• Job Simulations
    • Jobs
    • For Enterprise
    • For Educators
    Sign UpSign In

    Reviews

    Over 20900
    5 Star Reviews
    "The guideline does not give 100% of the answer and encourages some effort to look through the working details online. Hence, I am immensely enjoying this style of learning especially since the progress is self-paced, so I need not rush off the workings."-- Student from Nanyang Technological University
    "I loved loved loved the practical learning thing and this whole idea of a job simulation learning. I feel like my excel basics are stronger now"-- Student from Intentional Gap Year
    "I Like the way of teaching virtual internship. I am feeling more confident after completion of this training."-- Student from Savitribai Phule Pune University
    "It was the closest experience to a real life corporate analyist one could enjoy on an online platform. Comprehensive and well designed. Challenges your brain and engraves excel fundamentals in your brain."-- Student from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
    "It introduced to some new shorcuts and increased my dexterity which could help me to perform better in a work environment and improve my outcomes"-- Student from University of Cambridge
    Not the right career for you?
    We‘re on a mission to get motivated students into great jobs.
    For Students
    • Explore Jobs
    • All Job Simulations
    • Software Engineering Job Sims
    • Consulting Job Sims
    • Banking & Financial Services Job Sims
    • Law Job Sims
    • Data Job Sims
    • Security Job Sims
    • Student Blog
    For Enterprise
    • Sign In
    • Enterprise Resources
    • Request a Demo
    For Educators
    • Sign In
    • Educator Resources
    • Register as an Educator
    About Us
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Careers
    • FAQs
    Support
    • Help Center
    • Privacy Notice
    • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
    • Terms of Use
    • Responsible Disclosure Program
    • Sitemap
    © 2026 Forage, Inc. All rights reserved.
    Excel Skills for Business

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Basic Excel Skills
    30-60 mins
    Introductory
    Understand key shortcuts and functionalities in Excel related to banking and finance
    What you'll learn
    • An overview of Excel shortcuts including data selection, editing, and formatting.
    What you'll do
    • Practice the key Excel shortcuts after watching some video resources. 
    Swirl Background
    Company Logo

    Introduction from Goldman Sachs

    Explore Our Job Sims
    Excel Skills for Business

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to build your technical skills with us at Goldman Sachs. Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    At Goldman Sachs, we’re excited to equip learners like you with one of the most critical skills any professional in any industry should have: the ability to use Excel & spreadsheets.

    With Excel and spreadsheets, professionals at Goldman Sachs are able to advise on some of the most transformative deals and business projects in the world - with some being in the hundreds of billions of dollars.

    Throughout this job simulation and course, you’ll familiarize yourself with some of the tricks, patterns and tools professionals at Goldman Sachs use every day at work.

    Benefits for students:

    • No applications, self-paced and can participate from anywhere in the world
    • Certificate of completion from Goldman Sachs awarded to those that complete the program recognizing the Excel skills demonstrated
    • Come out of this program with a complete and professional Excel model that you can walk through employers and interviewers with

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Excel
    Cell Biology
    Formatting, Comments and Naming
    Assumption Analysis
    Financial Forecasting
    Financial Statement Analysis
    Cash Flow Modeling
    Data Visualization

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goldman Sachs. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain how you have the right skills for our team.
    hero background

    Get Career Ready

    Build the technical skills you'll use on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Build the technical skills you'll use on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goldman Sachs. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
    Company Logo

    Excel Skills for Business

    Gain the basic Excel skills professionals in business & finance use every day. Whether you’re a new to spreadsheets, or experienced, fast track your modelling skills with Goldman Sachs today.

    Interview and Career Skill Free 20900+ 5 Star Reviews