How do I choose the right Microsoft Excel course for my goals?

Think about how you plan to use Excel—whether it’s for data analysis , business reporting , or managing spreadsheets . For everyday productivity and spreadsheet management, consider Excel Skills for Business: Essentials by Macquarie University. If you’re focused on data analysis or dashboards, try Excel Fundamentals for Data Analy sis, also by Macquarie University. Want to prepare for the Microsoft certification? The Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate can help.

Which Microsoft Excel course should I start with as a beginner?

These beginner-friendly courses are designed for learners with little to no prior Excel experience: Excel Skills for Business: Essentials – Covers formulas, functions, formatting, and basic data handling. Everyday Excel from the University of Colorado Boulder – Offers a practical, hands-on approach for daily tasks. Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel by Rice University – Suitable for those new to Excel and data analysis .

What’s the difference between an Excel course, Specialization, and Professional Certificate?

A course covers a focused skill set, like Data Visualization with Advanced Excel . A Specialization builds deeper mastery across multiple Excel topics—for example, Excel Skills for Business Specialization by Macquarie University. A Professional Certificate prepares you for a career path and may include broader skills beyond Excel, such as in IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R Professional Certificate .

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Can I take free Microsoft Excel courses on Coursera?

Yes. You can start learning Excel on Coursera for free in two ways: Preview the first module of many Microsoft Excel 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 in Excel, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

Which Excel skills will I learn in these courses?

Depending on the course, you can learn how to work with formulas, functions, charts, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and Excel for data analysis or business reporting. Some programs also cover Excel for specific job roles like analysts, accountants, or marketers.

Do I need any experience to start learning Excel?

No prior experience is needed for beginner Excel courses on Coursera. Many courses start with Excel fundamentals, and you can build up to more advanced topics at your own pace.

Are Excel courses on Coursera good for getting ready for a job?

Yes. Excel is used in many jobs—from business and finance to marketing and data analysis . Taking an Excel course on Coursera can help you learn practical skills you might need at work, like creating spreadsheets, using formulas, analyzing data, and making charts. Some courses also include hands-on projects and certificates you can add to your resume or LinkedIn profile to show what you’ve learned.

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Macquarie University
Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Advanced
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Regression Analysis, Forecasting, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
University of Colorado Boulder
Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects)
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Complex Problem Solving, Data Cleansing, Consolidation, Process Optimization, Data Management, Financial Analysis
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
287 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Preview
Edureka
Advanced Microsoft Power BI
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Business Metrics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Report Writing, Performance Measurement, Predictive Modeling, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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Status: Free Trial
L&T EduTech
Construction Techniques and Practices
Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Management, Equipment Design, Construction, Construction Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Construction, Facility Management and Maintenance, Engineering Practices, Machine Controls, System Monitoring, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Plant Operations and Management, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
L&T EduTech
Piling Construction and practices
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Engineering Design Process, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Inspection, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Product Testing, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Civil Engineering, Construction Estimating, Finite Element Methods, Safety Assurance, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Status: Preview
Coursera Instructor Network
Master Compliance with MS 365 Copilot: EU Law
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Microsoft 365, Regulation and Legal Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Workflow Management, Risk Analysis, Prompt Engineering
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Status: Free Trial
L&T EduTech
Mastering Geospatial Analysis with QGIS
Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Building Information Modeling, Image Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Unsupervised Learning, Software Installation, User Interface (UI), Supervised Learning
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Duke University
MLOps | Machine Learning Operations
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Cloud Technologies, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Docker (Software), CI/CD, Data Manipulation, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, DevOps, Python Programming, GitHub, Big Data, Data Management, Data Analysis
4.2
Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
486 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Whizlabs
Power BI: Data Secure, Governance, and Workspace Management
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Governance, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Data Security, Data Cleansing, Interactive Data Visualization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Whizlabs
Exam Prep AZ-400: Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), System Monitoring, Release Management, Application Deployment, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, DevOps, CI/CD, Software Versioning, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring, GitHub
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Whizlabs
Azure ML: Deploying, Managing, and Experimenting with Models
Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Deployment, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Management, Applied Machine Learning, Automation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
LearnQuest
Advanced Kubernetes
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Package and Software Management, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Prometheus (Software), DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Scalability, Continuous Deployment, Network Security, YAML, Capacity Management, Performance Tuning, Continuous Monitoring, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management
3.8
Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months