About this course: This course explores Excel as a tool for solving business problems. In this course you will learn the basic functions of excel through guided demonstration. Each week you will build on your excel skills and be provided an opportunity to practice what you’ve learned. Finally, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to work in a final project. Please note, the content in this course was developed using a Windows version of Excel 2013. This course was created by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP with an address at 300 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10017.
Created by: PwC
Taught by: Alex Mannella, Principal
| Basic Info |
Course 2 of 5 in the
Data Analysis and Presentation Skills: the PwC Approach Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | Approximately 4 weeks to complete. Expect to spend 3 hours a week completing the course content. |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Overview of Excel
In this module you will learn the basics of Excel navigation and Excel basic functionality. You will learn how to navigate the basic Excel screen including using formulas, subtotals and text formatting. We will provide you an opportunity to perform a problem s...
13 videos, 10 readings
Graded: Excel Basics and Navigation Quiz
Graded: Basic Functionality Quiz
Graded: Subtotal Quiz
Graded: Week 1 project quiz
WEEK 2
vLookups and Data Cleansing
In this module you will learn about VLookup, value cleansing and text functions. We will also introduce you to PwC's perspective on the value in cleansing data and using the appropriate functions. Finally, we will provide you an opportunity to perform a probl...
16 videos, 8 readings
Graded: VLookup
Graded: Data Cleanse - Values Quiz
Graded: Data Cleanse - Text Quiz
Graded: Week 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Logical Functions & Pivot Tables
In this module you will learn about logical functions and pivot tables. We will show you how to create and use pivot tables to solve business problems. We will give you an opportunity to practice creating and using a pivot table to solve a business problem. Fi...
17 videos, 5 readings
Graded: Logical Functions Quiz
Graded: Pivot Tables Quiz
Graded: Week 3 Project Quiz
WEEK 4
More Advanced Formulas
In this module you will learn more advanced Excel formulas. We will show you how to create statistical formulas, perform an index match, and lastly, build financial formulas. We will provide you with an opportunity to problem solve using statistical formulas. ...
12 videos, 8 readings
Graded: Statistical Forecasting Quiz
Graded: Index Match Quiz
Graded: Financial Functions
Graded: Week 4 Project Quiz
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Coursework
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PwC
With offices in 157 countries and more than 208,000 people, PwC is among the leading professional services networks in the world. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Pricing
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| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
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Ratings and Reviews
Thank you, PWC! According to me it is one of the best course which i have listened on Coursera!
it is a super course i'm learning many new things in excel thank you so much
This is a great course to know the most used functions and tricks used in Excel. Clearly explains the navigating properties, cleansing tools, pivots, some data analysis functions and all. Highly recommend!
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PK
Awesome course
It was fantastic I got to learn new functions and was able to explore advanced excel in order to solve business problems.