FREE Online Excel Training (12+ Hours) | Learn Excel (Basic/Advanced)

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Sumit Bansal is the founder of TrumpExcel.com and a Microsoft Excel MVP. He started this site in 2013 to share his passion for Excel through easy tutorials, tips, and training videos, helping you master Excel, boost productivity, and maybe even enjoy spreadsheets!

26 Lessons, 12+ hours of Free Excel Training (Videos)
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If you’re an Excel beginner (or an intermediate) and want to learn Excel, this is the perfect place for you to start.

This page gives you access to a completely FREE Online Excel Training (26 video lessons with 12+ hours of learning).

You don’t need to sign up or do anything to get access to the course. Just scroll down and start watching the videos to learn Excel.

To make the most of this free training, please go through these Excel training videos in the sequence in which they have been listed. I have also divided these into 7 modules.

NOTE: In case the video looks a bit blurry, you can change the video quality to 720p (by clicking on the settings gear icon on the bottom right of the video screen)

In case you’re an intermediate or advanced user, feel free to pick the lessons you want to watch.

Also, if you have any questions or feedback for me, kindly leave it in the comments area (at the bottom of this page).

In case you find the videos useful and would like to support me, you can buy me a coffee ☕

MODULE 1 – EXCEL BASICS (for Beginners)

Lesson 1 – Getting Started with Excel

This video is meant for Excel beginners. In this video, I will show you the different parts of Excel working area.

In this video, you’ll learn about the following topics:

  • Structure of the Excel working area,
  • How to navigate in Excel,
  • Ribbons and tabs,
  • Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)
  • Dialog Box & Task Panes,
  • Customizing ribbons and QAT,
  • What is an active cell
  • How to use ALT shortcuts

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 2 – Data Entry, Data Editing, and Number Formatting

Once you are comfortable with the layout of Excel, the next step is to learn how to enter and edit data in Excel.

You can enter three types of data in Excel – numeric, text, and formulas.

To enter data in any cell, just select the cell and start typing. Once done, press enter to move to the cell below. In case you are entering dates, enter it in a format that Excel recognizes as a date (such as 01-01-2020 or 01 Jan 2020 or 01/01/2020).

This video will show you how to enter data in Excel and edit already added data (such as deleting data, modifying existing data and replacing data).

Apart from this, it also covers the auto-fill in Excel as well as number formatting.

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 3 – Data Formatting

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This video covers the basics of data formatting in Excel.

You can format data in Excel to make it look better and to highlight some data points. For example, if you have a data set and you want to highlight the negative numbers, you can simply highlight it in red color to it.

Here are some of the common formatting I use to make my data look better and more readable

  • Applying borders to all cells
  • Making headers bold
  • Giving a background cell color to headers.
  • Center align the headers
  • You can find these options in the ‘Home’ tab in the ‘Font’ category.

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 4 – Working with Cells and Ranges in Excel

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you’ll learn how to work with cells and ranges in Excel.

Since a worksheet in Excel is made up for cells, if you want to become proficient in Excel, you need to know how to best work with cells and ranges.

And this video will teach you exactly that.

It covers the following topics:

  • Cell address nomenclature
  • Selecting cell/ranges in Excel
  • Copying and moving cells/ranges in Excel
  • Using paste special
  • Selecting special cells
  • Using find and replace to select cells
  • Adding comments and
  • Using quick analysis

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 5 – Managing Worksheets

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In this Free Online Excel Training video, you’ll learn how to manage worksheets in Excel.

It covers the following topics:

  • Navigating through worksheets in Excel
  • Changing worksheet name and color
  • Adding/deleting worksheets
  • Hiding/Un-hiding worksheets
  • Moving/copying worksheets
  • Comparing worksheets side by side
  • Splitting worksheet into panes
  • Freeze panes
  • Saving and opening workbooks

Related Excel Articles:

In case you’re looking for advanced Excel training, please check out my other Free Online Excel training. I currently have the following three courses: Dashboard Course, VBA course, Power Query Course.

Module 2 – EXCEL ESSENTIALS

Lesson 6 – Introduction to Excel Tables

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you’ll learn how to use Excel tables.

Excel tables are amazing, especially if you plan to work with a lot of data/dashboards/models. 

In this video, I cover the following topics:

  • Creating an Excel Table
  • Excel Table features
  • Structured references
  • Table slicers

Note that table slicers became available only from Excel 2013 version onward.

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 7 – Auto-fill, Custom Lists, and Flash Fill

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you will learn about tools that can help you when working with data in Excel.

In this lesson, I cover the following topics:

  • Autofill: This allows you to quickly fill data in contiguous cells. For example, you can have ‘Jan’ and ‘Feb’ in two adjacent cells and then you can use Autofill to get the other month names
  • Custom Lists: Custom lists allows you to create your own lists that you can use in Autofill. For example, if you have 20 names, you can create a custom list and then use Autofill to get all the names by just dragging the mouse
  • Flash Fill: Flash fill is a new feature in Excel 2013 and allows you to identify a pattern in data and perform data slice and dice based on the pattern

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 8 – Number Formatting in Excel

In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you will learn all about number formatting in Excel.

This video covers the following topics:

  • How to access number formatting options
  • Using number formatting options using a dialog box
  • Using custom number formatting

Remember that formatting a number in Excel only changes how it’s displayed, but the underlying value remains the same.

Related Excel Articles:

MODULE 3 – EXCEL FORMULAS

Lesson 9 – Excel Formula Basics

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you will learn how to get started with Excel formulas.

This video covers the following topics:

  • Constituents of Excel formula
  • Operators in formulas
  • Entering a formula in Excel
  • Editing a formula
  • Absolute/relative cell references
  • Copying/pasting formulas in Excel, and
  • Formula auditing and debugging.

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 10 – Logical Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you will learn about the following logical formulas:

  • AND function
  • OR function
  • NOT function
  • TRUE function
  • FALSE function
  • IF function
  • IFERROR function
  • IS function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 11 – Math Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Online Excel Training, you will learn about the MATH formulas

  • INT function
  • MOD function
  • RAND function
  • RANDBETWEEN function
  • ROUND function
  • SUM function
  • SUMIF function
  • SUMIFS function
  • SUMPRODUCT function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 12 – Lookup and Reference Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Excel Training, you will learn about the following LOOKUP and REFERENCE formulas:

  • VLOOKUP function
  • HLOOKUP function
  • INDEX function
  • MATCH function
  • OFFSET function
  • INDIRECT function
  • ROW function
  • ROWS function
  • COLUMN function
  • COLUMNS function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 13 – Stats Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Excel Training, you will learn about the following STAT formulas:

  • AVERAGE function
  • AVERAGEIF function
  • AVERAGEIFS function
  • COUNT function
  • COUNTA function
  • COUNTBLANK function
  • COUNTIF function
  • COUNTIFS function
  • LARGE function
  • SMALL function
  • RANK function
  • MAX function
  • MIN function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 14 – Text Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Excel Training, you will learn about the following TEXT formulas:

  • LEFT function
  • RIGHT function
  • MID function
  • LEN function
  • LOWER function
  • PROPER function
  • UPPER function
  • FIND function
  • REPLACE function
  • SUBSTITUTE function
  • TEXT function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 15 – Date and Time Formulas in Excel

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In this video of this Free Excel Training, you will learn about the following DATE and TIME formulas:

  • DAY function
  • HOUR function
  • MINUTE function
  • DATE function
  • DATEVALUE function
  • TODAY function
  • NOW function
  • WEEKDAY function
  • NETWROKDAYS function
  • NETWORKDAYS.INTL function
  • WORKDAY function
  • WORKDAY.INTL function

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 16 – Formulas Mix and Match (10 Examples)

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In this video of this Free Excel Training, I will show you some advanced formula examples that involves using one or more than functions.

I cover the following topics this video:

  • Compare Lists, Get Unique List
  • Get the Closest Match
  • Get Last Value in the List
  • Find Last Occurrence of an Item in a List
  • 2 Way and 3 Way Lookup using Index/Match
  • Count the Number of Words
  • Extract Username from Email Id
  • Find the First Monday of the Month
  • Extract Data using Drop Down List

Related Excel Articles:

MODULE 4 – DATA ANALYSIS

Lesson 17 – Named Ranges in Excel

In this video of this Free training, you will learn about using Named Ranges in Excel.

It covers the following topics:

  • Creating Named Ranges
  • Managing Named Ranges
  • Important Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Creating Dynamic Named Ranges using OFFSET and INDEX formulas

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 18 – Data Validation in Excel

In this video of this Free training, you will learn about using data validation and drop-down lists.

It covers the following topics:

  • Data Validation Criteria
  • Input Message
  • Customizing Error Messages
  • Circle Invalid Entries
  • Advanced Data Validation Tricks (such as Create Dependent Validation, Make Sub Headings in Validation, Disguise Numbers as Text, Creating Dynamic Drop Down List)

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 19 – Data Sorting and Filtering in Excel

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In this video of this Free training, you will learn about data sorting and filtering in Excel. It covers the following topics:

  • Data Sorting
  • Multi-Levels of Sorting
  • Data Filtering
  • Advanced Filtering
  • Filtering and Sorting in Excel Data Tables

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 20 – Using Conditional Formatting in Excel

In this video of this Free training, you will learn about the amazing conditional formatting.

It covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Conditional Formatting
  • Using Formula in Conditional Formatting
  • Advanced Examples (Highlight Every Nth Row, Creating Dynamic Search)

Related Excel Articles:

Here are some additional tutorials about Data Analysis:

MODULE 5 – INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL CHARTING

Lesson 21 – Introduction to Excel Charting

In this video of this Free training, you will learn about Excel charting and how to make useful charts quickly. 

Excel has a lot of inbuilt charts that you can use instantly to visualize your data. And there are many combination charts and advanced charts you can create to pack a lot of information in a single chart.

It covers the following topics:

  • Excel Chart Types
  • Chart Editing
  • Formatting Chart Elements
  • Combination Charts
  • Handling Gaps in Charts

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 22 – 10 Advanced Excel Charting Examples

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In this video of this Free Online Excel training, I will show you how to use some tricks to create advanced charts in Excel.

The following advanced charts are covered in this video:

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 23 – Dynamic Charts in Excel

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In this video of this Free Excel training, I will show you how to create dynamic charts in Excel.

Dynamic charts allow you to change the chart based on user selection. For example, you can update the chart as soon as you change the scroll bar or click a button.

This video covers two detailed examples of creating dynamic charts from scratch.

Example 1 – Creating a dynamic chart that updates as soon as you use the scroll bar to change the year value.

Example 2 – Creating a dynamic chart that plots the data on a scatter chart based on the column you select. There is a drop-down list that allows you to select which data series should be plotted on the X-axis and which should be plotted on the Y Axis

Related Excel Articles:

In case you’re looking for advanced Excel training, please check out my other Free Online Excel training. I currently have the following three courses: Dashboard Course, VBA course, Power Query Course.

MODULE 6 – PIVOT TABLE

Lesson 24 – Overview of Excel Pivot Table

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In this video of this Free training, I will show you how to create and use Pivot Tables in Excel. 

The video covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Pivot Tables
  • Creating a Pivot Table in Excel
  • Formatting the Pivot Table
  • Grouping data in an Excel Pivot table
  • Calculated Field/Items in Pivot Table
  • Pivot Table Slicers
  • Pivot Charts

Pivot Tables are amazing as it allows you to quickly summarize a huge amount of data with a few clicks. Even if you’re using Excel for the first time, you can quickly get a hang of it.

In this video, I try to cover a lot about the Pivot Table. In case you want to learn more, click here to check out all my Pivot Table tutorials.

This is a fairly long video, and if you want to deep dive into any of the topics covered in this video, have a look at the recommended articles section.

Related Excel Articles:

MODULE 6 – EXCEL EXTRAS

Lesson 25 – Protection in Excel

In this video of this Free Excel training, I will show you how you can lock cells or protect worksheets and workbooks in Excel.

You can protect cells, worksheets, and workbooks in Excel with a password (or without one). Once a worksheet is protected, you’ll need to enter the password to access it (in case a password has been applied).

Note that Excel in-built security feature is not very strong and you can easily open worksheets/workbooks that have been locked. However, if you want to quickly protect it before sending it to your manager/client (so they don’t end up changing anything by mistake), it works well.

Related Excel Articles:

Lesson 26 – Introduction to Macros and VB Editor

In this video, I will give you a quick introduction to Excel macros and the VB Editor in Excel.

By recording a macro in Excel, you can easily automate a lot of tasks. And the best part is that you don’t need to know any coding or VBA to do this.

When you record a macro, Excel simply follows whatever you do in the workbook and create a code for it. Now you can run this code and Excel will automatically follow all the steps you showed it.

If you’re a VBA beginner, recording a macro and understanding the code using it can be a great way to learn.

This video lesson covers the following VBA topics:

  • How to record a macro in Excel
  • Absolute and Relative Cell References
  • Introduction to the Visual Basic Editor.

Related Excel Articles:

Here are some additional useful basic Excel tutorials:

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Sumit Bansal Excel MVP Trump Excel

I am Sumit Bansal, your instructor for this Excel Training. I have been training people in basic/advanced Excel and dashboards for more than 10 years now.

I have also been honored with the Microsoft Excel MVP status for my expertise in Excel.

Learning Excel becomes a cakewalk when you do it the right way. First, you need to get all the basics in place, and then you can learn to do advanced stuff in Excel.

In this Excel course, I’ve focussed on giving you a structured and comprehensive learning experience. It makes sure you have a rock-solid foundation and then covers advanced Excel concepts that will make you an Excel Wizard.

When you’re done with the course, I guarantee you’ll be able to do a lot more in Excel in a fraction of the time.

FAQs about this FREE Online Excel Training

Is this course really free?

Yes, it is! You can just scroll up and start watching the videos and learn Excel.

You don’t need to sign up for anything or pay for anything. This training is completely free and covers most of the Excel topics you need to get started and become a pro.

You get to watch each and every lesson absolutely free (and as many times as you want).

All you need is a decent internet connection.

Can I download the videos?

No, you can only watch the videos online. These videos can not be downloaded.

However, this FREE Excel training is available to watch as many times as you want.

Which version of Excel is used to create this course?

I have used the Excel 2013 to record these videos.

Almost everything covered in this free course will work for all the Excel versions (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and even Excel 365).

There are a few things missing in the prior versions, and I call it out in the videos (for example, flash fill is only available in versions after 2013)

Who is the instructor of this Excel training?

My name is Sumit Bansal and I am your instructor throughout this FREE online Excel training.

I have practically been in a relationship with Excel since 2007. My aim in this course is to give you the best possible Excel learning (absolutely free).

I have been highly passionate about learning and teaching Excel and have trained thousands of Excel enthusiasts to use Excel the most efficient way.

I have also been recognized as an Excel MVP by Microsoft for my passion to learn and teach people on using Excel the right way.

Hey! I'm Sumit Bansal, founder of trumpexcel.com and a Microsoft Excel MVP. I started this site in 2013 because I genuinely love Microsoft Excel (yes, really!) and wanted to share that passion through easy Excel tutorials, tips, and Excel training videos. My goal is straightforward: help you master Excel skills so you can work smarter, boost productivity, and maybe even enjoy spreadsheets along the way!

601 thoughts on “FREE Online Excel Training (12+ Hours) | Learn Excel (Basic/Advanced)”

  8. Dear Sir, I need help in conditional formatting. In a column A there are a number like for different row 302,213,556,070,111,560, … I would like to high lite the number for 302 value is red( either if it is 023 or 320 for all combination) ,556 is yellow(similar like all combination655,565) and 070is green( 007or700). Please help. Thank you.

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  9. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity of learning this courses free and I hope it will be a successful experience. Thanks

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  10. Dear Mr.Sumit,
    I need a small solution for my Xl Table
    I need to change the Data (Rate of Interest in the cells) in one column for a particular period in another column (01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020)only
    Kindly help me solve this problem
    Regards
    S D N Murthy

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  20. will I receive a certificate once I complete the course? Where is the company located?
    Is there a phone number where I can contact anyone if necessary? How long have your company been in business? What is the name of your company?

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    • Since this is a free course available for all, you won’t be given a certificate. This site is run by Sumit Bansal (that’s me). I am an Excel trainer who shares tutorials and videos online. This isn’t a company, just me trying to help people learn Excel. You can reach out to me at sumitbansal@trumpexcel.com

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    • Hello Kimberly… Yes, the course is free. You won’t be charged for anything. You don’t need to enter you credit card or any other detail. Just click on the video and watch.

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  31. Is there any free online course work that can be done by the person on hands learning to be learning by doing ?

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  32. hi Sumit, This is really an awesome excel class and is it free training, really appreciate your effort and sharing. Many thanks.

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  33. Just wanted to say–Sumit, Big thank you for taking time for providing these free online training courses. God bless you

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  38. This is the best course on the internet!! At the moment, I’m trying to learn how to take out the external links from excel and I found this post at the top of the search results. Then, I found this course just in the menu and it’s exactly what I’ve been wanting to do, like literally at the top of my list but just did not ever know when or where I could because of the time and just trying to learn so much such as Command Prompt and what that can do you for you.

    Thanks heaps for this whole website, it’s the best!

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  43. I need to develop a tactical crime analysis matrix using a spreadsheet. The matrix will contain 10 records(rows) and 16 variables (columns). I have a list of crimes. Would you please demonstrate a sample of this

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  45. Congratulations Sumit Bansal for this exceptional work! It is really fantastic to have access at this great content. I’m a fan of Excel. There are so many things you can do by just using excel properly!
    Do you mind if I make a post regarding your site on LinkedIn or on twitter?
    Thank you!

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  48. Hi Sumit, i cannot see videos for Lesson 8 – Number Formatting in Excel,Lesson 9 — Excel Formula Basics and many more. Though i have viewed those videos in the past but they aren’t available currently. is there a restriction in the number of times that once can view a particular video lesson?

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    • Hi Pooja… There was some minor update going on which prevented the videos from loading. You can watch these now. There is no restriction

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  49. Watched the first video and it’s wonderful. Thank you. However the second video doesn’t show. I will jump to the third and hope the 2nd returns. Thanks again

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