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Excel Functions

This course is a comprehensive overview of what effective business analysts really do - their strategies, techniques, tools and methods – all which apply to any process whether it’s a traditional large project, and Agile or DevOps project.

John Bura
John Bura
Business | core | 5 hours |   Published: Jan 2021
In partnership with:  Coursera

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Overview

1.5KSTUDENTS*
93.5%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 5+ hours of on-demand video
  • 7 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
Innumerable Excel functions exist to help you perform statistical analysis, calculate the time value of money and net present value, transform textual and date functions, and identify/extract data within large data arrays.  This course is designed to help you understand and apply all of these functions.

Skills You Will Gain

Excel
Excel functions
Hlookup
NPV
Statistical functions
Vlookup

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

Prerequisites

None other than a basic understanding of computers

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in learning the core features and functions of Excel, and applying these skills in practical settings.

Curriculum

Instructors

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1Welcome to the course!
2Module One
3Module Two
4Module Three
5Module Four
6Module Five
7Module Six
8Module Seven
John Bura

John Bura

John Bura is a seasoned game developer, eLearning innovator, and AI coach with over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he serves as the CEO of Mammoth Interactive, where he leads the development of top-ranking games and applications across multiple platforms. His leadership also extends to Devonian Apps, a SaaS company known for delivering high-quality, fast-to-market digital products.

John is deeply passionate about education through technology. As a celebrated Udemy instructor, he has empowered over 300,000 students worldwide through practical courses on HTML5, Xcode, and game design, with his teaching style widely recognized for its clarity and real-world applicability. His dedication to curriculum excellence was further reflected in his role as a Program Advisor at Centennial College, where he shaped game design education to match industry demands.

With a rich background in both creative and technical disciplines, John has had his work featured by major industry players like Nickelodeon. As a forward-thinking AI expert, he now coaches businesses on building intelligent, automated infrastructures to increase efficiency and scalability. He's currently developing a cutting-edge tool that automates podcast and video production for content creators, furthering his mission to make innovation accessible.

Whether building games, coaching teams, or designing AI-powered tools, John blends creativity with technical mastery to drive productivity, foster innovation, and inspire learners around the world.

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Segment - 01 - Introduction to the Course

Segment - 02 - Introduction of the Instructor

Segment - 03 - Course Requirements

Segment - 04 - How to get Excel

Segment - 29 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 30 - How to Filter Items in a List

Segment - 31 - Sorting List Without Messing up the Data

Segment - 32 - How to Freeze Rows or Columns

Segment - 33 - Remove Duplicates from a List

Segment - 34 - Section Summary

Segment - 05 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 06 - Create an if() Function

Segment - 07- nest and() and or() Functions within Reference Functions

Segment - 08 - Work with choose() , vlookup() ,Index() ,and match() Functions

Segment - 09 - Create a vlookup() function

Segment - 10 - Section Summary

Instructor bio - John Bura

Segment - 35 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 36 - Count, Counta and Countif Functions

Segment - 37 - Create a Drop Down List

Segment - 38 - Work with Isnumber and Search Functions within Text Functions

Segment - 39 - Format Row Based on a Cell Value

Segment - 40 - Create an Invoice Template in Excel

Segment - 41 - Section Summary

Segment - 42 - Course Summary and Next Steps

Segment - 11 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 12 - Aggregate Data using both the Sum and Subtotal Functions

Segment - 13 - Calculate Minimums, Maximums and Averages from Data sets

Segment - 14 - Use the Forecast Function to Forecast numbers along a Trend

Segment - 15 - Generate a Net Present Value using a Formula

Segment - 16 - Section Summary

Segment - 21 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 22 - Split Textual Data Apart

Segment - 23 - Manipulate Textual Data

Segment - 24 - Replace Portions of Textual Data

Segment - 25 - Put Textual Data Back Together With Formulae

Segment - 26 - Work with Key Informational Functions For Evaluating and Responding Correctly to Errors in Routine Excel Calculations

Segment - 27 - Use the Hyperlink Function to Build Navigational Menus Inside an Excel Worksheet

Segment - 28 - Section Summary

Segment - 17 - What will we learn in this section

Segment - 18 - Work with Excel’s Date Manipulation Functions

Segment - 19 - Build a Holiday Date Calculator

Segment - 20 - Section Summary