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7 Steps To Excel Success - Excel Skills And Power Tips (Udemy.com)

In Excel every step counts. Work faster and eliminate errors in ANY Excel version (2007-365) Beginner to Intermediate

4.5
2,554 reviews

Created by: Billy Wigley

Last updated September 2026

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Based on the ratings of 2,554 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in September 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is a beginner-friendly Excel course that Udemy tags as intermediate. Billy Wigley, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, moves through the screen, saving, building a worksheet, formulas, formatting, charts, printing and macros in seven steps. The syllabus shows 95 lectures and about 9 hours, with a workbook to follow along. Later sections add Excel Tables and a short Copilot module. It fits people who picked Excel up on their own and want the gaps filled, not people who write formulas every day.

Reviewers like the short lessons, the plain explanations and the shortcuts. One says the course gave correct names to parts of the screen they had only ever called the bar. Another calls Billy engaging and says he makes learning fun. The complaints are small. A few mention that ideas repeat across sections, though one reviewer sees that as useful reinforcement. The sharpest criticism is a one-star review calling it a waste of time and asking for a clear beginner label. Of 2,554 ratings, 1,439 are five stars and only 8 are one star.

Value is solid for the length. The macro section is just four lectures and 14 minutes, so treat it as a taste. About two and a half hours of the runtime is workshop recordings and extras, so the core path is shorter than 9 hours suggests. The course was refreshed in September 2026, which helps with the Copilot material. We would recommend it as a first or refresher Excel course, and point anyone after advanced formulas elsewhere.

Best forSelf-taught Excel users who want short lessons, keyboard shortcuts, and a tidy workflow from building a sheet to printing it.
Skip it ifYou already build formulas with confidence and want advanced functions, Power Query or VBA rather than the basics.

Pros

  • Short standalone lessons you can skip around, which reviewers say keep it easy to follow
  • Keyboard shortcut tips that reviewers praise as very useful
  • Plain-language teaching from Billy Wigley that reviewers find easy to follow
  • Updated September 2026, with a Copilot in Excel section included

Cons

  • Tagged intermediate but really starts at the basics, which led to a one-star complaint
  • Some topics repeat across sections, which a few reviewers noticed
  • Macros get only four lectures, so automation stays at the mouse-recording level
i love the visual aspects and the trainer explaining in simple terms!! The short lessons are the way to go!! And love the tips and shortcuts!!
Masuma Farley, a student

Listed as intermediate, but it needs no prior Excel and suits under-a-year users or self-taught people rebuilding basics.

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What you will learn

  • You will Get Some New Skills that will multiply your Excel proficiency.
  • Format Like a Professional: Apply consistent styling, custom number formats, and the Format Painter to create polished, presentation-ready spreadsheets.
  • Understand Excel Formulas: Read any formula and instantly know what it references - master relative vs absolute cell references with F4 shortcuts.
  • Design Professional Spreadsheets: Apply the 7 Habits of Effective Lists to build error-free workbooks that impress colleagues and managers.
  • Link Data Across Worksheets: Understand 3D referencing to connect multiple sheets and workbooks - pull data from anywhere without copy-paste errors.
  • This course prepares you for: Advanced formulas, Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA programming.
  • Master Excel Navigation: Work at pro speed using keyboard shortcuts (Alt+=, Ctrl+A, F11) instead of constantly reaching for your mouse
  • Create Business Reports: Use Filters, Sorts, Charts, and Sparklines to transform raw data into visual insights decision-makers understand.
  • Your confidence in reporting, and using Filters will be apparent.
  • Automate Repetitive Tasks: Create Excel macros using just your mouse - no coding required - and delegate tedious work to Excel.
  • Instead of always using your mouse, you will begin to use Excel hacks like a pro!
  • You will Rock at Excel!

Course content

17 sections · 95 lectures · 9.2 hours of video 15 quizzes, 2 articles

  1. 1ALOHA! -- CONGRATULATIONS! -- WELCOME! 1 free preview1 lecture · 1 quiz · 2 min
  2. 2Elements of the Excel Screen - Click This Do What? 1 free preview4 lectures · 1 quiz · 23 min
  3. 3Is This 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016? What's The Difference? Just Look At The Ribbon!3 lectures · 1 quiz · 14 min
  4. 4Saving2 lectures · 1 quiz · 17 min
  5. 5QAT1 lecture · 1 quiz · 8 min
  6. 6Begin With The End In Mind - 7 Steps To Excel Success1 lecture · 9 min
  7. 7Step 1 - DESIGN - It's So Easy In The 21st Century1 lecture · 11 min
  8. 8Step 2 - BUILD - Building Your Worksheet 2 free previews10 lectures · 2 quizzes · 49 min
  9. 9Step 3 - CALCULATIONS - Add Some Calculations 2 free previews13 lectures · 2 quizzes · 1.1 hours
  10. 10Step 4 - FORMATTING -Make It Pretty For The End User. Make It easy To Understand5 lectures · 1 quiz · 26 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • You have been using Excel for less that a year.
  • You spend hours doing what others finish in minutes → Learn the shortcuts and automation techniques that 10x your speed.
  • Even if you have used Excel for years, you will be amazed at what is available to you.
  • Take this course to rebuild your foundation, and turn it into an Excel Expert Launching pad.
  • Your boss asked you to create a report and you don't know where to start → Master the Reporting step: Filters, Sorts, Charts, and professional formatting.
  • Take this course when you are "self-taught" in Excel because you did not get training at work, and just had to "figure it out!"
  • You want to prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification → Build the rock-solid foundation required for MOS Excel certification exams.
  • Take this course if you are an achiever.

What you need before you start

  • You Need: A computer with Excel installed (any version 2007-365, Windows or Mac)
  • You Need: No prior Excel experience required - we start from the beginning
  • You Need: Willingness to practice along with video lessons (workbook provided)
  • You Need: Approximately 8-10 hours for full course completion
  • You DON'T Need: Programming or coding knowledge (macros are taught with mouse-only recording)
  • You DON'T Need: Advanced math skills (we cover basic arithmetic)
  • You DON'T Need: Expensive software (works with your existing Excel)
  • You DON'T Need: Previous Microsoft certification

How it compares

Against the other 355 rated Udemy courses in Excel on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 39% of them
  • Reviews2,554#97 of 356 by number of reviews
  • Length9.2 hourslonger than 67% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 96% of them

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Overall Score : 90 / 100

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Course Description

Are you struggling with Excel formulas, formatting, and time-consuming spreadsheet tasks?

This step-by-step course transforms beginners into confident Excel users through a proven 7-step methodology. Learn practical skills that save 10+ hours weekly: master formulas, automate with macros, create professional reports, and work at pro speed with keyboard shortcuts.

Perfect for self-taught users rebuilding their foundation or anyone starting their Excel journey.

Ever wondered how to Sort and Filter (just right-click)?

What would it be like to dominate keyboard shortcuts (Power Tips)? Learn Power Tips from Printing, Universal Shortcuts to Navigation Shortcuts, and more. Never again wonder what the AutoSum does. 

Be confident building error-free spreadsheets using thousands of built-in templates.

Want to become a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and watch your earning potential explode? It’s easy, just ask your instructor--Billy Wigley (MCT, MOS Expert, MCP)--how to do it!

What kinds of materials are included?

This course is skillfully designed to be followed along with a pre-formatted Excel workbook. Download the Don’t Get Mad..Get Skills! Excel Skills workbook in the very first lecture.

How long will the course take to complete?

After 1 Hour: Navigate Excel confidently, use keyboard shortcuts, and understand the interface completely

After 3 Hours: Write basic formulas, use AutoSum functions, and apply 3D referencing across worksheets

After 5 Hours: Create professional reports with filters, sorts, and charts that impress your boss

After 8 Hours: Record macros, automate repetitive tasks, and work at professional Excel speed

Ongoing: Access to instructor (MCT) during regular office hours - ask questions anytime

How is the course structured?

Each lecture can be viewed as a standalone video, so you can skip around most videos in the course, and focus only on the skills you want to strengthen.

Why take this course?

I wisely prepared this course for you, based on feedback from thousands of students.

It is a result of my experience from 5 years of traveling to cities across the U.S.A., Canada, and Mexico, presenting two-day Excel seminars to over 65,000 professionals; including online students in over 105 countries.  

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 5 years of experience teaching Excel. This is all I do, and I am committed to helping you achieve beyond what you believe you are capable of. 

Think of me as your Excel coach! 

I love to know you are making your dreams come true, so I make sure to maintain regular office hours to serve you, and all my students worldwide. 

Take this course, and let’s keep on learning! 
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Instructor Details

Billy Wigley

Meet Billy "Mr. Aloha" Wigley, the Excel & AI Productivity Expert | Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). With his entrepreneur status, MCT credentials, and over 25 years of leadership experience, Billy has empowered thousands of professionals to reach their maximum potential. He's not just a consultant, but a passionate AI champion who is devoted to unlocking your skills and taking you beyond your perceived limits.

Billy's digital classroom boasts over 115,000 active online students who benefit from his extensive Excel and AI knowledge. His multicultural background and fluency in both English and Spanish enable him to connect with professionals worldwide.

Wherever you are in the world, Billy is available during regular office hours to guide you toward an effective AI Strategy or solving a complex Excel formula. So why wait? Let Mr. Aloha lead the way and let's get started on your journey towards AI aided success and Excel expertise.

      Billy "Mr. Aloha" Wigley always says: "Don't Get Mad…Get Skills!" 

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By Martina Gee on 11/20/2025

All the years I've worked on computers and some of those bars I didn't know the name of, I just called them the bar or whatever I wanted . This course actually gives you the correct name of items

By Daniela Cortes on 4/4/2025

Este curso tiene muchos puntos que te ayuda a reforzar el manejo de excel y muestra atrajos con teclado, ayuda con formulas y creaciones de macros al igual que da tips para explotar de manera adecuada la herramienta.

By Arokiyabenjamins on 4/10/2023

I thought i will be learning something new but it is a waste of time... Please add a comment to the topic stating it is for beginners!

By Clare Morganelli on 10/3/2022

I really enjoyed this course! I've been using Excel for day-to-day tasks, nothing fancy, for about two decades now, and still learned new tools, methods, and shortcuts through this course. Billy is an engaging, joyful instructor, and I liked that different sections referenced back to previous concepts to help reinforce the content - it was repetitive, but not redundant.

By Alfonso Iturbe on 8/8/2022

Se explica bastante claro los atajos y consejos sobre la herramienta de Excel dando ejemplos y resaltando los puntos importantes para que funcionen estos atajos, buen curso para mejorar las skills en la herramienta.

By Loren L. Ratzlaff on 5/2/2022

Billy has a lot of knowledge and skill in teaching MSExcel. He has teaching methods that will definitely set him apart from other instructors. Plenty of information here.

By Lydia on 7/10/2018

THE INSTRUCTOR DIDN'T USE TOO MANY TECHNICAL WORDS. HE MADE IT EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND MOST IMPORTANTLY EASY TO LEARN AND REMEMBER. I USE EXCEL EVERYDAY, BUT EVEN THEN HE TAUGHT ME SOME THINGS I HAD NO IDEA ON. THANKS ALOT!!

By Donay Ontong on 4/12/2018

I am learning a lot of useful tips for Excel and Billy is awesome! I really enjoyed watching these videos. Billy is very talented in teaching and his energy not only motivated me to "keep on learning", but it also brightens up my day :) Well done Billy! Keep up the excellent work you are doing.

By Anne Raisbeck on 1/27/2018

The course really was largely aimed at a foundation level. Even though I knew a lot of what Billy is teaching in this course, I learned new shortcuts and ways of doing things in Excel. I also really enjoyed learning how to easily tell the difference between versions of Excel. I will check out more of Billy's courses!

By Adele Hamilton on 7/6/2017

I can't imagine that there could be a better online Excel course than this. Bill takes things one step at a time, which means I don't get lost, and can immediately apply the learning. Let's keep on...learning!

By BOLOKANG MORERI

quality is so high and helpfull

By Gary Powell

Very good as an introduction to Excel

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  • Video Duration: icon 9.2h
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  • Updated: icon September 2026
  • Level: Intermediate Intermediate
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:95 in 17 sections
  • Practice:15 quizzes
  • Students:7,421
  • Subtitles:3 languages
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