Excel novice looking for suggestions on top training programs/courses to help expand skill set

[jmd914]

Hi everyone,

I'm a relative novice when it comes to using excel. I use Excel 2007 for Windows XP, and my background is a computer class in high school and some basic skills I have picked up through college/work on my own over the years. I have one of those excel for dummies books, and its great for reference if I need to do something on the fly, but it doesn't allow me to practice and actually LEARN the skills. I'm looking for a class or training program of some sort that could help me expand my skill set and make me more proficient and knowledgeable. I live in the NYC area and I'm open to a web course as well. Any suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

-JD

 

[shg]

Check your community colleges -- all of them offer Excel classes.

 

[strive4peace]

I would suggest you spend your time watching video tutorials -- here are some channels that have excellent video tutorials on YouTube:

Bill Jelen - YouTube
excelisfun -- 1900 Excel How To Videos - YouTube
Contextures Excel Tutorials - YouTube
TomsTipsForExcel - YouTube
Excel Tutorials by Chandoo.org - YouTube