Excel & Google Sheets Mastery vs SQL for Analysts
A side-by-side comparison of two GeraLearn courses on price, level, length, certificate, and the exact skills each one teaches — so you can pick the right one and start today.
Quick answer
Both are strong, highly-rated GeraLearn courses. On price-for-rating, Excel & Google Sheets Mastery (£39, 4.8★) is the better value pick. Choose SQL for Analysts instead if its skill set matches your goal more closely — see the breakdown below.
Side by side
Every figure below is GeraLearn's own published course detail.
| Measure | Excel & Google Sheets Mastery | SQL for Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39 | £39 |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Length | 16 hours | 18 hours |
| Format | video + exercises | video + exercises |
| Rating | 4.8★ | 4.8★ |
| Learners enrolled | 14,200 | 9,800 |
| Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Data & Analytics | Data & Analytics |
Only Excel & Google Sheets Mastery teaches
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Pivot tables
- XLOOKUP
- Data visualisation
- Power Query
Only SQL for Analysts teaches
- SQL
- Database querying
- Window functions
- CTEs
- Data analysis with SQL
Frequently asked questions
- Should I take Excel & Google Sheets Mastery or SQL for Analysts?
- It depends on your goal. Excel & Google Sheets Mastery is a beginner course (16 hours, £39, rated 4.8★) aimed at office professionals, analysts, students, small business owners. SQL for Analysts is a beginner course (18 hours, £39, rated 4.8★) aimed at business analysts, marketing analysts, operations staff, finance professionals accessing data. On price-for-rating, Excel & Google Sheets Mastery is the stronger value pick; choose SQL for Analysts if its skills match your goal more closely.
- Is Excel & Google Sheets Mastery or SQL for Analysts cheaper?
- Both cost the same: £39.
- What will I learn in Excel & Google Sheets Mastery?
- Excel & Google Sheets Mastery teaches Excel, Google Sheets, Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Data visualisation, Power Query. It runs 16 hours in a video + exercises format at beginner level. Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.
- What will I learn in SQL for Analysts?
- SQL for Analysts teaches SQL, Database querying, Window functions, CTEs, Data analysis with SQL. It runs 18 hours in a video + exercises format at beginner level. Prerequisites: Basic spreadsheet skills helpful.
- Do both courses include a certificate?
- Yes — both offer a verified certificate of completion you can add to your CV or LinkedIn. Free courses are free to audit, with the certificate available for a small fee.
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