How Will Learning Excel Help You At Work?

By Ruoro Kairu

According to a recent independent survey, more than 80% of professions use Microsoft Excel. In schools and learning institutions, Excel can be used to record data and compare the performance of different students. Business people and organizations use the program to evaluate which products and services are selling and which aren’t. Entrepreneurs can also use Excel to track money coming in and being spent around the company.

Unfortunately, few people utilize Excel to its full potential as it’s rarely understood – many professionals find it intimidating and only useful to those who directly handle statistics, data, and money. This couldn’t be further from the truth, most businesses and departments can incorporate the Excel program and have easier operations.

Here are four overlooked benefits of Excel that will help ease your daily duties and make you more productive;

1. Excel is versatile… not just for making tables

When you were taking basic computer lessons, you might have used excel to create tables or merge cells together. However, Excel is more than just merging cells.

For instance, did you know you can perform these tasks through the excel platform?

  • Create, build and edit images in an easy manner
  • Organize your data in an easy and presentable way
  • Perform both basic and complex math functions so you don’t have to manually do it
  • Turn batches of data into helpful charts and graphics
  • Analyze data to predict future outcomes

In essence, Excel is more than just about tables, it’s about turning the platform into a creative problem-solving tool. Moreover, it is not an abstract program as you might have thought earlier, you can be creative and play around with various functionalities to achieve the desired effect.

2. Excel lessens your workload

More than just organizing your data, Excel’s surplus functions and programs will save you time. For example, instead of adding up hundreds of columns of monthly expenses, you can easily record them as you go and add them up within minutes.

Beyond just adding up large sums of figures within seconds, you’re also assured of more accurate data as the formulas are set and verified.

3. Excel will open you up to promotions and better job opportunities

Excel is proving to be one of the most resourceful skills in the job market. As noted above, Excel is not just for those who directly deal with figures and numbers. With advanced Excel skills, you’ll open yourself up to promotions in managerial positions. For instance, taking an advanced Excel class will give you insight into figures and numbers. This could lead you to be promoted as your skills are above the rest. You could also be promoted for your in-depth understanding of the data and understandable presentation.

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4. Excel will increase your productivity

With enhanced data, you’ll be able to communicate your ideas better to your employees, bosses, colleagues, clients, investors, and more. With advanced Excel, you’ll be able to effectively convert raw data and numbers to appealing charts and graphics. Consequently, you’ll not only be a better communicator, but you’ll also be more productive and meet your objectives.

Whether you’re a graphic designer, teacher, accountant, statistician, or another field, advanced excel will help improve on your job or business.

The benefits availed by understanding Excel can easily be seen and will benefit you, whichever field you’re in.

To gain practical knowledge in the Excel program, enroll in our Advanced Excel Class.

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