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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel by Microsoft

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    About the Course

    This course forms part of the Microsoft Power BI Analyst Professional Certificate. This Professional Certificate consists of a series of courses
    that offers a good starting point for a career in data analysis using Microsoft Power BI. No prior skills are needed to be successful in this course.
    In this course, you’ll learn how to make use of Excel in business scenarios for data analysis. You’ll also learn how to utilize formulas and
    functions for data analysis.  Specifically, this course will help you gain knowledge and skills for preparing data for analysis using Microsoft Excel
    and take you one step closer to becoming a Microsoft Power BI Analyst.  After completing this course, you’ll be able to:  • C...
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    JY

    Nov 15, 2023

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    It was awesome experience and Coursera is the Best Platform for Learning new skills and polishing your existing skills. Thanks to Coursera team for valuable contribution in the journey of knowledge.

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    Jul 25, 2024

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    Very useful to learn and understand how to look the data's in worksheet and how to solve any mistakes or errors by formatting and declaring the functions and editing in excel.

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    By Gaurav K

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    Jan 21, 2025

    The "Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel" course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to enhance their data manipulation skills using Excel. It covers essential topics like data cleaning, transforming raw data into structured formats, and ensuring data integrity. The course provides clear, step-by-step guidance on using Excel’s built-in tools like filters, pivot tables, and text functions. What stands out is how the course breaks down complex tasks into digestible lessons, making it accessible for beginners while still offering value to intermediate users. Overall, it's a great introduction to preparing data for analysis, with practical, real-world examples.

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    By Rashika M

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    Oct 11, 2023

    I recently had the opportunity to take the course, "Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel," and I must say it was a truly fantastic experience. The course not only met but exceeded my expectations in various aspects. "Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel" is a course that I wholeheartedly recommend. The combination of excellent teaching, interactive elements, and practical assignments with clear targets makes it a standout learning experience. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your Excel skills, this course provides a solid foundation for data preparation and analysis.

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    By Киричок А В

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    May 5, 2025

    This course has greatly improved my understanding of data analysis in Microsoft Excel. I learned how to organize, filter, and analyze large datasets using functions like SUMIF, VLOOKUP, and PivotTables. I now understand how to create meaningful charts, apply conditional formatting, and use formulas to generate insights from data. Before the course, I only used Excel for basic tasks, but now I feel much more confident using it for real data analysis. This knowledge will definitely help me in my future work with reports, dashboards, and decision-making.

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    By Adnan A K N

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    Oct 21, 2024

    This course provides a clear and practical guide to essential data preparation techniques using Excel. It covers tasks like removing duplicates, handling missing values, and using PivotTables, Power Query, and lookup functions. Real-world examples make the content relatable and useful for beginners or intermediate users. While it’s comprehensive, the lack of advanced topics like macros or VBA may leave more experienced users wanting more. Overall, it’s an excellent resource for anyone seeking to improve their data analysis skills using Excel.

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    By Devin M M

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    Oct 27, 2023

    This was a good course. I know certain things but when you are put to the test sometimes what you know is not particularly solid. The locations and the names of certain items were not familiar to me. I use this at work all the time and never really thought about where to go to do that. I just search the top and see where I need to go. Now I must know these things like the back of my hand. This course has helped me to do that.

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    By Pablo A P

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    Jul 21, 2024

    Un muy buen curso introductorio de Excel, muy útil para aquellos que no tienen conocimiento en el uso del programa y también como refuerzo para aquellos que están habituados a usarlo. Un punto en contra es la traducción automática del inglés a español en algunos casos ya que genera errores en la resolución de las tareas calificadas o bien errores de interpretación en los contenidos, a tener en cuenta!...

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    By Jeisson C C

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    Feb 16, 2025

    Este curso es increíble, especialmente para los que quieren tener el concepto básico del uso del aplicativo Excel. Las conferencias en video brindan una breve introducción sobre cada tema y posteriormente, las tareas ayudan a comprender mejor los conceptos. Casi todos los temas tratados en el curso incluyen una actividad de tarea, lo que hace que el curso sea más interactivo y evita que te aburras.

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    By Rick E

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    Mar 18, 2024

    I really enjoyed this course, and it has made me much more confident with data in excel. I thought I would breeze right through the content, as I have used excel for several years. Instead, I found the information and techniques presented to be enlightening and enjoyable. My main goal is to learn how to better use Power BI, but I am happy I completed this course on that journey!

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    By Prasad n

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    Jan 4, 2025

    This course has greatly enhanced my understanding of data analysis in Excel, especially with advanced functions and formulas. The most challenging part was mastering logical functions, but practice and examples helped me overcome that. I feel more confident in using Excel for data analysis and can apply these skills to my career goals as a data analyst.

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    By Sumukh M

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    Jun 19, 2024

    Being a user from India, the MM/DD/YYYY format was a bit tough to handle and work around in my Excel sheets, same with the Dollars sign, if Coursera or Microsoft could produce work for each region it would be very helpful. Apart from that, the course was helpful to me, being a beginner, I got to deep dive into the formulas and functions.

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    By Julie L

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    Mar 3, 2025

    Excellent material and presented in a way that is easy to follow and understand. This was due to the thoughtful combination of video, reading, and graded exercises. Additionally, accessibility of the Coach to assist with questions and preparing for grades assignments helped to address questions and boost confidence!

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    By Hector U

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    Aug 30, 2024

    This is a straight five stars base on the format the delivery of material is structured; a topic is introduced, the material is delivered with a video, then in reading, so this makes it hard to miss anything. Next, an exercise or quiz is given for you to test yourself and an exemplar is followed to correct any gaps.

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    By Gurvinder S

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    Dec 13, 2023

    This course is prepared methodically. It is engaging. Our learning outcome is tested time and again. The instructor delivery is very clear. Whether one wants to learn Microsoft Excel for routine tasks or for Data Analyst career path, this course is highly recommended. Thanks to Microsoft Team.

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    By Vanny G

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    Apr 18, 2024

    Excelente curso para adquirir conocimientos en la preparación de datos para trabajar con Excel y poder utilizarlo como apoyo para otras herramientas donde se recopilan, organizan y analizan datos empresariales brindando información significativa para tomar futuras decisiones basadas en datos.

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    By Wendy L R E

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    Nov 23, 2024

    me gusto mucho el curso fue de mucho aprendizaje para la vida cotidiana el dia a dia y para una muy buena oferta laboral , pero si tengo un requerimiento que ojala la traduccion del curso fuece en el idioma español seria mucho mejor porque todo entra por el oido muchas gracias .

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    By Mark B

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    Aug 29, 2024

    Insightful course for beginners and returning professionals that need to touch up on excels functionalities. I was humbled in the first module and it helped me re-assess and create an action plan as a returning student. Highly recommend for those who need a re-introduction to excel.

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    By Yadav M

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    Apr 3, 2024

    I recommend this course to people who want to start working with data in Microsoft Excel. This course teaches about the basics and provides adequate knowledge and skills needed to work with large sets of data in Microsoft Excel and perform analysis to support data-driven decisions. 

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    By Miguel I

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    May 4, 2024

    I've been wanting to do this course for a while, and now that I have more time in my hands, I've been able to start, now I don't want to stop. It helps me refresh some useful info and reminds me how important (and fulfilling) it is to keep on learning useful tools and techniques

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    By Dulce E L T

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    Feb 6, 2025

    Muy buen curso para empezar a introducirse a Excel y al análisis de datos. Los temas se abordan muy claro y no se vuelve engorroso entender la idea principal de los videos. Las actividades y cuestionarios resumen muy bien el contenido de los módulos. 100% recomendado.

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    By Victoria S

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    Mar 7, 2025

    Very helpful! I have found out about new functions and will review this course again to create a full list of all useful functions for my job with examples of how this can be applicable to my day-to-day duties or how this can improved the excising calculations I use.

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    By Mohammad R H

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    Aug 4, 2024

    This course all the topics about Microsoft Excel's formulas, functions, and data cleaning process. It covers all the things Data analysts may encounter in day-to-day situations. Also, it helps you to learn the use of shortcut keys in Microsoft Excel. Loved it

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    By Mark A C P

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    Feb 8, 2024

    I'm ready to streamline data processing and drive insightful analysis. Grateful for the opportunity to enhance my expertise in data preparation and eager to apply these learnings to empower smarter decisions. #DataAnalysis #MicrosoftCertification

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    By Shashikant C

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    Feb 18, 2024

    I was using excel in my organization for minimalistic work (just using the mathematical operators) but exploring this course has given me a broader view about more basic functions and calculations that can actually be used in any data analysis.

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    By Rahu P

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    Dec 13, 2024

    This course was incredibly beneficial, offering a comprehensive refresher on Excel skills. The lessons were clear, practical, and easy to apply, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those looking to sharpen their proficiency.

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    By Frank G

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    Apr 14, 2024

    The focus of this course left me confident that I now have a solid knowledge of functions I'll need for data analysis rather than other courses I've taken that were never ending courses on function after function that I may never need.

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