A DataCamp course built for genuine beginners — no prior Excel knowledge needed. It covers navigating the grid, working with tables and structured references, and core functions like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT and LEFT. Hands-on in the browser, a practical first step into spreadsheets.
Good for: An absolute-beginner introduction to Excel.
Less suitable if: You already know Excel basics or want advanced analysis.
Introduction to Excel is built for genuine beginners — no prior Excel knowledge required. It covers navigating Excel's grid, working with tables and structured references, core functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, UPPER, LEFT), named ranges and data validation, and finishes with basic chart types (bar, column, pie, sunburst) for communicating data visually.
What you'll learn
Navigate Excel's grid, cells, worksheets, and tables
Apply core functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, UPPER, LEFT
Use named ranges, conditional formatting, and data validation
Build formulas with correct cell references and order of operations
Create bar, column, pie, and sunburst charts
Choose the right chart type for a given dataset
This course includes
3h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
DataCamp runs on a subscription — roughly $14/month billed annually (more month-to-month), with the first chapter of each course free to try. A certificate of completion is included with the subscription.
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