Modern Data Skills: Excel, Google Sheets, and Forms for Beginners

In today's fast-paced work environment, the ability to collect, organize, and analyze data is a critical skill for any professional. This text-based course is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a confident data user, utilizing the industry's most popular spreadsheet and form tools. You will transition from manually entering messy data to building structured, collaborative systems that save time and reduce errors. By reading through clear explanations and practicing with written exercises, you will master the fundamental workflows of data management. What you'll learn: Learn the foundational concepts of data types, spreadsheet anatomy, and basic formulas; Build custom online surveys and feedback questionnaires using Google Forms; Master Excel essentials including data validation, sorting, filtering, and modern dynamic arrays; Collaborate in real-time using Google Sheets sharing permissions and version control; Apply logical functions and lookups to connect and analyze multiple datasets; Understand data hygiene best practices to keep your spreadsheets clean and secure. The course begins with the absolute basics of data structure and terminology before guiding you step-by-step through form creation, spreadsheet navigation, and formulas. You will wrap up by learning how to clean and present your findings effectively. This course is created specifically for beginners, administrative professionals, and small business owners with no prior data analysis experience. Start building your modern data toolkit today.