Welcome to this Spreadsheets course! My name is Wendy Postles, and I'm one of the professors who helped develop this course.
Have you ever wished you had a magic tool to help organize your life or make sense of data for a work or school project? That's exactly what spreadsheets can do for you.
Whether you're managing a budget, organizing, or analyzing projects at work or school, spreadsheets offer practical solutions for everyday challenges. In this course, you'll discover the incredible power of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets – two of the most widely used and versatile spreadsheet programs available. We'll start with the basics, getting comfortable with spreadsheet terminology and understanding its core components. Then, we'll dive into hands-on applications, showing you how these tools can simplify your tasks and boost your productivity.
You might be wondering which program to use. Good news: Google Sheets was inspired by Microsoft Excel, and they share many of the same features and functions. So, you can use either program for this beginner-friendly course. Google Sheets is completely free with a Google account, and Microsoft offers a free 30-day trial of Excel 365. Plus, many colleges and public libraries provide computers equipped with spreadsheet software for your convenience. By the end of this course, you'll be well on your way to becoming a spreadsheet pro, ready to tackle any organizational challenge that comes your way.
You can start by reviewing the course learning outcomes and the syllabus. Let's get started!
This course can be taken individually or as part of the Specialization in Spreadsheet Mastery, which will be open for enrollment in October 2025. While the specialization courses are designed to be completed in order (PRDV004 > PRVD006 > PRDV007), each course remains available to be taken by themselves without needing to complete the others in the Specialization.
