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Excel for Accounting & Finance: Fundamentals Masterclass
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(4,584 ratings)
145,470 students

Excel for Accounting & Finance: Fundamentals Masterclass

Module 1: Starting from zero, master Excel step by step. Learn functions, formulas, tips, tricks, and best practices.
Last updated 7/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Basics like cells, rows, and columns
  • Adding/deleting rows and columns
  • Cell formats
  • Basic Mathematical functions
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Data cleaning
  • Data analysis
  • Dashboards
  • Learn everything you need to start working on Excel!

Course content

18 sections142 lectures11h 51m total length
  • Getting started with Excel12:51

    Learn to access Excel online via office.com or install the desktop version, compare cloud versus desktop features like Power Pivot, and master workbook basics, ribbon use, and saving options.

  • Understanding and working with Cell19:49
  • Understanding and working with Column5:57
  • Understanding and working with Row5:31
  • Mastering Copy Paste16:14
  • Mastering Autofill6:53
  • Intelligent navigation with Excel data5:39

    Master intelligent navigation in Excel data using shortcuts like ctrl+down, ctrl+end, ctrl+home, and ctrl+shift+enter to select data, copy, and paste efficiently.

  • Basic Mathematical functions4:58
  • Unlocking Keyboard Shortcuts with Master-key5:30
  • Homework: Entering 10 records in Excel0:50
  • Best Practices - Entering data in Excel16:31

Requirements

  • Microsoft Excel 2016, or any other version

Description

Microsoft Excel is one of the most essential tools in the accounting and finance world. Whether you're preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets, or managing business data, Excel is the foundation that supports every financial professional’s workflow.

This course is the starting point of our 4-part Excel Specialization designed specifically for accounting and finance professionals. In this first module, you’ll build a strong foundation in Excel — from the absolute basics to the key tools that every accountant, analyst, and finance professional needs.

You’ll not only learn how to use Excel but how to think in Excel — gaining confidence in using formulas, functions, formatting tools, and data handling techniques that are directly relevant to real-world financial tasks.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the Excel interface and build comfort with key tools and navigation

  • Learn and apply essential formulas and functions used in accounting and finance

  • Organize, clean, and analyze data using filtering, sorting, and formatting techniques

  • Create structured spreadsheets for financial tracking, reporting, and analysis

  • Build a strong Excel foundation to prepare for advanced topics like financial modeling and automation (covered in later modules)

Why This Course Is Right for You

  • Designed for accounting, finance, and business professionals — no fluff, just relevant tools

  • Step-by-step instruction with real-world financial examples

  • Focuses on the actual Excel skills used daily by accountants, analysts, and managers

  • Taught by a Chartered Accountant and former PwC professional with 100,000+ students worldwide

Who Should Enroll

  • Accounting and finance students or graduates preparing for the workplace

  • Professionals looking to sharpen their Excel skills for financial roles

  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners managing their own finances

  • Anyone aiming to build a career in finance, accounting, or data analysis

Prerequisites
No prior Excel experience required. This course is beginner-friendly and builds up gradually.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our priority. If the course doesn’t meet your expectations, you can request a full refund within 30 days—no questions asked.

Start Here — Build the Excel Skills That Power Your Finance Career

Join thousands of learners and begin your journey to Excel mastery. This course is your foundation — everything else in finance builds from here.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner level users of Excel who are looking for a solid foundation
  • Students, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals
  • Students with Zero knowledge of Excel