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Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets
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Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets

Taught in English

Alex Margos

Instructor: Alex Margos

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Beginner level

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2 hours
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.7

(2,141 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Develop an introductory understanding of how spreadsheets work

  • Build a spreadsheet model to analyze household expenses

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.7

(2,141 reviews)

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. The Basics - Basic data entry, formatting and calculations

  2. Cell References - Relative and absolute cell references

  3. 9 Basic functions

  4. Dealing with error messages

  5. 11 Advanced functions

  6. Formatting, conditional formatting, sorting and filtering

  7. Building our expense model

  8. Basic charts to visualize our data

Recommended experience

This is a beginner course and there are no pre-requisites.

Note: A Google account is required to access Google Sheets complete the content.

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Alex Margos
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

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    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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