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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 & Power Platform: A Beginners Path to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Data Visualization, No-Code Development, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    241 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Office, Data Mining

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera Project Network

    Introduction to Microsoft Office

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, File Management, Email Automation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Getting Started with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Excel Mastery: From Basics to Pro Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Data Visualization, Excel Macros, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Financial Modeling, Data Security, Data Integrity, Computer Literacy

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microsoft office courses

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 & Power Platform: A Beginners Path to Mastery: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Microsoft Excel with GenAI: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office: Coursera Project Network
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Office

Browse the Microsoft Office courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel:Microsoft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word:Microsoft‎

Start by deciding which Office tools you want to focus on—Excel for data, Word for documents, PowerPoint for presentations, or Outlook for communication.

  • For Excel skills that apply across roles, try Excel Skills for Business: Essentials by Macquarie University.
  • For an introduction to Word and PowerPoint, explore Work Smarter with Microsoft Word and Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Want a broad overview of Microsoft 365? Try Introduction to Microsoft 365.‎

These beginner-friendly courses are ideal for those who are new to Office tools or returning after a long break:

  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word – Learn formatting, editing, and document design from the ground up.
  • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials – Offers step-by-step instruction for spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting.
  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 – Covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools in one beginner-level course.‎
  • A course teaches one tool or task—like Data Visualization with Excel and Power BI or Excel Basics for Data Analysis.
  • A Specialization bundle skills across tools or career applications—such as Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform Specialization.
  • A Professional Certificate prepares you for job functions and often includes Office tools as part of broader training—such as Microsoft Business Analyst Certificate or Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate.‎

Yes. You can start learning Microsoft Office on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many Microsoft Office courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in Microsoft Office, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Knowing why you want to learn Microsoft Office, such as for enhancing your job skills or personal organization, will guide your learning. Regular use and practice with the software modules like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint enhance your skills. Join communities like Microsoft’s official forums or LinkedIn Learning groups for tips and resources. Work on real projects such as creating documents or spreadsheets. Microsoft 365 Fundamentals by Microsoft on Coursera is a great starting point.‎

You’ll learn how to create and format documents in Word, build and analyze spreadsheets in Excel, design effective presentations in PowerPoint, and manage email and calendars in Outlook. Courses may also cover productivity tips and time-saving features.‎

No experience is needed. Many courses are designed for beginners and walk you through each tool step by step. You can also find more advanced topics like Excel formulas or PowerPoint design techniques if you already have the basics down.‎

Yes. Microsoft Office skills are essential in most workplaces, and knowing how to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook can improve your productivity and make you more competitive for administrative, business, and technical roles. A certificate from Coursera can help you demonstrate these skills to employers.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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