This course introduces you to the basics of Microsoft Excel and its powerful Copilot feature, equipping you with essential skills for efficient data handling and analysis. You will learn to navigate Excel’s interface, apply fundamental formulas and functions, and develop prompt engineering techniques to leverage Excel Copilot for various tasks. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in Excel, enabling you to perform basic data manipulations and utilize Copilot to streamline your workflow.
Excel and Copilot Fundamentals
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Excel and Copilot Fundamentals
This course is part of Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
21 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Activate and effectively use Excel Copilot for basic tasks and queries.
Navigate the Excel interface and utilize basic features efficiently.
Apply fundamental Excel formulas and functions to perform calculations and data manipulation.
Develop basic prompt engineering skills for Copilot in Excel.
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November 2024
Assessments
20 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Microsoft Excel Professional Certificate
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module covers the activation and basic usage of Copilot in Excel, helping you understand its environments and how to effectively utilize it for various tasks.
What's included
14 videos11 readings4 assignments
This module introduces the Excel interface and its basic features. You will become familiar with the layout, essential elements, and basic functionalities to use Excel efficiently and be able to compare these functionalities to the abilities of Copilot.
What's included
11 videos8 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on Excel formulas and how to do this with Copilot as well as functions, covering essential arithmetic operations and key functions to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
What's included
9 videos10 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on basic data entry and formatting tasks using Excel Copilot, ensuring you can enter, edit, and format data efficiently.
What's included
9 videos5 readings4 assignments
This module introduces prompt engineering techniques to effectively use Excel Copilot for various advanced tasks.
What's included
10 videos8 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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