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Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet tool and is fundamental to business success. With tailored learning paths for all levels, learn how to get the most from your data.
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Build your Excel skills with interactive courses curated by real-world experts

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Introduction to Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
4 hours
5.1K
Master the Excel basics and learn to use this spreadsheet tool to conduct impactful analysis.

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Excel Fundamentals

16 hours
924
Gain the essential skills you need to use Excel, from preparing data to writing formulas and creating visualizations. No prior experience is required.

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Introduction to Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
4 hours
5.1K
Master the Excel basics and learn to use this spreadsheet tool to conduct impactful analysis.

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Data Analysis in Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
3 hours
3K
Learn how to analyze data with PivotTables and intermediate logical functions before moving on to tools such as what-if analysis and forecasting.

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Data Preparation in Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
3 hours
4.6K
Understand how to prepare Excel data through logical functions, nested formulas, lookup functions, and PivotTables.

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Data Visualization in Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
3 hours
2.4K
Learn how to create a range of visualizations in Excel for different data layouts, ensuring you incorporate best practices to help you build dashboards.

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Introduction to Power Query in Excel

BeginnerSkill Level
3 hours
889
Explore Excel Power Query for advanced data transformation and cleansing to boost your decision-making and analysis.

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Financial Modeling in Excel

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
507
Learn about Excel financial modeling, including cash flow, scenario analysis, time value, and capital budgeting.

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Power Pivot in Excel

IntermediateSkill Level
3 hours
554
Master Power Pivot in Excel to help import data, create relationships, and utilize DAX. Build dynamic dashboards to uncover actionable insights.

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Intermediate Power Query in Excel

IntermediateSkill Level
4 hours
394
Building on your foundational Power Query in Excel knowledge, this intermediate course takes you to the next level of data transformation mastery
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Frequently asked questions

Which Excel course is the best for absolute beginners?

“Introduction to Excel” is the best Excel course for total beginners. 

No experience needed, dive into the many functions in Excel that can help you to perform calculations, analyze data and, in some cases, automate tasks.

You’ll also explore the versatility of area, column, and pie charts to help tell a story to bring your analysis to life.

Upon completion, you’ll understand the basics of using Excel to effectively communicate data through compelling visuals.

What topics are covered in Excel courses?

Start with basics, such as navigation and simple formulas, and learn how Excel is used for comprehensive data analysis.

You’ll move from preparing data to writing more complex formulas and creating visualizations.

Then, you can step up with an Introduction to Power Query in Excel or Financial Modelling in Excel courses, where you’ll learn in-demand Excel topics that will advance your career. 

For a full breakdown of learning key Excel topics from scratch, discover our Excel Fundamentals Skills Track.

Do I need any prior experience to take an Excel course?

Excel’s beauty is in its accessibility—no prior Excel experience is required to start learning or even using it. 

Our courses are designed to be accessible to beginners, with step-by-step guidance that makes learning Excel straightforward.

Get the basics locked in four hours with our interactive Introduction to Excel course.

Which Excel course is best for advanced users?

For more advanced Excel learners, explore interactive courses in Financial Modelling, Power Pivot in Excel, and Intermediate Power Query in Excel.

How can Excel courses help me in my career?

Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet tool, and how most professionals interact with data on a daily basis.

By mastering career-building Excel skills through interactive courses, you’re giving yourself a competitive edge in almost any field.

New to Excel? Head to the Excel Fundamentals Skills Track and apply your new skills to real-world scenarios in no time.

Are DataCamp’s Excel courses updated regularly?

Yes.

All DataCamp courses are regularly vetted and updated but industry experts to reflect the latest trends and evolving technologies.

How long does it take to learn Excel?

The Excel Fundamentals track takes approximately 16 hours to complete.

It’s up to your investment, but after a week or two of part-time study, you’ll see a dramatic improvement in your Excel skills, which you can use in your professional life.

What is Excel used for?

Excel is used to store, analyze, and report on large amounts of data. 

Usually associated with accounting teams for financial analysis, it is used by almost all professional personas to manage their data.

Learning how to manipulate and get the most from your data in Excel will give you an edge in almost any field.

Who should take an Excel course?

Any professional working with data in any capacity will benefit from Excel training.

From marketing to accounting, Excel is the business world’s preferred way to manage data.

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