how to use on my own. Clear instructions, learning opportunities were given. Overall, a very pleasant learning experience.

4.0Reviewed Mar 25, 2023

Very short - but I suppose that is a good thing. The online excel page split is really poorly implemented. I recommend getting rid of it outright. Otherwise a great beginner course!

5.0Reviewed Nov 28, 2022

It was very informative and easy to digest. I genuinely learnt so much in a short period of time and I am ready to try out my new skills

5.0Reviewed Sep 8, 2025

She speaks very clear and easily to understand. This is a basic course so I think all people can learn as well. Thank you so much!

5.0Reviewed Sep 26, 2023

I am extremely grateful for the chance to work on this Course project as it will undoubtedly help me advance in my career. Thank you for entrusting me with this opportunity!

5.0Reviewed Jul 11, 2025

Explaination are smooth and easy to understand im just a beginner now i can understand the basic formulas functions of excal thanks.

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2024

I wish I knew before this course. Extremely satisfied with the technique and method of tutoring. Thanks Coursera and the instructor

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Madonna Morris

1.0

Reviewed Dec 2, 2023

Was not able to complete as Opening OneDrive had all files on my personal computer not the file I needed.

Caryn Morgan

1.0

Reviewed Nov 17, 2022

Unable to get to and use the sample data and this is really poorly designed.

Patrick Holden

1.0

Reviewed Apr 20, 2024

The excel file needed is nowhere to be found. Terrible course!

Melissa Murillo

1.0

Reviewed May 20, 2024

Unable to find the file to begin with

Elizabeth Worosz

1.0

Reviewed Jan 27, 2023

This course does not work correctly.

Klaus Heinrich

1.0

Reviewed Jun 11, 2024

I wasn't able to access the document the instructor stated would be necessary to work with. But I was still able to memorize the info she talked about, and as a result I managed to pass the guided project. Still though, I wouldn't recommend this course.

Christyn Jackson

1.0

Reviewed Jun 4, 2024

Unclear on where to find the data file.

Ronald T. Sisk

1.0

Reviewed Sep 12, 2023

You did 5 stars worth of work, but left the student with 0 stars worth of cloud space practice time.

Arnold Jackson

1.0

Reviewed Jun 1, 2024

Cannot access excel sheet with data after following instruction videos.

Tina McCoy

1.0

Reviewed Sep 15, 2022

Was not able to even to create a 365 account. Unenrolled.

Mikaela Hartwick

5.0

Reviewed Oct 11, 2021

Great BEGINNER project, also, very helpful for refreshing basic skills if you don't use them often.

Esha

3.0

Reviewed Oct 8, 2023

My main issue is not being able to read and see the content. In the instructional video, when a formula is being demonstrated it is at times out of frame and all you hear is the explanation, making it difficult to follow along. I couldn't increase the size of the sample document or the window itself, I really tried to stick with it but it left me struggling to see and then frustrated. Please fix this or do a new one.

SIRIGIRI HEMALATHA

5.0

Reviewed Apr 22, 2022

I have understand very clearly the classes which was given by the instuctor .The instructor was explaining it very clearly .So choose coursera for your future purpose.Its very useful for job purpose.Thank you

Crystal Moore

5.0

Reviewed Nov 14, 2022

Very good course. Breaks down complicated ideas in a way that is easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone who wants to refresh their skills or learn how to use Excel for the first time.

Tejas

5.0

Reviewed May 21, 2022

This Guided project was Wonderful. The project was so helpful for understanding all basic formulas and functions used in Microsoft excel for calculation and analysis purpose.

Amber Carter

3.0

Reviewed Jun 23, 2022

The cloud Excel program was awful. Lagging and glitched. It took so long for the program to catch up with my cursor movement I ended up just finishing the project on my own Excel computer program.

Stephon Carter

1.0

Reviewed Jan 7, 2025

The file she mentions is non-accessible. I saw reviews dating back to two years ago with the same exact issues. Very irritating that this problem is still happening.

Lia Carter

1.0

Reviewed Jan 17, 2023

The screen share is very difficult to use. I'm trying to figure out how to cancel the class.

Aarti mrunal pandit

5.0

Reviewed Sep 27, 2024

overall, this course was well worth the time and effort. it not only provide valuable knowledge but also inspired me to continue exploring the depth, I'd recommend it to anyone looking to advance in this field.

najiha zulkifli

5.0

Reviewed Oct 12, 2022

I learnt new skills on Excel, tools I did not know how to use on my own. Clear instructions, learning opportunities were given. Overall, a very pleasant learning experience.