Learn the top Excel formulas and functions

Excel is one of the most powerful tools for data analysis, organization, and automation. Whether you're a student, business professional, or data analyst, mastering Excel formulas and functions can significantly boost your productivity. However, with so many functions available, it can be overwhelming to know which ones to use and when. If you've ever second-guessed yourself while working with Excel, this course will give you the confidence to use formulas effectively and streamline your workflow.

We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you the top Excel formulas and functions you need to know. By the end of this course, you'll be able to apply these functions confidently, speed up your work, and eliminate confusion when choosing the right formula. Grant Huang developed this course.

The course starts by covering the fundamentals of cell referencing—an essential concept for writing effective formulas. You'll learn about relative referencing, which allows formulas to adjust dynamically when copied to other cells, and absolute referencing, which locks specific cells to prevent unwanted changes. Understanding these concepts is key to avoiding common mistakes and ensuring accurate calculations in your spreadsheets.

From there, you'll dive into essential Excel formulas such as:

• Basic Arithmetic Operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

• SUM and AVERAGE for quick calculations

• IF Statements for decision-making within formulas

• VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP for searching data efficiently

• INDEX and MATCH for more advanced lookups

• TEXT functions to manipulate and clean up data

• DATE and TIME functions for managing schedules and timelines

• LOGICAL functions like AND, OR, and NOT for conditional logic

You'll also learn shortcuts and best practices to make your workflow more efficient. By applying these techniques, you can automate repetitive tasks, analyze data more effectively, and present your findings in a clear and professional manner.

Whether you're new to Excel or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to be practical and easy to follow. Check out the full course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel.