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£15 inc VAT (was £19.99)
Offer ends 27 February 2027
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
21 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 1 Article and 1 Quiz
Duration
4.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional is designed for learners seeking a structured and practical understanding of spreadsheet skills, data handling, and analytical techniques using Microsoft Excel. This course supports learners progressing from basic spreadsheet use through to advanced formulas, financial functions, reporting, and automation awareness.

Through Microsoft Excel, learners develop confidence in organising data, applying formulas, analysing information, and producing clear, professional outputs for academic, business, and everyday use. The course focuses on practical understanding, logical thinking, and efficient workflows that improve productivity and decision-making.

Microsoft Excel is widely used across industries for data analysis, finance, administration, reporting, and planning. This course introduces core spreadsheet concepts before progressing to advanced formulas, lookup functions, financial calculations, and reporting techniques. Learners also gain awareness of shortcuts, navigation, macros, and VBA concepts to support efficiency and structured automation understanding.

Rather than preparing learners for vendor exams, Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional focuses on transferable digital and analytical skills. By the end of the course, learners gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel features and how they are applied in real-world professional contexts.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 21 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 1 Article and 1 Quiz

Duration: 4h and 40m

Description

Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional consists of a structured series of lectures followed by an assessment. Each lecture builds progressively, developing skills from basic spreadsheet use to advanced analysis and reporting techniques.

Lecture 1 introduces Microsoft Excel, covering the interface, basic navigation, and core spreadsheet concepts.

Lecture 2 focuses on advanced Excel formulas, introducing commonly used functions that improve efficiency and analytical capability.

Lecture 3 explores Excel formulas commonly used in job interviews, helping learners understand practical applications and problem-solving approaches.

Lecture 4 focuses on date functions, examining how dates are calculated, formatted, and used in analysis.

Lecture 5 examines creating entry bills, introducing structured data entry and calculation techniques.

Lecture 6 focuses on Excel shortcuts and quick navigation, supporting speed, accuracy, and efficient workflow.

Lecture 7 introduces Excel macros from an awareness perspective, explaining how repetitive tasks can be automated without providing programming authority.

Lecture 8 explores Excel VBA conceptually, introducing how automation and custom logic support advanced spreadsheet functionality.

Lecture 9 focuses on financial functions FV and PV, examining future value and present value calculations.

Lecture 10 examines how to create audit reports, focusing on data organisation, verification, and presentation awareness.

Lecture 11 explores creating monthly salary slips, introducing payroll-style calculations and structured reporting.

Lecture 12 focuses on INDEX and MATCH functions, examining advanced lookup techniques for flexible data retrieval.

Lecture 13 introduces IRR, focusing on internal rate of return calculations used in financial analysis.

Lecture 14 explores NPV, examining net present value calculations and investment evaluation awareness.

Lecture 15 focuses on OFFSET and MATCH functions, supporting dynamic data referencing techniques.

Lecture 16 examines PMT and building a complete loan schedule, introducing structured financial modelling concepts.

Lecture 17 focuses on VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, introducing core lookup techniques used in data analysis.

Lecture 18 explores VLOOKUP with CHOOSE, examining alternative lookup strategies.

Lecture 19 focuses on VLOOKUP and columns, examining structured table-based data retrieval.

Lecture 20 explores VLOOKUP and INDIRECT, introducing flexible referencing techniques.

Lecture 21 examines VLOOKUP and MATCH, combining functions for advanced lookup solutions.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional course, learners receive a free digital certificate provided by Reed confirming course completion and knowledge achievement. A provider-issued course completion certificate is also available following verification of the Reed certificate. Learners may optionally order premium certificates and academic transcripts in hardcopy or softcopy formats for an additional cost. This course supports digital skill development, professional productivity, and analytical capability.

All certificates issued confirm participation and course completion only and do not represent a regulated qualification, professional licence, accounting certification, or authorisation to practise.

Who is this course for?

Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional is suitable for learners with little or no prior experience in Microsoft Excel, as well as those seeking to advance existing spreadsheet skills. It is ideal for students, office staff, accountants, analysts, jobseekers, business professionals, and individuals working with data.

Requirements

No formal qualifications or prior experience with Microsoft Excel are required to enrol on Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

Microsoft Excel Beginner To Professional can support progression into administrative roles, data support positions, finance and accounting support roles, business analysis functions, or further academic study where spreadsheet skills are required.

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