If you have used Excel, you will love this class! This 3-class series dives into <a href="https://coda.io/start?expiration=1577165727687&amp;hmac=3da1d23caa5812850a72b9a21ee06c9aa601c7e2eae0c32c16ab69bb915a0704&amp;utm_campaign=skillshare-class1&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=skillshare" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Coda</a>, a modern productivity tool powering freelance consultants, lean startups, and bigger companies such as Uber. 
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
<ul><li>A framework for understanding the productivity tools modern businesses and startups use today</li>
<li>The basic features of a modern data and project management platform called <a href="https://coda.io/start?expiration=1577165727687&amp;hmac=3da1d23caa5812850a72b9a21ee06c9aa601c7e2eae0c32c16ab69bb915a0704&amp;utm_campaign=skillshare-class1&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=skillshare" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Coda</a> used by companies such as <a href="https://blog.coda.io/the-story-of-yuhki-and-yixin-and-ubers-tracker-to-end-all-trackers-76a32faf1d9a" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Uber</a></li>
<li>Skills to build your own tools that don't require you to be an Excel guru or computer programmer</li>
<li>How to organize data for your projects including content marketing, HR, operations, and more!</li>
</ul>PREREQUISITES
<ol><li>Create a free Coda account by signing in with Google using <a href="https://coda.io/start?expiration=1577165727687&amp;hmac=3da1d23caa5812850a72b9a21ee06c9aa601c7e2eae0c32c16ab69bb915a0704&amp;utm_campaign=skillshare-class1&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=skillshare" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this special link for Skillshare subscribers</a></li>
<li>After you have created an account, open the Workbook &amp; Syllabus for this class (copy the doc) with <a href="https://coda.io/t/Beyond-Excel-1-Coda-doc-for-Skillshare_tyyRalGkDiI/preview" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> or <a href="https://coda.io/d/Beyond-Excel-I-Coda-doc-for-Skillshare_d9Z3PolTq2P/Intro_suih9#_luoLU" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this link</a></li>
</ol>ABOUT
The spreadsheet has not changed much in 40 years, but your team and business have evolved quickly. In today’s Slack-a-fied workplace, real-time updates and collaboration are the norm. Why are we still stuck in Excel and Google Sheets?
This class will explore productivity tools that are meant for today’s modern worker and team.
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This class is meant for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and businesses who need to stay productive with SaaS-based tools over expensive software programs. You will need to have an account with <a href="https://coda.io/start?expiration=1535500116195&amp;hmac=fcd2fb0fafff365543abcea1e59e74ef3830d3caae494f0e7cff680d3a5b9584&amp;utm_campaign=skillshare-class1&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=skillshare" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Coda</a> to take this class. Coda is in beta and invite-only, but will be free for Skillshare students.
STEPS TO GET CODA FOR FREE
<ol><li>Make sure you have a Google account</li>
<li>Register with <a href="https://coda.io/start?expiration=1577165727687&amp;hmac=3da1d23caa5812850a72b9a21ee06c9aa601c7e2eae0c32c16ab69bb915a0704&amp;utm_campaign=skillshare-class1&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=skillshare" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this special link</a> for Skillshare subscribers and click "Sign in with Google"</li>
<li>Follow the on-screen steps to integrate with your Google Drive</li>
<li>Open the Class 1 doc for Skillshare via two methods 1) Copy doc from <a href="https://coda.io/t/Beyond-Excel-1-Coda-doc-for-Skillshare_tyyRalGkDiI/preview" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> or 2) Open the doc directly with <a href="https://coda.io/d/Beyond-Excel-I-Coda-doc-for-Skillshare_d9Z3PolTq2P/Intro_suih9#_luoLU" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">this link</a> (It will say "View-only" in yellow). </li>
<li>If you opened the doc via method 2, click "Copy Doc" in the top-left corner dropdown menu dropdown menu next to the doc title):</li>
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Introduction: Beyond Excel 1

Intro to Productivity Tools

Productivity Tool Workflows

Why Coda and How to Sign Up 

What's Different about Coda

Using Tables to Boost Productivity

Custom Views of your Data

Filtering and Sorting your Data

Basic Formulas 

Mixing & Matching Data in your Doc

Comparing Excel with Coda

Asking for Help

Outro 

Beyond Excel I: Coda as Productivity Tool for Lean Startups, Entrepreneurs, and Freelancers

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