Want to work with business data confidently, build accurate reports, and solve real data lookup challenges using Excel? This Excel VLOOKUP Mastery course takes you from understanding formula structure to applying VLOOKUP in real business datasets.
Excel VLOOKUP Mastery for Real-World Data Analysis
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Beginner level
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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Build strong foundations an Excel form confidently create VLOOKUP formulas that deliver accurate results across real business datasets.
Use VLOOKUP across massive datasets, do cross-sheet lookups, and create templates you can apply in reports and operations.
Fix VLOOKUP errors like #N/A, #REF, and #VALUE using practical debugging methods to prevent data mismatches and reporting mistakes.
Apply exact and approximate match logic, performance lookups, and solve real business data problems using structured lookup techniques.
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February 2026
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module builds your Excel formula foundation by helping you understand syntax, structure, and how formulas actually process data. You will also learn VLOOKUP logic in detail and complete your first formula implementation with confidence.
What's included
6 videos2 readings4 assignments
This module focuses on applying VLOOKUP in real business scenarios using large datasets and cross-sheet lookups. You will also learn how to fix errors, debug incorrect results, and handle real-world data challenges effectively.
What's included
6 videos3 readings4 assignments
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Frequently asked questions
VLOOKUP is used to search and extract data from big tables automatically. It is commonly used for business reporting, dashboards, data validation, and operational data matching.
This course is perfect for data analysts, operations team members, finance staff, HR professionals, and anyone dealing with daily reporting or business datasets in Excel.
No, youdon’thave to be an Excel wizard! The course begins with basic formulas and takes you through complex real-world VLOOKUP applications and troubleshooting.
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