Excel is used across countless roles, but knowing where to click is only the beginning. The real value comes from knowing how to use Excel to work efficiently, investigate data, uncover insights, and help others make better decisions.

In this job simulation, you’ll step into the role of a team member working with real-world business data. You’ll progress through a connected series of challenges that reflect how Excel is used in the workplace, from preparing and analyzing a dataset to automating repetitive work, creating a dashboard, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers.

By completing the simulation, you’ll practice how to:

• Navigate and work efficiently with data in Excel.
• Identify data quality issues, trends, and opportunities.
• Use conditional formatting to make important information stand out.
• Automate repetitive analysis using macros.
• Build charts and dashboards that communicate performance clearly.
• Turn your analysis into actionable business recommendations.

You’ll finish with experience using Excel as more than a spreadsheet tool. You’ll use it as a practical tool for solving problems and communicating insights in a professional setting.