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

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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 videos Total 46 minutes

Accessing MS Excel 3 minutes
MS Excel Startup Screen 2 minutes
Understanding the Ribbon 3 minutes
Cells in Excel 1 minute
Worksheet Essentials 3 minutes
Saving the File 1 minute
Formatting Cells Part 1 8 minutes
Formatting Cells Part 2 6 minutes
Custom Cell Styles 6 minutes
Custom Number Formatting in Excel 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

First Steps into Excel 10 minutes
Working with Worksheets and Files 10 minutes
Making Data Look Professional 10 minutes
Getting Comfortable with Excel 30 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 videos Total 97 minutes

More on Custom Number Formatting 11 minutes
Custom Formats of Data Part 1 5 minutes
Custom Formats of Data Part 2 9 minutes
The BEDMAS Order of Mathematical Operations 9 minutes
Mathematical Operations without Functions 10 minutes
Mathematical Operations without Functions Continued 12 minutes
IF Function 11 minutes
More on IF Function 8 minutes
Importing Data and Calculations 11 minutes
Working with the Count Function 13 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Mastering Numbers and Formats 10 minutes
Doing Calculations Without Functions 10 minutes
Bringing Data into Excel 10 minutes
Calculations and Smart Logic 30 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 videos Total 83 minutes

Conditional Counts - Count IF Function 5 minutes
Working with the Sum Function Part 1 8 minutes
Working with the Sum Function Part 2 7 minutes
Finding the Average 11 minutes
Conditional Average - Average IFS Function 9 minutes
Finding the Maximum Value Using the MAX Function 9 minutes
Finding the Maximum Value Using the MINFS Function 8 minutes
Determining Proportions and Updating a Calculation 10 minutes
Conditional Formatting 10 minutes
More on Conditional Formatting 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Conditional Calculations 10 minutes
Understanding Averages and Extremes 10 minutes
Visual Insights and Smart Formatting 10 minutes
Data Analysis Made Easy 30 minutes

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