Excel Skills for Business

Macquarie University via Coursera Specialization

Overview

This specialization is intended for anyone seeking to develop one of the most critical and fundamental digital skills today. Spreadsheet software remains one of the most ubiquitous tools used in workplaces worldwide. Mastering this software means adding a highly valuable asset to your employability portfolio.

In the United States alone, millions of job advertisements requiring Excel skills are posted every day. Research by Burning Glass Technologies and Capital One shows that digital skills lead to higher income and better employment opportunities. As digital skills jobs are growing much faster than non-digital jobs, completing this specialization will position you way ahead of others.

In this Specialization offered by Macquarie University and available on Coursera, learners develop advanced Excel Skills for Business. Upon completion of the four courses, learners can design sophisticated spreadsheets, including professional dashboards, and perform complex calculations using advanced Excel features and techniques.

Learners acquire the skills to manage large datasets efficiently, extract meaningful information, present data effectively, and validate data to prevent errors. Additional skills include creating automation, applying advanced formulas, and using conditional logic to make informed decisions, as well as creating spreadsheets for forecasting and modeling data.

University: Macquarie University

Provider: Coursera Specialization

Categories: Data Analysis Courses, Business Intelligence Courses, Microsoft Excel Courses