Excel Formulas with AI: Prompting, Debugging, and Workflows

Writing complex Excel formulas from scratch can be time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when dealing with advanced data tasks. By leveraging modern AI assistants, you can instantly generate, explain, and troubleshoot formulas to work faster and smarter. This course guides you through the fundamentals of using AI to supercharge your spreadsheet productivity. You will transition from struggling with syntax to confidently prompting AI tools to build sophisticated calculations, handle nested functions, and modernize legacy formulas. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of prompt engineering specifically tailored for spreadsheet design and data analysis. - Generate complex Excel formulas, including XLOOKUP, nested IF statements, and modern dynamic arrays. - Debug broken or legacy formulas by using AI to pinpoint syntax errors and suggest optimized alternatives. - Translate plain-language business requirements into precise, functional spreadsheet calculations. - Apply advanced prompting techniques, such as role-based prompting and iterative refinement, to handle complex data transformation tasks. The course begins with foundational concepts of AI prompting and basic formula structure, then progresses to real-world scenarios, debugging exercises, and modern dynamic array workflows. This course is designed for beginners who want to use AI to simplify their Excel workflows, requiring no prior experience with AI prompting or advanced spreadsheet formulas. Read through the modules, practice the prompting techniques, and transform the way you work with spreadsheets today.