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Google Sheets Functions for Beginners

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Google Sheets Functions for Beginners

Kick-start your journey to mastering formulas and functions in Google Sheets.

Duration 60 minutes
Level Beginner
Completion Certificate + Badge

Course Overview

This introductory session builds your confidence with formulas and functions in Google Sheets. Whether you are brand new to spreadsheets or expanding your foundational knowledge, this course will help you understand how to work with functions more efficiently and accurately.

Across sixteen essential functions, you'll learn how to apply them to real-world scenarios, recognise and fix common formula errors, and use Google Sheets' built-in helper tools to learn new functions on your own. The session forms part of our Google Sheets learning pathway, covering fundamentals right through to advanced topics.

By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to confidently use a wide range of functions and build a strong foundation for more advanced Sheets skills.

Skills Gained

Function Fundamentals Error Troubleshooting Lookups & Data Handling Functions Helper & Learning Tools Spreadsheet Confidence

What You'll Learn

• Function Basics – Understand how functions work, how to write them, and how to avoid common mistakes.
• Sixteen Essential Functions – Including VLOOKUP, ARRAYFORMULA, SPLIT, and more to strengthen your foundation.
• Recognising Errors – Learn how to identify and fix common function errors with confidence.
• Applying Functions to Real Data – Use functions to clean, search, and manipulate datasets efficiently.
• Learning More Independently – Use Google Sheets' built-in function helper to discover new tools on your own.
• Building Towards Advanced Skills – Develop the groundwork needed for future topics like pivot tables and advanced formulas.

Who Is This For?

This course is perfect for people who:

✓ are new to Google Sheets wanting to build confidence with functions
✓ want to troubleshoot errors and understand formulas better
✓ are working with data who want to speed up everyday tasks

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with Google Sheets. No prior experience with functions is required — this session begins with the essentials.

Upon Completion

Digital Badge

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Certificate of Completion

Official certificate to showcase your achievement

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