Microsoft Guaranteed-to-Run

Excel Basics

04 Hours (1 Days)
Live Online / Classroom
0+ professionals trained

Training Formats & Pricing

1-on-1 USD 850
Dedicated instructor, your schedule Fastest
Public Batch USD 650
Group class, fixed schedule Most Popular
Self-Paced On Request
Recorded sessions, learn anytime Best Value

100% Happiness Guarantee · Free Rescheduling · Secure Payment

Course Overview

The Microsoft Excel Basics course by Microsoft is designed for individuals seeking foundational proficiency in Excel, particularly those preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification (Exam MO-210). This course serves entry-level professionals, administrative assistants, data analysts, and business users who rely on spreadsheets for daily tasks. With over 80% of job postings in finance, operations, and administrative support listing Excel as a required skill, mastery of this tool significantly enhances employability. The curriculum aligns with industry demands, ensuring learners gain practical expertise in managing data, creating reports, and building visualizations essential for modern business workflows.

Students engage with core components of Microsoft Excel within the Microsoft 365 environment, mastering hands-on tasks such as creating and formatting worksheets, managing cell ranges, building tables, applying formulas and functions, and generating charts. Through interactive labs conducted directly in Excel Desktop or Excel for the web, learners complete real-world projects including building professional budgets, sales invoices, and team performance dashboards. These exercises emphasize data organization, calculation accuracy, and visual representation using tools like AutoSum, sorting, filtering, and pivot tables. The lab environment leverages native Excel features, allowing students to configure workbooks, apply number formatting, and use conditional logic in a live, performance-based setting.

This training prepares candidates for the globally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate certification, which validates essential spreadsheet competency and is highly regarded across industries. Certified professionals report an average annual salary of $64,000, with opportunities for advancement into roles such as financial analyst, reporting specialist, or business operations coordinator. Koenig Solutions enhances preparation with instructor-led, Guaranteed-to-Run sessions using official Microsoft courseware, ensuring learners receive structured, hands-on experience. Upon completion, students are equipped to create, manage, and share professional workbooks—enabling confident entry into data-driven roles and long-term career growth in business and finance.

What You'll Learn

Construct data models in Excel Basics by Microsoft to streamline enterprise-wide data analysis and reporting workflows.
Execute advanced sorting and filtering operations in Excel Basics by Microsoft to accelerate information retrieval and data organization.
Implement complex formulas and VLOOKUP functions in Excel Basics by Microsoft to automate reporting workflows and eliminate manual calculation errors.
Apply Conditional Formatting in Excel Basics by Microsoft to highlight critical business trends and improve data visualization clarity.
Design structured Excel tables in Excel Basics by Microsoft to enhance dataset management and ensure scalable data analysis.
Generate PivotTables in Excel Basics by Microsoft to summarize extensive datasets and produce rapid, actionable business insights.

Skills You'll Gain

Excel Workbook Basics Excel Cell Formatting Excel Data Entry Excel Number Formats Excel Formulas Excel Functions SUM Function AVERAGE Function COUNT Function IF Function Excel Tables Sort Data Filter Data Excel Charts Chart Elements AutoSum Quick Analysis

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows desktop, Start menu, and File Explorer for navigating and managing files
Corporate Training
Get a Corporate Quote

Volume discounts · Dedicated account manager · Custom scheduling

Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the Excel Basics certification exam

Exam Details
Exam Name
Excel Basics
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
Questions
Duration
Passing Score
Validity
Let's Talk

Request for more information

Excel Basics

We'll respond within 1 business day · No spam, ever.

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

78%

of Excel Basics certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+15%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Excel Basics certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Office Administrator
  • Junior Business Analyst
  • Financial Clerk
  • Operations Coordinator

Companies Hiring

5,000+
Microsoft Accenture Deloitte JPMorgan Chase Bank of America Walmart IBM PwC Amazon Target

and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Excel Basics certified professionals

Real Transformations

Course Student Reviews

Real results from IT professionals who trained with Koenig — rated 4.9/5 from 18,400+ verified reviews.

18,400+
Verified Reviews
4.9 / 5
Average Rating
95%
Would Recommend
1M+
Professionals Trained
  • ★★★★★

    “Passed AZ-104 on first attempt. The MCT knew the exact exam patterns and the labs were exactly what Microsoft tests. Worth every penny.”

    Rahul M.

    Rahul M.

    Azure Administrator

    AZ-104 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”

    Sarah K.

    Sarah K.

    CISO, Financial Services

    Enterprise Client ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “The 1-on-1 format was a game changer. My trainer adjusted the pace to my schedule and I cleared PL-300 while working full-time.”

    Ahmed R.

    Ahmed R.

    Business Intelligence Lead

    PL-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “From AZ-900 to AZ-305 in 6 months. Koenig's structured roadmap and MCT mentoring made the expert level achievable.”

    Priya S.

    Priya S.

    Cloud Solutions Architect

    AZ-305 Expert ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “As an L&D head I've used 5 training vendors. Koenig's MCT quality, MOC materials, and ESI compliance is in a different league.”

    James T.

    James T.

    Head of L&D, UK Enterprise

    100+ Learners Trained ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “SC-900 and SC-300 back to back — both cleared first try. The security curriculum at Koenig is incredibly thorough and up to date.”

    Aisha N.

    Aisha N.

    Security Analyst

    SC-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “AI-102 was daunting but the trainer broke it down perfectly. Real Azure OpenAI labs made the difference. Highly recommend.”

    David L.

    David L.

    AI Engineer

    AI-102 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”

    Mei W.

    Mei W.

    Data Platform Engineer

    DP-600 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Our whole DevOps team got AZ-400 certified through Koenig's corporate training. Smooth logistics and top-tier MCTs throughout.”

    Carlos R.

    Carlos R.

    Engineering Manager

    AZ-400 Team Training ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Passed AZ-104 on first attempt. The MCT knew the exact exam patterns and the labs were exactly what Microsoft tests. Worth every penny.”

    Rahul M.

    Rahul M.

    Azure Administrator

    AZ-104 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”

    Sarah K.

    Sarah K.

    CISO, Financial Services

    Enterprise Client ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “The 1-on-1 format was a game changer. My trainer adjusted the pace to my schedule and I cleared PL-300 while working full-time.”

    Ahmed R.

    Ahmed R.

    Business Intelligence Lead

    PL-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “From AZ-900 to AZ-305 in 6 months. Koenig's structured roadmap and MCT mentoring made the expert level achievable.”

    Priya S.

    Priya S.

    Cloud Solutions Architect

    AZ-305 Expert ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “As an L&D head I've used 5 training vendors. Koenig's MCT quality, MOC materials, and ESI compliance is in a different league.”

    James T.

    James T.

    Head of L&D, UK Enterprise

    100+ Learners Trained ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “SC-900 and SC-300 back to back — both cleared first try. The security curriculum at Koenig is incredibly thorough and up to date.”

    Aisha N.

    Aisha N.

    Security Analyst

    SC-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “AI-102 was daunting but the trainer broke it down perfectly. Real Azure OpenAI labs made the difference. Highly recommend.”

    David L.

    David L.

    AI Engineer

    AI-102 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”

    Mei W.

    Mei W.

    Data Platform Engineer

    DP-600 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Our whole DevOps team got AZ-400 certified through Koenig's corporate training. Smooth logistics and top-tier MCTs throughout.”

    Carlos R.

    Carlos R.

    Engineering Manager

    AZ-400 Team Training ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Passed AZ-104 on first attempt. The MCT knew the exact exam patterns and the labs were exactly what Microsoft tests. Worth every penny.”

    Rahul M.

    Rahul M.

    Azure Administrator

    AZ-104 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”

    Sarah K.

    Sarah K.

    CISO, Financial Services

    Enterprise Client ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “The 1-on-1 format was a game changer. My trainer adjusted the pace to my schedule and I cleared PL-300 while working full-time.”

    Ahmed R.

    Ahmed R.

    Business Intelligence Lead

    PL-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Passed AZ-104 on first attempt. The MCT knew the exact exam patterns and the labs were exactly what Microsoft tests. Worth every penny.”

    Rahul M.

    Rahul M.

    Azure Administrator

    AZ-104 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “I trained 15 of my team members for SC-200. Koenig's on-site delivery was seamless and all 15 passed within 3 months.”

    Sarah K.

    Sarah K.

    CISO, Financial Services

    Enterprise Client ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “The 1-on-1 format was a game changer. My trainer adjusted the pace to my schedule and I cleared PL-300 while working full-time.”

    Ahmed R.

    Ahmed R.

    Business Intelligence Lead

    PL-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “From AZ-900 to AZ-305 in 6 months. Koenig's structured roadmap and MCT mentoring made the expert level achievable.”

    Priya S.

    Priya S.

    Cloud Solutions Architect

    AZ-305 Expert ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “As an L&D head I've used 5 training vendors. Koenig's MCT quality, MOC materials, and ESI compliance is in a different league.”

    James T.

    James T.

    Head of L&D, UK Enterprise

    100+ Learners Trained ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “SC-900 and SC-300 back to back — both cleared first try. The security curriculum at Koenig is incredibly thorough and up to date.”

    Aisha N.

    Aisha N.

    Security Analyst

    SC-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “From AZ-900 to AZ-305 in 6 months. Koenig's structured roadmap and MCT mentoring made the expert level achievable.”

    Priya S.

    Priya S.

    Cloud Solutions Architect

    AZ-305 Expert ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “As an L&D head I've used 5 training vendors. Koenig's MCT quality, MOC materials, and ESI compliance is in a different league.”

    James T.

    James T.

    Head of L&D, UK Enterprise

    100+ Learners Trained ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “SC-900 and SC-300 back to back — both cleared first try. The security curriculum at Koenig is incredibly thorough and up to date.”

    Aisha N.

    Aisha N.

    Security Analyst

    SC-300 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “AI-102 was daunting but the trainer broke it down perfectly. Real Azure OpenAI labs made the difference. Highly recommend.”

    David L.

    David L.

    AI Engineer

    AI-102 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”

    Mei W.

    Mei W.

    Data Platform Engineer

    DP-600 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Our whole DevOps team got AZ-400 certified through Koenig's corporate training. Smooth logistics and top-tier MCTs throughout.”

    Carlos R.

    Carlos R.

    Engineering Manager

    AZ-400 Team Training ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “AI-102 was daunting but the trainer broke it down perfectly. Real Azure OpenAI labs made the difference. Highly recommend.”

    David L.

    David L.

    AI Engineer

    AI-102 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “DP-600 Fabric certification done in 3 weeks of part-time study. The customised schedule around my timezone was a lifesaver.”

    Mei W.

    Mei W.

    Data Platform Engineer

    DP-600 Certified ✓ Verified
  • ★★★★★

    “Our whole DevOps team got AZ-400 certified through Koenig's corporate training. Smooth logistics and top-tier MCTs throughout.”

    Carlos R.

    Carlos R.

    Engineering Manager

    AZ-400 Team Training ✓ Verified

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Excel Basics training course

Is the Microsoft Excel Basics certification exam included in the training, and what is the cost if taken separately?
The official Microsoft Excel Basics certification exam is not included in your tuition and requires a separate purchase. The MO-200 exam fee is $100 USD, though regional pricing may apply. You must register and pay directly via Certiport or Pearson VUE.
What training formats does Koenig Solutions offer for Excel Basics, and is there a Guaranteed-to-Run option?
Koenig Solutions provides Excel Basics training via live 1-on-1, public instructor-led, or self-paced Flexi Video formats. Our live sessions are Guaranteed-to-Run, meaning training proceeds as scheduled even with one student. We also offer flexible weekend and custom scheduling options.
How long is lab access provided, and what type of environment is used for hands-on practice?
You receive 30 days of post-course lab access for your Excel Basics training. We utilize a secure, cloud-based sandbox environment. This allows you to practice within a real-time, professional-grade Microsoft Excel workspace that mirrors actual production-level software functionality.
What is Koenig Solutions' rescheduling and cancellation policy for Excel Basics training?
Koenig permits free rescheduling for Excel Basics training if requested at least 72 hours before your start date. Cancellations within the 72-hour window incur a 25% administrative fee. Earlier cancellations qualify for a full refund or credit toward future training.
What is the format, number of questions, time limit, and passing score for the Excel Basics certification exam?
The Excel Basics MO-200 exam features 40-60 performance-based questions, including interactive tasks and multiple-choice items. You have 50 minutes to complete the test. The passing score is 700 out of 1000, adhering to strict Microsoft certification standards.
How long is the Microsoft Excel Basics certification valid, and what is the renewal process?
Your Microsoft Excel Basics certification remains valid for 12 months. To renew, simply pass a free, unproctored online assessment via Microsoft Learn within six months of your expiration date. This process extends your certification for another full year.
What post-training support does Koenig provide after completing the Excel Basics course?
After your Excel Basics course, Koenig supports your success with 6 hours of free trainer consultation. You also receive 6 months of video access, specialized Qubits exam prep resources, and an official certificate of completion to validate your new skills.
What are the prerequisites or experience needed to benefit from the Excel Basics course?
The Excel Basics course targets beginners but requires basic computer literacy. Microsoft suggests 150 hours of hands-on practice or formal instruction to master the MO-200 exam objectives. This ensures you are fully job-ready upon earning your professional certification.
What career impact or salary increase can one expect after earning the Excel Basics certification?
Earning your Microsoft Excel Basics certification opens doors to roles like data analyst or administrative specialist. Koenig placement data from major employers like Bank of America indicates that certified professionals can see salary increases of up to 15%.
How does Koenig's Excel Basics training compare to self-study in terms of success rates and time efficiency?
Koenig's Excel Basics training delivers a 90% exam pass rate, far exceeding the 50% rate for self-study. Our structured, 8-hour intensive course provides expert trainer support and hands-on labs, saving you weeks of time compared to independent learning methods.
100%

Happiness Guarantee

We are so confident in the quality of our training that we offer a full money-back guarantee. Not satisfied? Contact us within 24 hours of your first session — we'll refund you completely, no questions asked.

Full Refund

Within 24 hours

No Questions

Asked ever

Secure Payment

Encrypted checkout

PCI DSS

Compliant