How to Train in Microsoft Excel 2007

1. Talk to your employer. If you need to use Microsoft Excel 2007 for work, your employer may have a training program in place or may be willing to start one to help train employees.
2. Work with your instructor. If you need to use Microsoft Excel 2007 for a class, your instructor may be able to help you understand what you need to know to complete assignments. Tutoring services might also be available through your school.
3. Go through the Microsoft Excel 2007 intermediate level tutorial. This is a free service offered by Microsoft that takes you through all the basic functions of Excel and using a hands-on approach to help you retain what you learn. The tutorial takes 30 to 40 minutes.
4. Use the Excel 2007 'Support/Training' page when you have general questions about Excel or want to find out how to access or accomplish a specific task. From this page, you can access multiple informative articles.
5. Utilize other Microsoft Excel training courses. Microsoft offers separate programs for different uses of Excel, such as creating workbooks, entering formulas and adding charts. These courses give you more in-depth information about each major use.
6. Practice what you learn. Each time you learn something new in your Excel training, practice it. For example, if you learn how to use a formula, create a practice spreadsheet with data to test your knowledge. This helps you retain what you learn.