Facts about LinkedIn Learning checked on its public page in October 2026; its pricing and certificate details could not be confirmed and are not quoted. See linkedin.com/learning for current details. FormulaCamp is not affiliated with LinkedIn or Microsoft.
TL;DR
- Choose FormulaCamp if you want to practice typing formulas with instant checking, in an Excel-only path that includes Power Query, Power Pivot/DAX and Python in Excel.
- Choose LinkedIn Learning if you want a huge video library across many professional skills, you already have access through work or school, or you like video-led courses tied to your LinkedIn profile.
Who each is best for
LinkedIn Learning is best for people who want to watch courses from many instructors on many topics. Its public page highlights Excel courses such as "Learning Excel: Data Analysis (2025)" (about 3 hours 41 minutes) and "Excel Data Visualization: Mastering 20+ Charts and Graphs" (about 2 hours 23 minutes), alongside courses in other fields. It advertises a free first month and says it helps prepare for over 120 off-platform credentials. Many employers and schools provide access.
FormulaCamp is best for learning Excel by doing. Short theory, then tasks in a live browser spreadsheet that checks every answer instantly. Downloadable .xlsx tasks can be solved in desktop Excel and uploaded back for checking. 170 lessons in 16 tracks from Beginner to Expert, plus a 180-function reference in English and Russian.
Where LinkedIn Learning is better: video content, an enormous catalog beyond Excel, brand recognition, and the chance that your employer or library already pays for it. FormulaCamp has no video, no mobile app and no community yet, and its certificate is self-issued (not verified by a third party).
Where FormulaCamp is better: active practice. Watching a course is different from solving tasks that are marked right or wrong straight away. FormulaCamp also has a free tier with no trial clock, and a depth of Excel-specific tracks.
Side-by-side
| FormulaCamp | LinkedIn Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Short theory + hands-on tasks | Video courses |
| In-browser spreadsheet with auto-check | Yes | None described on the page we checked |
| Excel curriculum | 170 lessons, 16 tracks incl. Power Query, Power Pivot/DAX, Python in Excel | Multiple Excel courses (for example data analysis, chart visualization); breadth not assessed here |
| Certificates | Self-issued certificate of completion per track (not verified, not accredited) | Not confirmed on the page we checked |
| Free access | Beginner level, first hands-on lesson of every other track (intro quizzes are free too), all theory | Free first month (trial) |
| Languages | English, Russian | Not assessed |
| Mobile | Mobile browser; no app | Not confirmed on the page we checked |
Pricing (as of October 2026)
FormulaCamp Pro: $7.99 per month or $49 per year; the Beginner level, the first hands-on lesson of every other track and all theory are free.
LinkedIn Learning: its public page shows a free first month but no price, and we could not confirm the figures on its subscription page, so we do not quote any. Check linkedin.com/learning for the current price, and ask your employer, school or library whether you already have access.
FAQ
Is LinkedIn Learning good for Excel?
It has a range of Excel video courses. Whether it fits depends on whether you want to watch or practice.
Does a LinkedIn Learning course give me a certificate?
We could not confirm the certificate wording on the page we checked; look at the course page. FormulaCamp issues a self-issued certificate of completion for each finished track, not verified by a third party.
Which is better for Power Query or DAX?
FormulaCamp has dedicated Power Query and Power Pivot/DAX tracks (the intro and the first hands-on lesson of each are free). Check LinkedIn Learning's catalog for its current offering.
Can I use both?
Yes, video for explanations and FormulaCamp for practice.
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