Excel Courses for free with Microsoft 365

Ellie 110 Reputation points
2025-10-30T18:50:15.8966667+00:00

I am wondering if I pay for Microsoft 365, if I can take an excel class for free. It says I can but I am unable to get it to let me do so. Would you be able to provide me with a link that could help me with this? Thank you for your time.

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  1. Ian-T 7,860 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-31T04:00:16.5933333+00:00

    Hello Ellie,

    Thank you for posting your question in Microsoft Q&A Forum.

    From your description, I can understand that you want to attend Excel's classes, but it said that you were unable to do it.

    Microsoft does provide free training content for Microsoft 365 and Excel through official channels. Here are some relevant links and how to access them:

    • The Microsoft Learn site "Microsoft 365" learning paths: Training for Microsoft 365 - this offers self-paced modules and learning paths.

    What I would suggest you try:

    1. Go to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/m365/ and click on "Browse all learning paths" and search for Excel
    2. Sign in with the exact Microsoft 365 account that you have your subscription.
    3. Choose a learning path/course labeled "Excel" (for example: "Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel")
    4. If you are prompted to pay, check if you can select an "Audit" or "Free access" option.
    5. If your subscription should include it but you still cannot access it, please contact Microsoft Support with your description details and ask: "Am I eligible for the included training?"

    I hope it helps, please feel free to let me know if you need any further assistance.

    Hope you have a great day

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  2. Rahim De Nelson Selvarajah 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-07T13:18:56.67+00:00

    Microsoft Learn Excel training is free. Use: learn.microsoft.com. Microsoft 365 gives Excel access, but lessons are separate.

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  3. Rahim De Nelson Selvarajah 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-07T13:18:06.7433333+00:00

    Yes — and I checked Microsoft’s current information for you.

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  4. Claire Brooks 0 Reputation points
    2026-08-05T16:11:28.53+00:00

    I am unable to gain access on learn.microsft.com

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