Best free Excel resources?

Question

Starting my analyst-level Big 4 consultancy role soon - any good free resources to go from basic/intermediate level to being more proficient? Grazie!

Answer 1

Hi!

I'm sure that you could find lots of avenues just by googling it.

But my tip would be to just throw yourself into a difficult, modelling heavy project in your first 6 months.

That will be difficult but it will also be a tremendous learning experience. Emerging from that project, everything will feel a lot easier.

Plus, whatever happens in the first six months they don't really hold against you at the performance review because you're still at the beginning.

Best,
Cristian

Answer 2

Hi,

Congratulations on your upcoming role in a Big 4 consultancy! Excel proficiency is often a crucial skill in consulting. Here are some free resources to help you improve your Excel skills from a basic/intermediate level to a more proficient level:

Microsoft Excel Online:

Microsoft offers free Excel tutorials and training on their official website. These cover everything from basic functions to more advanced features.

YouTube Tutorials:

YouTube has numerous Excel tutorials by channels like "ExcelIsFun," "MyOnlineTrainingHub," and "Excel Campus." They provide step-by-step guidance on various Excel functions.

Excel Easy:

Excel Easy (www.excel-easy.com) offers free online tutorials with examples, exercises, and explanations for Excel functions and features.

Also as Cristian says, try to get a project with a lot of Excel in it.

Cheers,

Alexandre

Answer 3

Hi there,

A few good resources:

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/learn-excel-resources

https://www.udemy.com/share/101Wde/ (Udemy is excellent. $15...basically free)

Important Tip: Don't just learn formulas etc. Test yourself! Download a free data set, ask yourself a question, and try to solve for it. Play with actual data solving real questions and building a real dashboard etc. Don't just passively take lessons :)

Answer 4

Hi there,

On top of great online resources shared by my colleagues, the best way to master Excel is joining a heavy analytical first project in your new position. While Big4's have onboarding programs where you learn Excel (and other) basics, real hands-on training is the best way to learn.

Best

Alberto

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