Excel Automation with AI: Merge and Reconcile Spreadsheets

Handling massive amounts of data across multiple spreadsheets can be incredibly tedious, especially for accounting and operations tasks. What if you could use artificial intelligence to automate the heavy lifting of data reconciliation and file merging? This text-based course teaches you how to leverage modern AI tools to streamline your daily spreadsheet workflows. You will discover how to craft effective prompts to generate complex formulas, automate repetitive data matching, and seamlessly merge multiple Excel files into a single source of truth. What you'll learn: • Understand foundational AI concepts and how they apply to spreadsheet automation. • Master prompt engineering techniques to generate accurate Excel formulas and functions. • Apply AI-assisted methods to batch reconcile data and identify discrepancies across different files. • Merge and consolidate multiple spreadsheets efficiently using AI-guided workflows and modern dynamic arrays. • Practice using AI to generate basic automation scripts and Power Query steps for repeatable data transformations. The course begins with core terminology surrounding AI and spreadsheet automation before moving into practical, text-based exercises. You will progress through step-by-step written scenarios that teach you how to handle real-world data merging and checking challenges. Designed entirely for beginners, this course requires no previous programming or advanced Excel experience—just a basic familiarity with navigating spreadsheets. Start reading today to transform your manual spreadsheet tasks into efficient, AI-powered automated workflows.