Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis
Take your data storytelling skills to the next level by learning how to use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in Data Analytics. It is structured in 6 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 3h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.4/5 from 797 ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Data Analytics courses collection, where we compare it against 9 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 3h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.4★ (797 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 3h.
Module 1 · Welcome to Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis
Module 2 · Exploring Data
Module 3 · Visualizing Data
Module 4 · Handling Data
Module 5 · Analyze Bitcoin Data in Excel
Module 6 · Next Steps
What learners rate it
Rated 4.4/5 by 797 learners on Codecademy (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
Is Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis take?
Codecademy lists it at 3h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with Welcome to Learn Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis and going on to Exploring Data, Visualizing Data, Handling Data, Analyze Bitcoin Data in Excel, among others. The full outline is on this page.