Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced 2026 (Udemy.com)
The complete Microsoft Excel course, compatible with MS Office 365, Excel AI, or ANY version of Excel. Zero to HERO!
Created by: Warrick Klimaytys
Last updated September 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 27,839 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 general-purpose Excel course that runs about 13 hours across 160 lectures and 14 sections. It opens with an hour of setup and basics, then spends over four hours in one main workbook covering the core skills, before shorter sections on printing, macros, PMT and IPMT loan maths, what-if analysis, charts, data management and pivot tables. An Excel AI section was added for 2026. The syllabus shows a course built for people who have barely opened Excel, and about 104,000 students have enrolled since it was published in 2017. It was last updated in September 2026.
Warrick Klimaytys gets consistent praise for clear, step-by-step explanations with a bit of humour, and reviewers single out the downloadable workbooks as the most useful part, since they can practise while the video plays. One teacher wrote that it is the first course they had found that really starts from zero. The complaints are few but real. One Mac user says the shortcuts are Windows-focused and slowed her down. Two one-star reviews say it is not really for complete novices; one found the pace too fast and was still unsure what IF does. The requirements also warn it is not built for Google Sheets or Excel Online.
The rating breakdown backs the reviews up: 4.6 from roughly 27,800 ratings, with fewer than 300 at one or two stars. Beside it on our office productivity list sits another beginner Excel plus AI course; this one has been running since 2017 and was refreshed this month, so it is the safer bet on track record. It is paid, but the 30-day refund window is there. A good pick for beginners who want to build habits slowly, less so for anyone who already writes formulas and wants to go straight to data analysis.
Pros
- Downloadable workbooks for almost every lecture, so students practise while the video runs
- Genuinely starts from zero, including how to use the mouse and keyboard inside Excel
- 33 quizzes plus sections on pivot tables, macros, PMT loan maths and a 2026 Excel AI section
- Refreshed in September 2026 and rated 4.6 across roughly 27,800 ratings
Cons
- Taught on Windows; one Mac user says working out the shortcuts and other steps slowed her down
- Two one-star reviews say it is not really for complete novices; one kept replaying lessons to keep up
- Not compatible with Google Sheets and only partly with Excel Online
Easy to follow and I like the expectation to practice while the video is playing. The instructions are very clear and we go through everything step by step so that it's easy to practice until you gain confidence.
Listed as all levels but written for beginners; anyone comfortable with VLOOKUP will skim the first five hours.
What you will learn
- Go from complete beginner to confident Excel user with this step-by-step course, featuring over 12 hours of engaging, easy-to-follow content.
- Diving into Excel as a beginner? No problem! This course is tailored for beginners, guiding you through the fundamentals with clear, practical lessons.
- Learn to create Excel workbooks and spreadsheets everyone will be jealous of.
- Enhance Your Excel Production with Excel AI (Artificial Intelligence for Excel): NEW for 2026.
- Acquire critical Excel knowledge within the first 2 hours of tutorials.
- Learn essential Excel formulas and functions, including IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, with practical examples.
- Take control of your Excel data! Learn fast and efficient management techniques.
- Enroll with peace of mind. Get lifetime access & a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Course content
14 sections · 160 lectures · 13 hours of video 33 quizzes, 26 articles
- 1Start Here 3 free previews18 lectures · 4 quizzes · 1.2 hours
- 2Starting on the Main Workbook 2 free previews54 lectures · 10 quizzes · 4.3 hours
- 3Advanced Printing Techniques in Excel6 lectures · 34 min
- 4Exploring the World of Excel Macros 2 free previews10 lectures · 3 quizzes · 38 min
- 5Using PMT and IPMT Functions for Mortgage Loan Calculations8 lectures · 36 min
- 6What-If Analysis3 lectures · 22 min
- 73D maps 1 free preview4 lectures · 28 min
- 8Must-Know Functions 1 free preview8 lectures · 2 quizzes · 43 min
- 9Excel AI Essentials 2 free previews11 lectures · 57 min
- 10Charts in Excel9 lectures · 4 quizzes · 1.1 hours
- 11Data Analysis and Management: Part 19 lectures · 4 quizzes · 39 min
- 12Data analysis & management. Part 23 lectures · 2 quizzes · 18 min
- 13Working out true cost. PMT & IPMT for Finance5 lectures · 30 min
- 14Welcome to Pivot tables and Pivot Charts 1 free preview12 lectures · 4 quizzes · 49 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone interested in becoming a proficient user of Excel.
- Anyone who would like to integrate the power of Excel into their personal or professional life.
- Anyone who wants to add a truly valuable and timeless skill to their current skill set.
- Anyone interested in becoming the coolest Excel ninja ever!
What you need before you start
- No experience needed. You'll learn everything you need to know right from the beginning.
- Almost all tutorials have a premade spreadsheet/workbook for you to download and use, so there's no need to start from scratch.
- This course is compatible with any version of Excel. Including Excel in Microsoft Office 365.
- Take your time! Fast forward, rewind, and pause whenever you like.
- This course is not compatible with Google Sheets and is less compatible with Microsoft Office Online.
How it compares
Against the other 355 rated Udemy courses in Excel on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 63% of them
- Reviews27,839#19 of 356 by number of reviews
- Length13.1 hourslonger than 81% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2026more recently than 95% of them
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
Did you know…
Over 750 million people have Excel on their computers, but most don't know how to use it!
This might be because Excel can come across as being a little awkward with first-time users.
Well, within this course, 'Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced 2026', I'd like to dispel any awkwardness you may encounter, while using Excel, and quickly get you to the point where using Excel is as natural as rolling out of bed in the morning.
How do I do this?
- I explain concepts within Excel simply and clearly.
- I break down Excel's various tools, features, and functionality into the finest of detail, so you can gain a much deeper understanding of the program.
- I re-visit areas already taught every now and again, to reinforce what you would have already learned.
- I created this course to suit any level of learner.
I understand that learning Excel can feel like a huge undertaking, as it was for me when I first started using the program over 10 years ago. And so, you might ask yourself, “Do I have to learn everything in Excel before I can use it effectively?”.
Well, the answer is, NO!
You don’t have to learn every aspect of Excel before you can consider yourself qualified. The truth is, there is a certain level of proficiency that once reached, will make you considerably more qualified than the average Excel user.
To help you achieve this level of proficiency, I've created a very useful Excel workbook called, "main-workbook-section2" to accompany you throughout the first part of the course (After the basic introduction videos/material). In this workbook, I cover most (if not all) of the most important features and functionality you must know to get up to speed with Excel. Then as you progress further into the course there are various other pre-prepared spreadsheets and workbooks you can download and use to follow along with my instructions.
There's also a really useful section within the course that covers AI in Excel. This is where you'll see how artificial intelligence can help speed things up, make your work more efficient, and even help you get more done in less time. As Excel continues to evolve, learning how to take advantage of Excel AI tools and techniques is a smart way to stay ahead of the curve and stand out from the crowd.
What can you expect after enrolment?
We’ll start with a few introductory tutorials to get you set up for the course along with a basic introduction to Excel itself. Then, it’s onto section two, which I hope you’ll complete, and of course, ENJOY! Then, once this part of the course is completed, we'll start diving into other areas of Excel to really start sharpening the skills you would have already learned, along with learning some new things as well.
Student Success Stories:
"Great and knowledgeable instructor. Clear step by step instruction and a bit of humor worked in. Would take another course from this instructor happily." Student R - February 2026.
"Very explanatory! Mr. Warrick really did well breaking everything down into the most basic steps so beginners can understand everything. I'm enjoying the course." Student E - February 2026.
“It's an amazing Excel course! Well explained, and detailed. Great Job Warrick!” Student J - January 2023.
“I like the course very much, clear/detailed explanations and good way tutor mix dense and easy topics.” Student A - January 2025.
“I loved this course! It’s clear that the instructor cares about the students who take this course and makes sure the information is clear and easy to understand. I have learned a lot of new and useful tools in Excel. 100% would recommend.” Student K – December 2024.
“I have never been able to get halfway through a course before. That is until now. Warrick is a brilliant tutor, everything is explained so well that I've learnt so much and feel more confident in what I'm doing with Excel now. Such a great feeling of self-achievement and that is genuinely because of Warrick. Thank you” Student J – February 2025.
What do you get when you enroll:
- A 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can enroll risk-free.
- A lifetime access guarantee so you can re-visit the course whenever you want.
- Access to the Q and A section so you can get help at any point during the course.
- A certificate of completion to add to your resume/CV.
So, whatever your reason for wanting to learn Excel, enroll in 'Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced 2026' today! And see where my course will take you :)
I’ll see you in the first lesson.
Warrick Klimaytys.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
27,839 Reviews
Warrick Klimaytys
Hi, my name is Warrick Klimaytys
I’m a full-time course creator specializing in Microsoft programs, operating systems, and video editing.
Over the years, I've worked across a variety of industries and technical roles, giving me practical experience with the software and skills I now teach. My goal is to provide practical, real-world knowledge that students can apply immediately.
For the past several years, I've been helping people learn Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Excel and Windows to improve their personal circumstances.
As a result of taking many courses myself, I learned how frustrating it can be to not understand what is being taught.
To avoid this happening in my own courses, I deliver my lessons in bite-sized pieces and try my best to walk side by side with my students. This way I get to know their learning requirements, so we can both move towards a common target, the target of success!
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Reviews
By Leah Hollingshead on 8/27/2026
I think Warrick did a great job! He explains things very well. The only reason I didn't get it 5 stars is because I have a Mac and the training was mostly geared towards Windows so it slowed me down trying to figure out how to do the short cuts and other items using a Mac. It was quite frustrating at time. Otherwise, I'm glad I went through the training!
By Gerilee Polk on 8/9/2026
Yes, this has been a good match. I like the pace at which it moves. I only have one question. In the 'Goals' Solution video, there was no explanation on how to remove the name 'Column' from the blank column in the large table. How do I do that?
By Samuele Caruso on 7/27/2026
I always struggle to find courses for beginners that TRULY cover all the basics in a way that does not assume we already know some elements of the topic; and as a teacher myself, I find that disheartening. For the first time in my life I have finally found a course that really starts from 0 by teaching how to use the mouse and the keyboard in Excel, and I am extremely grateful for the care and attention Warrick has put into his tutorials. Fantastic course!
By Aaron S on 6/22/2026
A decent and relatively well structured introduction to Excel. For the course creator, I recommend adding a larger amount of practicals, perhaps with pseudo real-world encounter scenarios, with walk-through completions. I also believe a section on "data cleaning" would be very appreciated by any and all who would choose to take this course. If possible, a further incorporation and/or introduction of more short key and commands would be appreciated. My personal opinion, is that newer users will be more open to the benefits of short keys, while veteran users gain significant time savings from learning to incorporate them. All in all, it's a great general introduction and I look forward to future updates.
By Massimo Guadagnino on 6/21/2026
After completing this course, I can thoroughly recommend it as a way of getting a thorough overview of what Excel is about. I particularly value the numerous exercise resource files that are available and the way they are designed, so that you can follow the videos and perform the same actions for yourself. It is a great course also to refer back and polish up on our knowledge base.
By Suzanne Cowen on 6/4/2026
Great course. Easy to follow and broken down into managable sections. I learnt alot! It did take me much longer than the 12.5 hours, as I like to make notes as I go along and kept stopping the video, so I could follow along and copy what Warrick was doing, using the resource workbooks. Thank you Warrick!
By R SRI CHARAN on 6/1/2026
It was a very insightful course which helped in instilling confidence as far as my skills in Excel are concerned. However, I wish the AI section of the course could have been taught in a manner where the features in Excel could have been accessible to all rather than focusing on those which are available only to Microsoft 365 subscribers. Apart from this, everything else was top-notch.
By Maria Ines morgado on 5/29/2026
Overall, this is an excellent course! Warrick is a great teacher and explains everything smoothly. I believe this course is well suited to learners with different learning paces. The only thing I would add is more information for Mac users, since this course is taught on a windows computer, Mac users may take longer to find where certain features are how to perform some tasks
By Jackie Baldwin on 4/15/2026
For an older student I found the Course extremely informative. I thought I had a reasonably good grasp of Excel but actually found there were quite a lot of the finer points that I wasn't aware as I'm mainly self taught. I thoroughly enjoyed the Course and would definitely recommend it to any friends and Colleagues who use Excel.
By Stephanie Behrens on 4/1/2026
Warrick is a great instructor! Very thorough, makes sense, easy to follow along while watching and pleasant to listen to. He trims his content to make sure you are getting what is needed and not exacerbating time. I have already found myself re-visiting the content to use what I have learned in my day-today.








