Google Sheets Formulas for Data Analysis and Automation

Struggling to make sense of messy spreadsheets or spending hours on manual calculations? Mastering formulas is the key to unlocking the true analytical power of your data without manual effort. This text-based course guides you from spreadsheet basics to sophisticated automation techniques. You will transition from entering simple numbers to building dynamic, self-updating spreadsheets that analyze data automatically. By reading through practical examples, you will learn how to structure formulas, clean raw data, and generate automated reports. What you'll learn: - Understand core spreadsheet anatomy, cell referencing, and basic formula syntax - Clean and format messy text data using functions like TRIM, PROPER, and REGEX basics - Perform logical evaluations and multi-criteria calculations with IF, IFS, SUMIFS, and COUNTIFS - Lookup and merge datasets dynamically using modern functions like XLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH - Analyze complex datasets efficiently using dynamic array formulas and FILTER functions - Automate routine reporting tasks and build interactive dashboard elements We begin with essential terminology, syntax rules, and foundational math operations before moving into advanced logical, lookup, and array formulas. Each concept is explained through clear written scenarios and structured text walkthroughs. This course is designed specifically for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in data analysis. No prior spreadsheet experience is required. Start your journey toward automated data analysis today.