Every business professional, whether working for himself or for a large company, will find a time when he needs to know a little bit more about the quintessential business program Microsoft Excel than he already does. For most of us, those times can be daunting or scary until we recruit a coworker to assist us. But that’s not the only way out: Learn it for yourself.
The biggest barrier in front of you isn’t your own knowledge and skills, it’s your willingness to make time to step outside of your comfort zone and to focus on an area that appears to be foreign to you. When it comes to attaining new skills, though, a little Excel training is just what the doctor ordered. With other programs, you might find that your time investment doesn’t wind up paying off active dividends. However, Excel will always come in handy whether to better organize your notes, report on past projects, or project for future ones.
Bottom line: You can impress bosses and colleagues by showing complete and rich charts at meetings and in presentation slides. How can you get started? You have three options:
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Excel tutorial from Skillfeed
Who has the time these days to do homework during or after work? Well, you can pick up new skills during your lunch break or while you wait for a conference call to begin. If you squeeze in a little bit of time to exercise, it can pay off in the long run. The same is true for your own workplace skills. Find a subject that helps you do your job better and then dedicate yourself to working to strengthen your core.
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Excel overview from Skillfeed
Everyone learns differently, and some people might like to sit down for a longer period of time when they’re less harried. In the time it takes to watch a Hollywood movie, you can walk away with a stronger knowledge of what a computer program does and can offer you. Rather than address a specific question or problem as it comes up, you can prepare yourself for the next one ahead of time. This will help you problem-solve better, and can even save you time from worrying or troubleshooting.
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Excel course from Skillfeed
For those looking to really master a program, it’ll take some more time. Imagine if you wanted to really learn a language so you could speak it as a local would — you’d take the time to study, review, and practice. The same can be said about some computer courses which are easy to find and watch, but can be hard to understand and follow at times. Unless you’re already a native, it can be difficult to get your head around. Giving the proper time to get comfortable with Excel will pay off in the end. Instead of stressing, you’ll be impressing.
