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Microsoft Excel Programming and Automation

7 Courses
7 Hours
Skill IQ

Microsoft Excel programming and automation refers to using formulas, macros, VBA, Power Query, Office Scripts, and Python to streamline tasks, apply logic, and extend what Excel can do. This path teaches learners how to build smarter spreadsheets, automate repetitive work, and apply scripting tools within Excel. By completing it, learners can save time, reduce errors, and create more efficient, scalable Excel workflows that go beyond manual data handling and standard spreadsheet features.

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Microsoft Excel Programming and Automation

Watch the following course to start learning how to take Excel to the next level with programming and automation.

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What You'll Learn
  • How to write complex formulas in Excel
  • How to record and manage macros in Excel
  • How to use VBA to automate Excel
  • How to use Power Query to automate Excel
  • How to use Office Scripts to automate Excel
  • How to work with data in Excel using Python
Prerequisites
  • Learners interested in this path should be proficient in core Excel features and functionality, including writing formulas, sorting and filtering, and navigation. While prior coding or programming experience is beneficial, it is not required.
Related topics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data analysis
  • Python
  • Programming
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