How to Learn Excel Free

1. Enroll in Microsoft's Excel training courses. Microsoft offers free courses for Excel 2010 to Excel 2003. Courses are self-paced, and at the end of the course you will take a quiz to test your knowledge.
2. Subscribe to Excel training podcasts. On Apple's website, you can find many podcasts for Excel training. You will need iTunes installed on your computer before you can view and subscribe to the podcasts.
3. Sign up for HP Learning Center. The company Hewlett-Packard offers free courses on several software programs. They are in partnership with Microsoft and able to offer free courses in all Microsoft Office programs. Their Excel courses range from beginner to advanced.
4. Visit Baycon Group. Baycon Group's website is suited to people who prefer to print out their lessons. They offer four in-depth lessons in Excel 2007 and tutorials on Excel 2003 and Excel 97.
5. Get advanced training. If you're familiar with the basics of Excel, the website Excel Tip will take your knowledge of Excel to the next level. Excel Tip offers a free Excel 2007 course, plus hundreds of Excel tips and techniques.
6. Download Excel templates. These templates will not only show you what Excel can do but also are another free way to learn Excel features.
7. Visit a library. If you prefer books to computer screens and printouts, check your library to see if they have an Excel course book.