Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows
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Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows
This course is part of Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI Specialization
Instructor: Anton Voroniuk
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What you'll learn
Create smart, structured Excel workflows for budgeting, planning, and data tracking
Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and automate tasks and generate content
Apply key Excel functions, tables, and formulas to manage and analyze data efficiently
Collaborate in real time using Excel Online and AI-enhanced features to boost team productivity
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December 2025
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There are 8 modules in this course
Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel combined with AI to streamline workflows and boost productivity using real-world skills. In this hands-on course, you’ll transform Excel into a smart system enhanced by AI to save time, reduce errors, and drive better decisions.
Master essential functions and advanced data management before diving into professional analytics and intelligent automation. You’ll learn to use tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to generate complex logic, automate tasks with scripts, and build dynamic dashboard stories. Beyond simple automation, you’ll discover how AI "reads" your data and master the critical skill of auditing AI logic to ensure professional-grade accuracy. We blend practical training with forward-thinking strategies, including ethical AI practices for handling sensitive business data. By the end, you will create sophisticated workflows for campaign optimization, perform AI-guided hypothesis checks, and turn raw data into persuasive visual narratives. Ready to turn everyday spreadsheets into streamlined, intelligent systems? Enroll now and master the future of Microsoft Excel with AI workflows that save time and help you do more with confidence and clarity.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel & AI Integration gives you a fast, practical start. You’ll learn why Microsoft Excel remains essential, create your first project budget, and explore how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can boost your workflow. By the end, you’ll understand how Excel and AI together can save time and simplify your work.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
6 videos•Total 18 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•3 minutes
- Why Excel Still Dominates: Use Cases Across Roles•3 minutes
- Navigating Excel Interface •4 minutes
- Create a Project Budget in Excel•2 minutes
- Introduction to Generative AI & Workflow Automation•3 minutes
- Key AI Tools That Complement Excel •3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- The Role of AI in Modern Productivity Workflows•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Excel + AI Foundations•30 minutes
You’ll learn how to navigate efficiently, use templates for planning, format data clearly, and keep your files safe and organized. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to manage business data with confidence and clarity.
What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
5 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Navigating Excel Features Efficiently•2 minutes
- Business Planning Checklist Template in Excel•1 minute
- Saving and Backing Up in Google Sheets•1 minute
- Zoom Freezing Rows and Columns •1 minute
- Alignment Wrapping and Merging Cells•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Data Hygiene: Preparing Tables for AI•10 minutes
- Essential Shortcuts Cheat Sheet•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Data Analysis & Excel Essentials•30 minutes
You’ll learn how to clean, organize, and analyze information using tables, formulas, and essential functions like TODAY and NOW. By the end, you’ll be equipped to manage data accurately and build dynamic sheets that respond to real-time inputs.
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment
7 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Removing Duplicates in Excel•2 minutes
- Converting an Excel Table to a Range•1 minute
- Mastering Excels TODAY and NOW Functions•2 minutes
- Excel Table Formulas Simplified•1 minute
- Naming Ranges in Excel for Enhanced Data Management•2 minutes
- Protecting a Sheet with a Password•1 minute
- Data Analysis Process•1 minute
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Troubleshooting: Fixing Common Errors•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Excel Tables, Functions, and Data Analysis Essentials•30 minutes
Learn how to streamline your daily tasks by combining the power of Excel with modern AI tools. This course covers practical techniques for automating data entry, analysis, reporting, and more—helping you save time and boost productivity.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Using ChatGPT to Generate Excel Functions & Scripts•1 minute
- Leveraging Microsoft Copilot in Excel•3 minutes
- Google Gemini AI in Sheets•6 minutes
- Case Studies: Budgeting, Sales Reports, and Project Tracking•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- AI Tools for Smarter Data Storytelling•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
- Share a workflow you’ve automated (or plan to) with Excel + AI.•15 minutes
Microsoft Excel’s online features with AI-powered tools. In this module, you’ll learn how to collaborate in real time, share data securely, and integrate intelligent assistants that streamline tasks, generate insights, and enhance team workflows.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Collaborative Editing & Sharing with Excel Online•2 minutes
- Integrating Excel with AI-Powered Tools •3 minutes
- Emerging Trends: AI Assistants, APIs, and No-Code Tools•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Hybrid Work: Online vs. Desktop Excel•10 minutes
- Low-Code Revolution: Excel as a Data Source•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Final Checkpoint: Excel with AI Integration Mastery•30 minutes
Learn how to combine Excel and AI tools to automate analysis, optimize workflows, and turn data into actionable business insights.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment
8 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Generate IF Statements Using Prompts•1 minute
- Creat a Budget Template with ChatGPT•1 minute
- Naming Ranges for Easy Reference•3 minutes
- Data Summary Excel Table with Chat GPT•1 minute
- Efficient Workbook Management•2 minutes
- Data Analysis & Campaign Optimization•3 minutes
- Data Storytelling & Final Dashboard Presentation Tips•3 minutes
- Automating Work Notes with Scripts•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- AI Prompting for Pivot Table Insights•10 minutes
- Ethical AI: Handling Sensitive Business Data•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Advanced Analytics & AI•10 minutes
Learn how to effectively use Microsoft Copilot in Excel to analyze data, generate insights, and create visualizations while critically evaluating its outputs.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment
8 videos•Total 30 minutes
- How Copilot "Reads" Your Excel Data•3 minutes
- Excel vs Excel with Copilot: Key Differences and Advantages•3 minutes
- Perform Hypothesis Checks with Copilot Guidance•4 minutes
- Data Analysis in Excel•2 minutes
- Generating Charts & Dashboards•5 minutes
- Styling, Filtering & Exporting: Taking Visuals to the Next Level•5 minutes
- When to Use Copilot and When Not To•3 minutes
- Ask Copilot for Descriptive Statistics•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Trust but Verify: Auditing Copilot’s Logic•10 minutes
- The Prompt Gallery: Create, Understand, Edit, Ask•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Copilot Integration & Workflow Mastery•15 minutes
Microsoft Excel with AI workflow. You'll reflect on your progress, explore real-world uses, and get final tips to keep growing your skills.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Course Recap & Final Tips•3 minutes
- Final Project: Build a Fully Functional AI-Enhanced Excel Workflow•3 minutes
- Real-World Applications: How to Keep Evolving Your Microsoft Excel with AI Skills•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Applying Excel and AI for Real-World Impact•30 minutes
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