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Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

In this project, you will learn the foundation of data analysis with Microsoft Excel using sales data from a sample company. You will learn how to use sorting and filtering tools to reorganize your data and access specific information about your data. You will also learn about the use of functions like IF and VLOOKUP functions to create new data and relate data from different tables. Finally, you will learn how to create PivotTables to summarize and look at comparisons within your data. These skills will help you efficiently perform data analysis on many different types of data and give you the foundation to expand your toolbox as you explore other strategies for data analysis.

Status: Spreadsheet Software
Status: Microsoft Excel
IntermediateGuided Project2 hours

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AC

5.0Reviewed Jan 29, 2022

S​hort and to the point. Its definitely a great way to refresh your memory if you haven't used excel in a while. I love that you can follow along all in one window. I LOVED the format.

XN

5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2023

Very clear and easily understandable instructions, though I would recommend using a separate excel sheet as practice. It is less hindering that way.

AZ

5.0Reviewed Nov 21, 2025

The presenter gave clear and easy-to-understand instructions, the media used was also simple, and each task was directed from easy to difficult levels. Thanks :)

OA

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2024

The trainer took the course step by step with adequate training materials. A template should have been provided for students to practice with. Thank you coursera for the opportunuty

SS

5.0Reviewed Feb 17, 2023

This course is crisp and brief, and the explanation is accessible. I really enjoyed doing this one. I also found the functions I learnt in this course useful.

KB

4.0Reviewed Feb 2, 2025

Difficult to get worksheet screen and instruction screen properly displayed for easy viewing and manipulation between them. Great course, helpful, plainly spoken instructions in excellent English.

EO

5.0Reviewed Nov 15, 2022

This guided project has helped me to develop a self interest in the in analyzing data, it has also help me to know the use of pivot table when working with excel

FF

5.0Reviewed Sep 23, 2024

It´s a small bite-sized course that explain super important excel functions in an easy to follow way. Clear instructions and examples. Highly recommended!

FL

5.0Reviewed Oct 31, 2023

Great Intro for Beginners. It supported me in affirming I should definitely take the Google Data Analytics. So I am :) Appreciating the journey so far.

AA

5.0Reviewed Feb 8, 2023

A great learning tool. in order to increase skill, an assignment could be given for submission at a later date so that learners could work on it on their own

HK

5.0Reviewed Feb 1, 2023

IT IS A VERY NICE AND A VERY EASY WAY OF LEARNING AND ANYONE CAN LEARN IT WAS EXPLAINED IN A VERY EASY MANNER THAT A NORMAL PERSON WITH BASIC COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE CAN ALSO FOLLOW

AA

4.0Reviewed Aug 2, 2022

​This course is suitable for those who want to start data analysis using excel. It is not too complex and understandable. This course use simple features including IF and VLOOKUP function.

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