Is this course really for total beginners?

Yes. It assumes you have barely touched Excel. If you already write formulas comfortably, skip ahead to the Certificate in Microsoft Excel or Excel Data Analysis.

How long does it take?

It’s deliberately short: most people finish in under a week doing one short session a day. It’s an introduction, not a marathon.

Do I need a paid copy of Excel?

Any recent version works, including the free Excel for the web with a Microsoft account. The lessons flag the rare places where versions differ.

What’s the difference between this and the Excel certificate?

This introduction builds comfort and the basics. The Certificate in Microsoft Excel goes properly deep: lookups, pivot tables, charts and real workplace workflows. Both are in the same subscription.

Do I still get a certificate for an introduction course?

Yes. Every completed Nextversity course issues a certificate of completion, including this one.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Name: Microsoft Excel
Price: 29 USD

Introduction to Microsoft Excel is the gentle on-ramp: what a spreadsheet is actually for, the formulas everyone uses daily, and enough confidence to stop being scared of the grid, in a few short sessions.

12 lessons · self-pacedBeginner friendlyCertificate on completionAI tutor support included

Overview

Stop fearing the spreadsheet. Introduction to Microsoft Excel is the gentle on-ramp: what a spreadsheet is actually for, the formulas everyone uses daily, and enough confidence to stop being scared of the grid, in a few short sessions.

Every module ends with hands-on practice, so you finish with work you can show. Your certificate is issued the moment you complete the final module.

What you'll learn

Move around Excel quickly: cells, sheets, rows and the handful of shortcuts that matterWrite the everyday formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, IF and simple percentagesFormat a messy sheet so people can actually read itBuild a simple personal budget or tracker from scratchKnow what to learn next, and when the full certificate is worth it

Requirements

No prior microsoft excel experience needed. The course starts from zeroA computer that can run the tools covered. The first lessons cover exactly what to installA reliable internet connection for the video lessonsAbout 20 to 30 minutes a day. Fully self-paced, no deadlines

Curriculum

Certificate

Earn a certificate you can show

Finish the final module and your Microsoft Excel certificate is issued automatically. Download it, share it with employers and clients, or add it to your resume and LinkedIn.

Where this can take you

Skills from this school show up in roles like these. The certificate proves you finished; the projects you build are what get you hired.

Operations coordinator
Project coordinator
Data and reporting analyst
Executive assistant
Freelancer on Fiverr or Upwork

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Learn at your own paceNo deadlines and no cohorts. Your progress saves while you are subscribed.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel

1Getting set up3 lessons

2Core skills3 lessons

3Real projects3 lessons

4Finishing & next steps3 lessons