Listed as Free on Udemy when checked on 21 October 2026. No coupon or subscription trial is required. Enrollment needs a Udemy account and availability can change.
About this course
Untidy spreadsheet data often creates repetitive work before analysis can begin. John MacDougall’s course focuses on Excel features that reduce that preparation effort, from separating a column of text to finding duplicates and filling gaps. It is a collection of focused demonstrations rather than a tour of every ribbon command.
The sequence also moves beyond cleaning a single sheet. Grouped worksheets, totals across sheets and a recorded macro introduce ways to handle repeated actions. A conditional-formatting lesson rounds out the collection with visual checks that can make patterns easier to notice.
| Official course | Ten Excel Features Every Analyst Should Know |
|---|---|
| Created by | John MacDougall |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | Intermediate — Udemy listing |
| Course length | 30 minutes; 12 lectures across 1 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Splitting and filling text data
- Removing duplicate rows
- Working with grouped worksheets
- Recording a simple macro
You should already know how to enter and edit data and formulas. Follow the workbook alongside the lessons, and use a copy of your data when practicing actions that remove rows or affect several sheets at once. The listed 30 minutes covers the course material; repeating each operation will take longer.
The training is free, but access to a compatible desktop version of Microsoft Excel may require a license. Free spreadsheet applications can support some cleaning exercises, but they are not a verified substitute for every feature demonstrated here. In particular, do not assume that the macro-recording workflow will work unchanged in a browser spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
Can a complete beginner start here?
The instructor expects basic Excel editing and formula-entry knowledge. The linked beginner course is a more comfortable first step if those tasks are unfamiliar.
Does the free course include Excel itself?
No. Free enrollment covers the course, not a Microsoft software license. Check your existing access before planning hands-on practice.
Is this a full VBA programming course?
No. Recording a macro is one short topic among several Excel features; a complete VBA programming syllabus is outside its scope.
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