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Google Sheets Masterclass 2026
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Google Sheets Masterclass 2026

Master formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, data validation, smart features, and automation in Google Sheets
Last updated 1/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Master the Google Sheets interface, rows, columns, cells, formatting, and locale settings
  • Perform calculations and formulas, including IF conditions, nested formulas, and references
  • Use VLOOKUP exact and approximate match with data from multiple sheets
  • Apply data validation, dropdown lists, remove duplicates, and conditional formatting
  • Create Pivot Tables, reports, charts, and interactive dashboards
  • Use filters, slicers, and smart cleanup for efficient data analysis
  • Work with Smart Chips, images, checkboxes, and collaboration tools
  • Automate tasks using Google Sheets macros
  • Share, protect, and collaborate securely on Google Sheets files

Course content

1 section41 lectures4h 4m total length
  • Getting Started and Accessing Google Sheets2:42
  • Understanding Google Sheets Interface5:35
  • Important Info1:29
  • Working on Rows and Columns in Google Sheets4:25
  • How to Fix Date and Currency Format Using Local1:29
  • Working With Data in Cells7:47
  • Resizing Cells Columns and Rows With Formatting7:25
  • Grouping and Ungrouping2:51
  • Freezing and Unfreezing Rows and Columns3:41
  • Merging and Unmerging Cells in Sheets2:30

    Learn how to merge and unmerge cells in Google Sheets to manage large data sets, understand how merged ranges affect formulas, and apply the merge cells feature with simple steps.

  • Protecting Ranges in Google Sheets From Editing3:26

    Learn to protect a specific range in Google Sheets to prevent edits, set per range permissions, and use edit warnings, ensuring price data remains secure while others collaborate.

  • Protecting Entire Sheet Except Certain Cells Permissions in Google Sheets3:24

    Protect an entire Google Sheets sheet while permitting edits only in specific cells, using protected ranges and warnings, with a data-entry sheet where only part ID is editable.

  • Adding New Sheet Tabs to Existing Google Sheet3:43

    Learn to manage Google Sheets by adding, renaming, duplicating, deleting, and moving sheet tabs; copy to new spreadsheets, color-code tabs, and set permissions to protect or unprotect sheets.

  • Using Formula Basics - Working with Addition Multiplication and Subtraction (Fre7:54

    Master formula basics in Google Sheets by creating tax calculations, applying addition, subtraction, and multiplication, and summing columns with autofill and range references.

  • Generating Random Data In Sheets Using Special4:21

    Generate random data in Google Sheets using the randbetween function within a mock sheet. Convert formulas to fixed values to prevent refresh changes, and drag to fill across cells.

  • How To Remove Formulas in Google Sheets and Keep Values1:41

    Remove formulas in Google Sheets and keep values by pasting special values, using an example of random numbers between 35 and 95, and verify by checking the formula bar.

  • Multiplicative and Divisional Calculations in Sheets4:15

    Explore how to perform sum, division, and multiplication in Google Sheets, create a multiplicative table, calculate percentages from marks, and format results with controlled decimal places.

  • Concept of Nested Formulas6:06

    Master nested formulas in Google Sheets to compute price after discount in a single column, by combining sales, text rate, and discount with absolute and relative references.

  • Basics of Absolute and Relative Refrences in Google Sheets8:17

    Master absolute and relative references in Google Sheets, fixing cells to build nested calculations with text rate and discount percent. Use F4 to fix references and cell names for readability.

  • Performing Quick Calculations in Sheets2:51

    learn to perform quick calculations in google sheets using quick functions to see sums, averages, minima, maxima, and counts by selecting ranges for instant results.

  • Introduction to IF Conditions5:32

    Learn how to use if conditions and logical expressions in Google Sheets with a simple pass/fail example, including generating random scores with randbetween and converting formulas to values only.

  • Writing Basic Formulas5:44

    Learn to perform basic calculations in Google Sheets using simple formulas for sum, count, counta, average, max, and min, including full column references and handling text data.

  • Introduction to Conditional Sum Count and Average6:16

    Apply conditional functions in Google Sheets to sum, count, and average with sumif, countif, and averageif, using criteria like pass or fail to analyze student marks and percentages.

  • Using All Rounding Functions in Sheets8:09

    Explore rounding down, rounding up, and rounding to the nearest decimal places in sheets, using floor and ceiling functions to format prices after discount.

  • Introduction to Vlookup7:56

    Master the basics of vlookup in google sheets to search by employee id or name, extract exact salaries from a table using range, index, and exact match.

  • Powerful Use of Data Validation for Drop Down List Using Advance Techniques8:13

    Master data validation in Google Sheets to create dynamic drop-down lists from a range, use named ranges, and drive VLOOKUP results with auto-suggest and error prevention.

  • Remove Duplicates From Data4:07

    Remove duplicates in Google Sheets to keep only unique values using data cleanup, and apply this to create a unique department list while clarifying VLOOKUP's first-match behavior.

  • How To Use VLOOKUP Approximate Match with Data from Another Sheet6:08

    Learn how to use vlookup with approximate match to pull salary-based grades from another sheet, including naming ranges for cross-sheet referencing and auto-fill.

  • All Formatting Techniques in Google Sheets12:24

    Explore comprehensive formatting techniques in Google Sheets masterclass 2026, including number, date, currency, and time formats, region settings, and custom currencies, plus converting to tables, dropdowns, and using format painter.

  • Conditional Formatting5:55

    Master conditional formatting in Google Sheets by applying rules for pass and fail with green and red highlights, and use text, number, and date conditions.

  • Adding Images Links Checkboxes and More in Google Sheets9:02

    Learn to insert images in Google Sheets, paste images directly, resize from corners, and place images in cells while adding links, checkboxes, and cell insertions.

  • Change Excel Spreadsheet into Google Sheets Format1:53

    Import an Excel file into Google Sheets by uploading from your computer, then import and replace the current spreadsheet, adjust formatting, and rename the file for easy sharing.

  • Share Google Sheets with Anyone Using a Link1:53

    Learn how to share a Google Sheet via a link for anyone to view or edit, and download it as Excel to practice pivot tables in the next video.

  • Pivot Table Basics in Google Sheets6:42

    Master pivot tables in Google Sheets to summarize sales data by month, year, and region, using drag-and-drop fields like date, region, and sales amount, with grouping and drill-down capabilities.

  • Creating Multiple Type of Reports With Pivot Table9:44

    Learn to create and customize pivot table reports in Google Sheets, including month-wise and quarter-wise sales, year-based grouping, and region-wise contributions.

  • Creating Charts in Google Sheets14:15

    Learn how to create and customize charts in Google Sheets from real sales data, including line, pie, bar, and stacked charts, with pivot date group, axis adjustments, and chart management.

  • Create Interactive Dashboards in Google Sheets13:34

    Create interactive dashboards in Google Sheets to visualize and summarize sales data. Analyze by region and item with charts, scorecards, line charts, and slicers.

  • Using Slicer to Filter Data2:57

    Master filtering data in Google Sheets with slicers, creating interactive region and salesperson buttons, and customizing colors to filter by Great Lakes or specific staff.

  • Filtering and Sorting Data in Google Sheets4:52

    Learn to apply filters and sorts in Google Sheets, including creating filters from headings, managing slicers, using conditions and date filters, and ensuring all data moves with sorting.

  • Overview of Whats Covered So Far17:58

    Explore the Google Sheets toolbar and menu bar, templates, sharing, exporting formats, and version history. Learn formatting and data tools such as undo/redo, borders, currency, and validation.

  • Sharing and Collaborating in Google Sheets5:25

    Learn how to share Google Sheets with collaborators, set editors, viewers, or commenters, and manage access via link sharing and on sheet comments.

Requirements

  • No prior Google Sheets experience required
  • Basic computer and internet usage skills
  • A free Google account to access Google Sheets
  • Willingness to practice with real examples and exercises

Description

This Google Sheets Basic to Advanced Training Course is a complete, hands-on program designed to help you master Google Sheets for data analysis, reporting, automation, and collaboration—from absolute beginner to advanced user.

You’ll start by learning the Google Sheets interface, working with rows, columns, cells, formats, and locale settings for dates and currency. The course builds a strong foundation by covering data entry, resizing, grouping, freezing panes, merging cells, and protecting ranges and sheets with permissions.

As you progress, you’ll dive deep into formulas and calculations, including addition, multiplication, division, nested formulas, absolute and relative references, rounding functions, and logical IF conditions. You’ll also learn conditional SUM, COUNT, and AVERAGE, making your calculations smarter and more dynamic.

This course gives special focus to VLOOKUP, including exact and approximate match scenarios, pulling data from other sheets, and real-world use cases. You’ll also master data validation, advanced dropdown lists, removing duplicates, and powerful formatting techniques.

On the reporting side, you’ll learn Pivot Table basics, create multiple types of reports, build charts, and design interactive dashboards using slicers and filters. You’ll also explore Smart Cleanup, Smart Chips, and collaboration tools to work efficiently in shared environments.

To take your skills further, the course covers macros in Google Sheets to automate workflows, helping you save time and reduce repetitive tasks. You’ll also learn how to share sheets securely, convert Excel files to Google Sheets, and collaborate in real time.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently use Google Sheets for data management, analysis, reporting, dashboards, and automation—skills that are highly valuable for office jobs, accounting, business analysis, and freelancing.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who want to learn Google Sheets from scratch
  • Office professionals working with reports, data, and spreadsheets
  • Accountants, analysts, and business users using Google Sheets daily
  • Freelancers and virtual assistants handling client data
  • Students and job seekers looking to improve data analysis skills
  • Anyone switching from Microsoft Excel to Google Sheets