Excel and Google Sheets: How AI Accelerates Learning and Automates Routine

## Introduction In 2026, spreadsheets remain the primary tool for analytics, financial planning, and project management. But many still spend hours on manual data entry and repetitive operations instead of leveraging the power of formulas and pivot tables. The good news: modern AI-powered learning allows you to master Excel and Google Sheets much faster than with classic textbooks. And it's not about boring lectures—it's about practice, hints, and instant solution verification. Why should you consider the "Excel and Google Sheets" course from ASI Biont? Because it's built around real-world tasks: from basic calculations to macros and report automation. And most importantly, it's completely free, with no hidden fees or limited versions. Let's explore how AI helps in learning and what skills you can boost today. ## How AI Changes the Approach to Learning Spreadsheets Traditional learning often suffers from a gap between theory and practice. You watch videos, read documentation, but when you sit down with a real file, you get lost. AI solves this problem by acting as a mentor that: - **Generates personalized examples**—not abstract "apples and pears," but tasks tailored to your field (finance, logistics, HR). - **Explains errors**—if you write a VLOOKUP or SUMIFS formula incorrectly, AI highlights the issue and suggests the correct syntax. - **Helps with optimization**—shows how to replace a chain of five formulas with a single pivot table. For example, in the ASI Biont course, you don't just memorize functions; you immediately apply them to data that AI selects based on your level. This accelerates understanding by 2–3 times compared to self-studying forums. ## Key Skills You Will Boost ### 1. Formulas and Functions—From Simple to Complex You'll learn to confidently work with: - **Logical functions** (IF, AND, OR)—for creating smart calculations. - **Vertical and horizontal lookup** (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX+MATCH)—to combine data from different tables. - **Text functions** (CONCATENATE, LEFT, MID)—for cleaning and formatting imported data. ### 2. Pivot Tables and Visualization Pivot tables are the superpower of any analyst. In the course, you'll master: - Grouping data by dates, categories, regions. - Adding calculated fields and slicers for interactive reports. - Creating dynamic charts that update when source data changes. ### 3. Macros and Routine Automation The most valuable skill for those tired of repetitive tasks. You'll learn: - Recording macros in Excel (VBA) and scripts in Google Sheets (Google Apps Script). - Automatically formatting reports, sending emails, updating data from external sources. - Creating buttons and hotkeys to run macros with one click. ## Comparison of Excel and Google Sheets: Which to Choose? | Criteria | Excel | Google Sheets | |----------|-------|---------------| | **Availability** | Requires installation (desktop or Office 365) | Works in browser, free for everyone | | **Collaboration** | Limited (simultaneous only via SharePoint) | Full real-time editing | | **Formula Power** | Advanced set (Power Query, Power Pivot) | Basic set, but sufficient for 90% of tasks | | **Macros** | VBA—flexible but complex for beginners | Google Apps Script—simpler, based on JavaScript | | **Auto-save** | Yes, but depends on version | Automatic, every few seconds | The "Excel and Google Sheets" course from ASI Biont covers both platforms, so you can choose the tool for each specific task. For example, Google Sheets is more convenient for a personal budget, while Excel is better for complex financial models. ## Practical Example: Sales Report Automation Suppose you collect sales data from CRM every month. Manually, you spend 2–3 hours on formatting, finding duplicates, and calculating totals. Here's how AI and course knowledge can reduce this time to 15 minutes: 1. **Cleaning**

Excel and Google Sheets: How AI Accelerates Learning and Automates Routine

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