No
matter how proficient you are with the computer, learning Excel is something
that takes time, dedication, and the right teacher. You may have plenty of the
first two, but finding the right teacher can often take huge amounts of time,
especially if you live in an area that is far away from a major city.
MotionTraining
Fortunately, learning Excel has never been easier, with so
many resources available online. If you go to YouTube, there are a number of
people who will walk you through basic and advanced features of Excel in easy
to understand videos. I’ve made a few Excel video tutorials myself but admittedly haven’t put a lot
of time into them. There are, however, some other individuals producing outstanding
content. That being
said, some Excel channels are simply a waste of time, so for your convenience
I’ve listed below the 11 best Excel
video tutorial channels (in no particular order) that will save you time
and frustration when trying to learn how to use this amazing program.
HowCast Excel
For
many people, Excel is something new that they might not even be really sure how
to use yet. If this describes you, and you are looking for a great way to
really understand Excel as an application before diving any deeper, HowCast has
the way to do it. Their collection of very easy-to-follow guides will show you
how to navigate specific aspects of Excel, so that you can begin using this
program to the fullest extent possible.
Ilan Patao
If,
like many people, you are trying to learn Excel to improve your efficiency at
work, then this channel is a must. Ilan will walk you through many of the most
important aspects of Excel in his videos. It's interesting to note that while
not all of his videos are Excel-oriented, they all have a focus on taking care
of business-related tasks. This is a welcome departure from many other Excel
videos where all they show you how to do is to count apples or oranges.
MotionTraining
Motion Training is a great resource for learning Excel.
It makes this list because it has a very structured approach to helping Excel
beginners quickly become skilled at working with Excel.
Contextures
If
you're looking for something more regimented, this YouTube channel is built
around teaching you how to complete specific tasks in short, 3 to 4 minute
videos. This is a great channel to look at if you are running into problems
with a specific part of Excel and are looking for a dedicated video to show you
how to get past it.
Bill Jelen a.k.a “Mr Excel”
You may
find that when you're learning Excel, you might have a few questions about
different aspects of the program, or how to complete something specific that
you haven't yet found in a video. If that's the case, Bill Jelen is here to
help you. He has an incredibly diverse YouTube channel consisting of over 1600
videos, many of them answering specific questions that his viewers have asked him
about how to use Excel. This is a great place to go to for specific help on a
question that actual users have.
Excel is Hell
If you’ve
spent any time around Excel, you may feel the same way. This channel will help
you figure out how to do some of the things that really make Excel difficult, while
simplifying your life at the same time.
Excel is Fun
On the
other side of the aisle from the last channel, you have people who think the
exact opposite about this popular Microsoft program. Instead of focusing on
solving the problems that make Excel very difficult, this channel will help
show you how fun Excel can be, showing you some "magic tricks" that
you can use to do incredible things in Excel that you didn't think were
possible.
ExcelVBAIsFun
Of
course, learning Excel doesn't just end at formulas and formatting; VBA is an
extremely powerful scripting language that you can use to make Excel do pretty
much anything that you want. If you've ever seen an incredibly powerful
spreadsheet, especially one with buttons, it's likely that there was some VBA
involved in making it. Visit this YouTube channel to learn more about how you
too can integrate VBA into your Excel spreadsheets and take your Excel use to
the next level.
Khan Academy
If you
spent time learning Excel from some of the channels that we've mentioned, then
you may be looking for a way for you that you can apply it in a more advanced
manner. While the courses listed on this YouTube page are not specifically
focused on using Excel, they will give you a great introduction to using Excel
in other areas (specifically mathematically-oriented ones). Unlike many of the
other channels, the Khan Academy courses are much more focused on theoretical
exercises rather than helping you solve actual problems with Excel.
Danny Rocks
Whether
you've been looking for a tutorial on how to create a dashboard in Excel, or
you need an introduction to pivot tables or shortcuts, Danny is the person to
teach you. He has a unique style that you will learn to love after watching a
few of his Excel videos.
10 Minute Training
Maybe
you only have a few minutes to spare on your lunch break, but that doesn't mean
you can't learn something about Excel! All of these Excel videos are designed to
take less than 10 minutes to watch, giving you important knowledge in a very
truncated timeframe. While many of the videos on other channels are also under
10 minutes, this is one of the only channels that you will find where every
video is specifically under this important hurdle.
No
matter what your skill level is with Excel, these videos will teach you
everything that you need to know about working with this incredible program.
Whether you have one minute or 100, you can learn something about Excel by just
taking a look at one of the channels provided.
Even
though there are number of channels on the list above, you may find that one
YouTube instructor caters more to your current knowledge base or teaching style
(and is why I didn’t list them in any particular order, different strokes and
all that). Even if you like one or more of the instructors right away, it's
important to take a look at all of the channels to find someone who is right
for you.
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