Certificate in Microsoft Excel - Expert
Course Overview
Ready to take your Excel skills to an expert level? The Microsoft Excel Expert Course is designed for those who already understand the basics and want to master more advanced features of this powerful spreadsheet tool. From working with dynamic reports to using advanced lookup functions, this course teaches you how to manage, analyse, and present data with confidence and precision.
You'll explore advanced tools like pivot tables, data importation, text file handling, and cross-referencing techniques. Whether you're in business, finance, administration, or analytics, these skills can help you work smarter and make informed decisions backed by data.
What will you get?
When you enrol in the Certificate in Microsoft Excel – Beginner, you’ll receive:
6 months of flexible online access so you can study at your own pace
Expert-level training materials designed to develop practical, job-ready skills
A Certificate of Completion to showcase your advanced Excel knowledge
Hands-on experience with complex functions like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and dynamic ranges
Support from our dedicated student services team to help you succeed
Who is this course for?
Professionals in data-driven roles who want to sharpen their Excel expertise
Admin, finance, and operations staff seeking more efficient ways to work with data
Jobseekers looking to stand out with advanced Excel certification
Small business owners or team leads managing large sets of financial or operational data
Anyone who already knows Excel basics and wants to move to a more advanced level
Why should you do this course?
Develop advanced Excel skills that help you manage complex data with ease
Learn how to build dynamic reports, perform detailed analysis, and automate tasks
Gain a competitive edge in roles requiring high-level spreadsheet capabilities
Increase your workplace efficiency with tools like pivot tables, lookups, and cross-references
Boost your employability with a certificate that demonstrates real-world Excel expertise
Learn online at your own pace with flexible access and ongoing support
Course Topics
The Certificate in Microsoft Excel – Beginner comprises 8 self-paced topics that provide comprehensive training in using Microsoft Excel for everyday business tasks. By the end of your studies, you'll receive a Certificate in Microsoft Excel that showcases your practical skills — ready to share with employers or add to your resume.
In this course, you'll learn:
Learn how to import, save, and manage plain text or CSV files in Excel. This topic shows you how to clean and organise external data for seamless use in spreadsheets.
Master tools like VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH to efficiently cross-reference large datasets. These functions help you extract and connect data across worksheets with ease.
Understand how to clean, sort, group, and structure data for accurate reporting. This topic teaches best practices for preparing spreadsheets that are clear, logical, and presentation-ready.
Explore how to create and manage dynamic tables that update automatically as data changes. Learn to simplify data handling using structured references and auto-expanding ranges.
Gain in-depth skills in building pivot tables to summarise, group, and filter large datasets. This topic focuses on using Excel to quickly uncover patterns, trends, and insights.
Turn your pivot table data into meaningful visuals. Learn how to create and customise pivot charts to make your reports more engaging and easier to understand.
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Entry requirements
Upskilled always wants to ensure that our students/professionals are enrolled in the right course. These entry requirements are here as a guide. It's always best to talk to one of our Education Consultants if you have any questions. They're trained to ensure that you are enrolled in a course that aligns with your career goals.
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol in this course*.
*Additional eligibility criteria may apply and be affected by other factors and personal circumstances. Please speak with our Education Consultants to confirm your eligibility for this course.
FAQs
This online course is designed for learners who already have basic Excel skills and want to advance their capabilities. It focuses on higher-level features such as pivot tables, lookup functions, dynamic tables, and data preparation techniques used in professional reporting and analysis.
It’s recommended that you have a solid understanding of Excel basics before starting. If you’re comfortable with data entry, simple formulas, and basic formatting, you’re ready to take on the expert-level content.
You’ll have 6 months of access to complete the course at your own pace. This allows you to fit study around your work and personal commitments.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion for the Microsoft Excel Expert Course, which you can include on your CV or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your advanced skills.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like pivot tables, pivot charts, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic tables, and text file importation. These skills are highly valued in data-driven roles across a wide range of industries.
The course is delivered 100% online via a self-paced learning platform. You can access materials anytime, from anywhere, and progress through the content at a speed that suits you.
Yes. Our student support team is available throughout your course to assist with technical issues or general questions about your study experience.
Absolutely. Advanced Excel skills are highly sought after by employers in roles such as business analysis, administration, operations, finance, and data reporting. Completing this course can help you stand out and improve your workplace performance.