Level Up - Python in Excel: Unlocking Advanced Data Analysis and Automation

'Python in Excel: Unlocking Advanced Data Analysis and Automation' is a new MOOC (massive open online course) that launches in February 2025.
The aim of the MOOC is to guide learners in combining the strengths of Python and Excel, making data analysis, automation, and reporting more powerful and efficient.
About this course
With Python now integrated into Excel, learners will discover how to go beyond standard Excel functions to handle complex data tasks, automate workflows, and create advanced visualizations. The main objectives are to introduce the essentials of Python programming within Excel and to show participants how to use Python libraries to streamline data management, analysis, and presentation.
Target audience
This course is ideal for professionals, analysts, and anyone looking to elevate their data management skills in Excel. It’s especially useful for those in data-heavy fields, including finance, business, marketing, and education, who want to save time on repetitive tasks and improve their analytical capabilities. No prior Python experience is required, making it suitable for beginners.
Enrolment and assessment
Enrolment begins in February 2025, and the course is free for all participants. It includes practical assignments where learners apply Python within Excel to real-world scenarios. Flexible submission deadlines allow for self-paced progress, and a certificate of completion will be awarded to those who meet the course requirements.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Use Python within Excel for advanced data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis.
- Automate repetitive tasks in Excel by writing Python scripts, saving time on manual work.
- Utilise Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib to extend Excel’s capabilities for data processing and visualization.
- Create custom functions with Python to address complex tasks and enhance Excel’s functionality.
By the end of this course, participants will have developed valuable skills to manage and analyse data more effectively, using the combined power of Python and Excel to boost their productivity and add value to data-focused roles.
More details
The MOOC and all accompanying information can be found here.