Microsoft Excel Course — Free Course to Study & Learn Online (Certificate)

In an increasingly data-driven world, the ability to manage and analyse information efficiently is a crucial skill. EduCourse’s free Microsoft Excel Certificate Course offers an accessible way to build confidence in spreadsheet management, providing you with the essential tools to navigate and master Excel. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your current skills, this course is your gateway to smarter data organisation and analysis.

Why Excel?
Microsoft Excel is more than just a tool for creating tables—it’s a powerhouse for data organisation, calculations, and visualisation. Used across industries, Excel helps professionals streamline processes, automate routine tasks, and make informed decisions based on clear data insights.

With this course, you’ll learn how to harness these capabilities, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Get started today! Course enrollment is immediate and free, no waiting to begin studying online at EduCourse.

Microsoft Excel course content — lessons & quizzes

Getting to know Excel 2 Topics1 Quiz
  • Working with the Excel environment
  • Workbooks in Excel
  • Getting to know Excel – Quiz
Working with Cells 3 Topics1 Quiz
  • Understanding cells
  • Cell Content – Part 1
  • Cell Content – Part 2
  • Working With Cells – Quiz
Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells 2 Topics1 Quiz
  • Working With Columns, Rows, and Cells
  • Wrapping Text and Merging Cells
  • Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells – Quiz
Formatting Cell 5 Topics1 Quiz
  • Changing the Font Size
  • Changing the Font Face
  • Changing the Font Color
  • Using Bold, Italic, and Underline commands:
  • Excel Cell Styles
  • Formatting Cell – Quiz
Understanding Number format in Excel 5 Topics1 Quiz
  • Excel Custom Number Formats
  • Where can you use custom number formats?
  • What is a number format?
  • Where can you find number formats?
  • General is “Default” Settings
  • Number Format – Quiz
Using Find & Replace 2 Topics1 Quiz
  • How to Find Content
  • To Replace Cell Content
  • Using Find and Replace – Quiz
Formulas and Functions 6 Topics1 Quiz
  • Understanding Formulas in Excel
  • Entering a Formula
  • Edit a Formula
  • Operator Precedence
  • Copy/Paste a Formula
  • Insert Function
  • Formulas and Functions – Quiz
Most Used Functions 10 Topics1 Quiz
  • Function 1 – COUNT
  • Function 2 – SUM
  • Function 3 – IF
  • Function 4 – AVERAGE
  • Function 5 – COUNTIF
  • Function 6 – SUMIF
  • Function 7 – VLOOKUP
  • Function 8 – INDEX and MATCH
  • Function 9 – MIN and MAX
  • Function 10 – SUMPRODUCT
  • Most used Functions – Quiz

Earn a Microsoft Excel course certificate

Complete the free course to unlock a downloadable certificate with a unique ID and verification link.

Great for your CV, LinkedIn, and portfolio — proof of practical Excel skills.

Microsoft Excel course certificate sample

Microsoft Excel Course Reviews and Common Questions

Below you’ll find what some of our students have to say about our Microsoft Excel Course, which includes a free certificate. No need to wait—enrol anytime. It’s open and free to anyone who wants to level up or start learning Excel, from formulas and functions to charts, formatting, and data analysis, all in an easy-to-use online course by EduCourse.

Course ratings & reviews — Microsoft Excel

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Ayanda M.

Clear explanations of formulas and number formats. I finally understand SUMIF vs. VLOOKUP use cases.

Chris B.

Short lessons that fit my schedule. The functions module was especially useful for work reports.

Nadia K.

Hands-on and practical. Learned wrapping/merging and custom number formats quickly.

FAQs — Microsoft Excel free course & certificate

Do I need Excel installed?
No, you can complete this Excel Course without any software or apps. Our course has all the information right at your fingertips!
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Complete all lessons and quizzes to download a verifiable certificate with a unique ID.
Can beginners take this course?
Absolutely. We start with the Excel environment, cells, and formatting, then progress to formulas and key functions.
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