Mastering Excel 365: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide
What you'll learn
- Navigate the Excel 365 interface with confidence, understanding the ribbon, menus, and layout.
- Customize their Excel workspace for efficiency and personal preference.
- Format spreadsheets for clarity and professional presentation using styles, themes, and layout adjustments.
- Enter, organize, and manage data effectively, regardless of volume or complexity.
- Print worksheets properly, understanding page setup, print areas, and layout for physical copies.
- Create and customize charts to visualize data and tell compelling stories.
- Use formulas and functions from basic to intermediate level to analyze and automate data processes.
- Utilize handy features and shortcuts to improve speed and productivity.
- Apply real-world Excel skills to personal, academic, and professional projects.
- Understand the rationale behind Excel features, empowering independent exploration and growth.
Requirements
- No prior Excel experience required – this course is beginner-friendly.
- Basic computer literacy, such as using a mouse, keyboard, and saving files.
- Access to Microsoft Excel 365 (desktop or web version recommended).
- An internet connection and a device (PC/Mac/laptop) for video learning and hands-on practice.
Description
Welcome to "Mastering Excel 365: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide" — your entry point into the world of smart data handling, productivity, and professional spreadsheet management.
Whether you’re starting fresh, switching from an older Excel version, or simply brushing up on your skills, this course is designed to make Excel 365 intuitive and approachable. With step-by-step guidance, real-world applications, and interactive examples, you’ll confidently transform raw data into well-organized insights.
This course begins by demystifying the Excel 365 interface, helping you navigate ribbons, tabs, and toolbars with ease. You'll then learn how to personalize the workspace and format spreadsheets to make them both visually stunning and highly functional.
From data entry and organization to printing best practices and advanced charting, you’ll gain the skills needed to present your work professionally. You’ll also explore core formulas and functions — Excel’s true superpower — and learn time-saving tools that boost your productivity.
Led by Yoann Bierling, a seasoned data and tech expert, the course integrates practical experience and real-world examples. Yoann’s background in business intelligence and online publishing ensures you get not just the “how,” but the “why” behind every concept.
By the end, you’ll no longer feel overwhelmed by Excel — you’ll feel empowered by it. Start now and turn Excel into your new digital superpower.
Who this course is for:
- Beginners and New Users who have never used Excel or are transitioning from older versions.
- Office Professionals across industries (e.g., accounting, marketing, HR) seeking to improve productivity through Excel.
- Students in high school, college, or postgraduate programs who need Excel for academic success.
- Small Business Owners looking to better manage finances, inventory, and customer data through spreadsheets.
- Freelancers in analytics, content, virtual assistance, and consulting who want to upgrade their data handling and reporting skills.
- Job Seekers aiming to stand out in competitive job markets with valuable Excel skills.
- Teachers and Educators incorporating Excel into their teaching methods or lesson plans.
- Lifelong Learners and Curious Minds excited to expand their digital literacy with a powerful, in-demand skill.
Instructors
- 4.1 Instructor Rating
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Yoann supports businesses facilitating and succeeding in their international projects
He has supported several supply chain and financial international business optimization programs in Web and
SAP on various positions from data analyst to project management, working with different streams
Yoann speaks fluently English and French; he can converse in Russian, Polish and Spanish
He has been a digital nomad for many years, and is interested in upholding international projects
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Hi, I’m Linda Truong. I’m passionate about helping learners gain practical skills in Excel and digital tools. My goal is to make learning simple, clear, and applicable to everyday tasks. I believe anyone can succeed with the right guidance, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
- 4.1 Instructor Rating
- 1,764 Reviews
- 108,877 Students
- 11 Courses
Alena is a freelancer, author, website creator, and SEO expert, Elena is also a tax specialist. She aims to make quality information available to the most, to help them improve both their personal and professional lives.
She is also the author of her own blogs about taxation and new products in the digital world.
Alena speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
She constantly improves her professional skills and is happy to share them with others.