How to get better at problem solving?

[PWil84]

Hello All,
I'm just beginning to use excel and at my current job I'm asked to do alot of data manipulation with excel. Oftentimes I'm using basic functions but occassionally I'll have days where I'm asked to do something that will require me to reach out to a tutor that I have to pay. When faced with a complex problem I find myself getting overwhelmed and not finding a solution. I know I need to get better at problem solving and arriving at a solution outside of paying someone. Mr. Excel is very helpful but overall I know I need to become a better problem solver. Any recommendations? Is there a website I can go to for a daily excel problem to solve for practice?

 

[etaf]

have you thought about going on a course ?
When you pay a tutor, does he/shee teach you , or just do the problem for you ?

Often google searches will help - but you may need to know a little before you can know what to search for.

There are a lot of good books available

And free courses online - I did look into some when i was teaching older people on using computers (silver surfers, back in 2010-17) - and quite a lot of good free stuff

I'm trying to find that
heres some - i booked mark and still work

Free Microsoft Excel Course - Contents Page

The contents page for the Free Microsoft Excel Course.

www.homeandlearn.co.uk

this is one i used a lot -

Free Technology Tutorials at GCFGlobal

Intimidated by computers? New to email or the web? Want to stay safe online or understand how your operating system works? Learn all of this and more in our Technology section.

edu.gcfglobal.org

Excel - Free Excel Tutorial at GCFGlobal
Excel - functions - Free Excel Formulas Tutorial at GCFGlobal

Is there a website I can go to for a daily excel problem to solve for practice?

I do not know of one off the top of my head,

But I will look around and may post a new reply , if i come across something

I searched for excel daily exercise

Excel Practice Online | Free Excel Exercises

Learn and practice dozens of Excel functions and tools online for free - from beginners to pro level, without the need to download any files.

excel-practice-online.com

Excel Exercises - Fun, Hands-on Practice Problems for Excel

The most fun and efficient way to learn Excel formulas, keyboard shortcuts, and more. Practice Excel skills with hands-on, interactive Excel exercises.

excelexercises.com

Also maybe a search for Excel daily practice

Mrexcel - has lots of youtube videos and books available

Do you learn from books ?

JUST be very careful with any FREE courses you see , DONT add any credit card/payment details -
Some courses you get things like the first lesson free in each section
so do be aware, they maybe scams in amongst some of the searches - but a lot are genuine

 

[PWil84]

have you thought about going on a course ?
When you pay a tutor, does he/shee teach you , or just do the problem for you ?

Often google searches will help - but you may need to know a little before you can know what to search for.

There are a lot of good books available

And free courses online - I did look into some when i was teaching older people on using computers (silver surfers, back in 2010-17) - and quite a lot of good free stuff

I'm trying to find that
heres some - i booked mark and still work

Free Microsoft Excel Course - Contents Page

The contents page for the Free Microsoft Excel Course.

www.homeandlearn.co.uk

this is one i used a lot -

Free Technology Tutorials at GCFGlobal

Intimidated by computers? New to email or the web? Want to stay safe online or understand how your operating system works? Learn all of this and more in our Technology section.

edu.gcfglobal.org

Excel - Free Excel Tutorial at GCFGlobal
Excel - functions - Free Excel Formulas Tutorial at GCFGlobal


I do not know of one off the top of my head,

But I will look around and may post a new reply , if i come across something

I searched for excel daily exercise

Excel Practice Online | Free Excel Exercises

Learn and practice dozens of Excel functions and tools online for free - from beginners to pro level, without the need to download any files.

excel-practice-online.com

Excel Exercises - Fun, Hands-on Practice Problems for Excel

The most fun and efficient way to learn Excel formulas, keyboard shortcuts, and more. Practice Excel skills with hands-on, interactive Excel exercises.

excelexercises.com

Also maybe a search for Excel daily practice

Mrexcel - has lots of youtube videos and books available

Do you learn from books ?

JUST be very careful with any FREE courses you see , DONT add any credit card/payment details -
Some courses you get things like the first lesson free in each section
so do be aware, they maybe scams in amongst some of the searches - but a lot are genuine

Thanks

 

[etaf]

you are welcome

i did ask a few questions , to maybe help further?