Free Excel Training

Some people are surprised when I recommend the library as the #1 Method for free Excel training. But using the library can be a wonderful place to find Excel books and sometimes even CD courses and training Videos for common software like Microsoft Excel!

Here is how you do it:

1. Find a library near you.
2. Check to see if the library has an online catalog.
3. Using the catalog search for "Excel".
4. Check whether the book, video, or CD is available.
5. Get some fresh air and take a trip.

If you are willing to take the time to search for online Excel tutorials or training, the internet can be a great resource. There are plenty of universities that have Excel tutorials posted online. One way to search for these types of resources or Excel courses, is using MIT's OpenCourseWare project.

This may not be the best place to start if you are a beginner, but after you learn the Excel basics, one of the best ways to learn new techniques, tips, and tricks for making the most of Excel is to look for free Excel templates.

Try taking the template apart. Disect every formula and if there is a formula you don't understand, look it up in Excel's help system. This is the method I prefer because things stick in my head longer when I actually use the program.

Another approach to getting free Excel training is to try out the video training CD created by the "Video Professor". This isn't a bad solution, as long as you are willing to pay for shipping and read the bottom of the order page!