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Lookups: Fix Errors, Fetch Data Fast

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  • Learners will apply and troubleshoot lookup functions to retrieve and map data, ensuring data integrity and resolving common spreadsheet errors.

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March 2026

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There are 2 modules in this course

Tired of seeing the #N/A error in your spreadsheets? This intermediate course, "Lookups: Fix Errors, Fetch Data Fast," transforms you from a spreadsheet user into a data detective. Go beyond basic formulas and master the powerful lookup functions that are essential for any data-driven role. You will learn to strategically choose between VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH, construct flawless formulas to map and enrich datasets, and, most importantly, systematically troubleshoot the errors that cost companies millions.

Through hands-on labs and real-world case studies, including the infamous multi-billion dollar JP Morgan "London Whale" incident, you will see the critical importance of data integrity. You will practice a systematic debugging process to diagnose and resolve issues with confidence. By the end of this course, you won't just be able to use lookup functions—you'll be able to audit spreadsheets, prevent common errors before they happen, and ensure the data driving your decisions is accurate, reliable, and error-free.

In this module, you will learn the foundations of spreadsheet lookups. You will discover why accurate data retrieval is critical by exploring real-world, multi-billion-dollar financial errors. You will also learn the core mechanics of VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH, how to choose the right function for the job, and how to construct formulas with precision to successfully map and enrich datasets.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videos•Total 17 minutes
  • The $6 Billion Spreadsheet Error•8 minutes
  • How to Build VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH Formulas?•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
  • The Lookup Toolkit: VLOOKUP vs. INDEX/MATCH•8 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
  • Hands-On Learning: Populate the Sales Report•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Building Accurate Lookups•5 minutes

In this module, you will learn to move from theory to practice by focusing on the critical skills of error handling and data integrity. You will explore the common causes of lookup failures, develop a systematic process for debugging formulas, and learn to confidently diagnose and resolve errors to ensure your data is accurate and reliable through hands-on practice.

What's included

1 video1 reading3 assignments

1 video•Total 8 minutes
  • Debugging a Copy-Paste Formula Error•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
  • The Detective's Guide to #N/A Errors•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
  • Hands-On Learning: Find and Fix the Errors•15 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Error Scenarios•5 minutes
  • Project: Audit and Correct the Expense Report•30 minutes

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