Overview
Confidently use Microsoft Excel from scratch, even with zero prior experience, Navigate the Excel interface (cells, rows, columns, ribbons, sheets) with ease, Enter, edit, organize, and manage data correctly using best practices, Format spreadsheets professionally using fonts, colors, borders, alignment, and styles, Use essential Excel formulas such as SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX, COUNT, and COUNTA, Apply logical functions like IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF in real situations, Work efficiently with Tables, including filtering, sorting, and calculated columns, Create clear and meaningful charts (Column, Bar, Line, Pie) to visualize data, Build and use PivotTables and PivotCharts to summarize large datasets, Clean and prepare data using tools like Remove Duplicates, Text to Columns, Flash Fill, and Find & Replace, Understand relative vs absolute cell references and use them correctly in formulas, Complete a full real-life Excel project from scratch, building a Small Business Sales Dashboard, Present Excel work professionally, ready for managers, clients, or interviews, Use Excel confidently in real jobs, especially in HR, administration, business, and office roles
This course is perfect for: students, job seekers, office workers, HR professionals, small business owners, and anyone who feels Excel is “too hard” and wants a gentle, supportive and step by step learning experience.
There are NO prior requirements to take this course. There are NO prior requirements to take this course., You only need: a computer or laptop (Windows or Mac), Microsoft Excel installed (any recent version is fine), basic ability to use a mouse and keyboard, willingness to learn slowly and step by step, You do NOT need: any previous Excel knowledge, any math or accounting background, any business or technical experience, any advanced computer skills.
Learn Excel Step by Step: Beginner to Confident User
Do you feel confused or scared when you open Excel?
Have you tried learning Excel before but felt it was too fast, too technical, or overwhelming?
This course is designed especially for you.
A Calm, Beginner-Friendly Excel Course — From Zero to Confidence
Learn Excel Step by Step: Beginner to Confident User is a complete Excel masterclass for total beginners.
You don’t need any prior Excel knowledge.
You don’t need to be “good with computers.”
You just need the willingness to learn — slowly, gently, and with confidence.
I guide you step by step, exactly like a patient tutor sitting next to you.
About Your Instructor
My name is Rustam Rustamov.
I’m an HR Manager with over 5 years of professional experience and a Computer Science graduate from Baku State University.
In my HR career, I’ve used Excel daily — for:
• employee lists
• salary analysis
• reports
• dashboards
• performance tracking
• data cleaning and organization
I’ve also trained many beginners who were afraid of Excel.
I understand where beginners struggle, and I teach in a way that removes fear and builds confidence.
What Makes This Course Different?
Very slow & extremely detailed explanations
• Beginner-first approach — no assumptions
• Camera + screen recording (you see me and Excel together)
• Real-life examples (HR, business, personal use)
• Practice projects after each section
• Motivational and friendly teaching style
• Final real-life Excel project from scratch
What You Will Learn
This course covers everything a beginner needs, including:
• Understanding Excel from zero (cells, rows, columns)
• Entering, editing, and organizing data
• Formatting data professionally
• Sorting, filtering, and managing lists
• Essential formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, COUNTIF, etc.)
• Working with tables
• Creating charts and visualizations
• PivotTables (explained simply)
• Data cleaning tools
• Productivity tips and shortcuts
• Printing and page layout
• Building a complete real-life Excel project
• Using Excel confidently for jobs, HR, business, and daily life
Final Project: Real-Life Excel Dashboard
At the end of the course, we build a Small Business Sales Dashboard together:
• Large real-world dataset
• Tables and formulas
• Charts and summaries
• Clean, professional workbook
• Presentation-ready Excel file
This project connects all lessons and gives you something real to show.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
• Absolute beginners
• Students and graduates
• Office workers
• HR professionals
• Job seekers
• Small business owners
• Anyone who wants to finally understand Excel
If you’ve ever said:
“Excel is not for me”
This course will change that.
By the End of This Course
You won’t just “know Excel.”
You will feel confident opening Excel, understanding data, and using it in real life.
You’ll go from: Confused and afraid
To: Calm, confident, and capable
Start learning Excel the calm and friendly way
Join now and take your first step toward real Excel confidence.
Rustam Rustamov
Hello and welcome.
My name is Rustam Rustamov, and I’m an HR Manager with over 5 years of real-world professional experience, passionate about helping complete beginners learn new skills with confidence.
I graduated from Baku State University with a degree in Computer Science, and throughout my career, I’ve worked daily with tools like Microsoft Excel, data analysis, reports, dashboards, and decision-making systems used in real companies.
As an HR Manager, I don’t just teach software — I use it in real life:
Salary analysis
Employee databases
Performance tracking
Reports for management
Data-driven decisions
That’s why my teaching style is practical, calm, and beginner-focused.
I truly believe that anyone can learn new skills — even if you feel:
“I’m not technical”
“Excel looks scary”
“I’ve never used this before”
In my courses, I teach slowly, gently, and step by step.
No rushing.
No confusing words.
No pressure.
My goal is simple:
Help beginners feel confident, motivated, and capable — not overwhelmed.
On Udemy, I teach Excel and other useful software tools that help you:
Work smarter
Improve your career
Feel more confident at work
Build real, usable skills
If you’re a beginner who wants a friendly instructor, real-life examples, and clear explanations, you’re in the right place.
I’m happy to be part of your learning journey.