Everyday Excel Specialization

• What is the refund policy?

  If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

• Can I just enroll in a single course?

  Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

• Is financial aid available?

  Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

• Can I take the course for free?

  When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

• Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

  This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

• How long does it take to complete the Specialization?

  The time required for this specialization will vary dramatically depending upon the amount of time that learners can devote to it each week. If you can spend 3-5 hours per week on the courses, you should be able to complete the specialization in about 10-12 weeks. The time required to complete the specialization is much less if you're able to spend a significant amount of time each week on the courses.

• What background knowledge is necessary?

  It is beneficial to have a basic understanding of computers and navigating around computers, but other than that you will learn Excel from "scratch to expert". A basic knowledge of math is helpful, but not a lot of time is spent on mathematical formulas.

• Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

  Yes, it is recommended that you take the courses in order: Part 1, Part 2, followed by Part 3.

• Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

  It depends upon university, but most likely not (at least until things change with course credit, etc., which is in the near future!).

• What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

  Upon completing this specialization, you'll be able to perform a wide variety of techniques in Excel and utilize many functions and tools that are built into Excel. You'll be able to manage large data sets and sort, filter, and search through the data for items of interest. Many learners have received job promotions and/or new careers as a result of completing courses in the specialization.

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