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Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

This 1-hour, project-based course introduces learners to basic spreadsheet functions. We’ll be using Excel on the Web in this project, which is the free spreadsheet program offered by Microsoft. However, all of the concepts that you will learn in this project will be applicable to other spreadsheet programs, such as LibreOffice Calc and Google Sheets. We will cover the following concepts in a hands-on manner: - Review basic functions: sum, min, max, average - Introduction to date-based functions: today, year, month, day, datedif - Trying out conditional functions: if, iferror, countif, sumif - Applying string-manipulation functions: find, replace, proper, concat, textjoin Please Note: If you don't have a free Microsoft account, you will need to create one to be able to complete the content.
Duration 6 Months
Institution Coursera
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $216
Total Est. Investment $216

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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