Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

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Master Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

This course is part of Apply Excel Skills for Data Analysis Foundations Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Navigate Excel 2019 confidently and apply professional data formatting.
Perform accurate calculations using formulas, functions, and logical tools.
Analyze data using conditional functions and visual formatting techniques.

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to navigate Microsoft Excel 2019 confidently, apply professional formatting, perform accurate calculations, and analyze data using logical and conditional tools.

This Excel 2019 – Beginners Training course is designed for absolute beginners who want to build strong, practical spreadsheet skills from the ground up. Learners start by understanding the Excel interface, worksheets, and file management before progressing to formatting data for clarity and professionalism. The course then introduces mathematical operations, logical functions like IF, and essential number formatting to ensure calculations are accurate and meaningful. Finally, learners develop data analysis skills using functions such as COUNTIF, SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MINIFS, and visual tools like conditional formatting. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step, concept-first approach, reinforced with practice quizzes and graded assessments that ensure real skill development rather than memorization. Each lesson is aligned with clear learning objectives and real-world use cases, making it ideal for students, professionals, and anyone looking to use Excel effectively for data-driven tasks.

This module introduces beginners to Microsoft Excel 2019 by covering the interface, worksheets, file management, and essential formatting tools needed to confidently start working with spreadsheets.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 46 minutes

Accessing MS Excel3 minutes
MS Excel Startup Screen2 minutes
Understanding the Ribbon3 minutes
Cells in Excel1 minute
Worksheet Essentials3 minutes
Saving the File1 minute
Formatting Cells Part 18 minutes
Formatting Cells Part 26 minutes
Custom Cell Styles6 minutes
Custom Number Formatting in Excel12 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

First Steps into Excel10 minutes
Working with Worksheets and Files10 minutes
Making Data Look Professional10 minutes
Getting Comfortable with Excel30 minutes

This module builds computational skills by teaching number formatting, mathematical operations, logical functions, and working with imported data to perform accurate calculations in Excel.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 97 minutes

More on Custom Number Formatting11 minutes
Custom Formats of Data Part 15 minutes
Custom Formats of Data Part 29 minutes
The BEDMAS Order of Mathematical Operations9 minutes
Mathematical Operations without Functions10 minutes
Mathematical Operations without Functions Continued12 minutes
IF Function11 minutes
More on IF Function8 minutes
Importing Data and Calculations11 minutes
Working with the Count Function13 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Mastering Numbers and Formats10 minutes
Doing Calculations Without Functions10 minutes
Bringing Data into Excel10 minutes
Calculations and Smart Logic30 minutes

This module focuses on analyzing and interpreting data using conditional functions, summary calculations, proportions, and visual tools such as conditional formatting.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 83 minutes

Conditional Counts - Count IF Function5 minutes
Working with the Sum Function Part 18 minutes
Working with the Sum Function Part 27 minutes
Finding the Average11 minutes
Conditional Average - Average IFS Function9 minutes
Finding the Maximum Value Using the MAX Function9 minutes
Finding the Maximum Value Using the MINFS Function8 minutes
Determining Proportions and Updating a Calculation10 minutes
Conditional Formatting10 minutes
More on Conditional Formatting8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Conditional Calculations10 minutes
Understanding Averages and Extremes10 minutes
Visual Insights and Smart Formatting10 minutes
Data Analysis Made Easy30 minutes

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