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Develop Excel Skills from Microsoft . Develop your data analysis skills in Excel with AI-driven Copilot, hands-on projects, and expert guidance to accelerate your career.
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You’ll need the following tools: Microsoft 365 license; Microsoft Copilot license.
(27 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
No prior experience is required to get started.
You’ll need the following tools: Microsoft 365 license; Microsoft Copilot license.
Master Excel & Copilot: Navigate the Excel interface, apply essential formulas, & effectively use Copilot for tasks, queries, & data manipulation
Elevate data analysis: Clean, organize, & transform datasets with advanced techniques & Copilot prompts, ensuring analysis-ready data.
Automate & optimize: Utilize Macros and VBA to automate tasks, create custom workflows, & develop interactive dashboards for efficient data handling.
Visualize insights: Design & evaluate charts & graphs to present data insights effectively, ensuring clear & impactful communication.
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Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel and AI-driven tools with this comprehensive Professional Certificate. Designed for professionals at all career stages, this program equips you with essential, in-demand skills for today’s data-driven workplace. Through hands-on learning, you’ll master Excel’s core functionalities, automate tasks with VBA, and leverage the power of Excel Copilot to transform your data analysis and visualization techniques.
As businesses increasingly rely on data to drive decisions, proficiency in Excel and AI tools like Copilot is a crucial asset. Not only does this certificate prepare you for roles in data analysis, you can also use these skills in a variety of careers! You'll learn to clean and process data efficiently, generate insightful reports, and create interactive dashboards, making you indispensable to any data-driven team.
Each course builds on your existing knowledge, ensuring a seamless progression from fundamental skills to advanced techniques. By the end, you’ll have gained a robust skill set and a collection of practical projects that showcase your expertise. Whether you’re enhancing your current role or transitioning to a new career, this certificate provides the tools and knowledge for success in today’s competitive job market.
Enroll today and master Excel and AI-driven data analysis, positioning yourself for success in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
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Throughout this Professional Certificate, you’ll tackle hands-on projects that will build and showcase your expertise in Excel and AI-driven tools like Copilot. In each course, you’ll create portfolio-worthy artifacts that demonstrate your proficiency and readiness for real-world applications. From developing an attendance tracker and cleaning complex datasets to analyzing data with PivotTables and creating dynamic dashboards, these projects mirror the real-world challenges you’ll face in data-driven roles. You’ll also explore advanced data analysis, automate repetitive tasks with macros, and generate insightful reports, culminating in a comprehensive portfolio that highlights your technical skills and problem-solving abilities. These projects not only reinforce your knowledge but also provide tangible evidence of your capabilities, essential for advancing your career, securing new opportunities, and impressing in job interviews.
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.
Identify and address common data errors using Copilot in Excel.
Apply comprehensive data cleaning techniques to prepare datasets for analysis.
Manipulate and transform data efficiently with Copilot.
Implement data organization strategies for improved analysis readiness.
Perform comprehensive data analysis and integrate external data sources using Excel Copilot.
Apply advanced formulas, conditional formatting, and data visualization techniques, including PivotCharts, to uncover key insights.
Develop and optimize Copilot prompts to streamline data analysis workflows.
Create detailed reports that summarize findings and visualizations for effective data-driven decision-making.
Utilize Excel Macros to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency.
Navigate the Developer tab and use the macro recorder to streamline workflows.
Debug and edit macro code using the VBA editor for optimal performance.
Apply advanced VBA techniques to create custom macros and interactive dashboards.
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This certificate is ideal for professionals at any stage of their career, from beginners looking to build essential Excel skills to experienced users aiming to refine their expertise and leverage advanced tools like Copilot in Excel. It’s particularly beneficial for those in data-driven roles or anyone seeking to enhance their data analysis and automation skills.
No prior experience is required for the initial courses, as they cover the basics of Excel. However, having some familiarity with Excel or general data handling will be helpful. The later courses introduce more advanced concepts, but they build on the skills you’ll develop throughout the certificate.
You’ll work on a variety of hands-on projects, such as creating an attendance tracker, cleaning and preparing datasets for analysis, generating detailed reports, and developing interactive dashboards. These projects are designed to mirror real-world challenges and will become valuable additions to your professional portfolio.
You’ll learn to use Microsoft Excel, Copilot in Excel, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), Macros, PivotTables, and other Excel features. These tools are essential for data analysis, automation, and visualization tasks.
Microsoft Copilot in Excel is an AI-driven tool integrated into Excel that assists with data manipulation, analysis, and task automation. It helps you streamline workflows, generate insights, and improve productivity by providing intelligent prompts and suggestions.
AI skills are integrated through the use of Copilot in Excel, an AI tool in Microsoft Excel. You’ll learn how to use Copilot to automate tasks, analyze data, and create visualizations. The program teaches you how to give the AI clear instructions, helping you work more efficiently. By the end, you’ll have hands-on experience using AI to improve your data skills and streamline your work.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
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