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Microsoft Excel is one of the most well known and used computer programs in the world. Whilst you probably know the basics of how to use it, there are many benefits to undergoing training and improving your knowledge and skills.

Discover our top reasons why you need to become an expert in Excel.

Improve your day-to-day work life

In the majority of office jobs, there is at least some need to use Microsoft Excel, from HR tasks to big data management.

As a result of it’s prominence, understanding the ins and outs of its functions can really help with efficiencies in the workplace. For example, being able to understand how to record the right types of data and perform mathematical equations correctly can really make your work day far more productive.

Better salary and job prospects

Did you know that having recognised Microsoft Excel skills on your CV can increase your starting salary dramatically? Microsoft Excel is a transferable skill that is used in a wide range of industries, so having an expert knowledge of Excel can really make a difference when negotiating your salary.

Furthermore, it can make you stand out above other applicants when you are applying for new jobs, and could be the difference between getting the job and not. With the job market so competitive, it is always worth investing in yourself and expanding your skills.

Great insights

Microsoft Excel is a great way to collate data and make recommendations to business practices and strategies based on the findings. Being an expert will allow you to work out the best ways to organise your data so that it reflects your workplaces KPI’s and strategies.

Not only is it about collecting the right data, being well trained can help you understand all the data you have collected in a useful, actionable way. From this you can recommend changes to business strategies that benefit the business and improve current performance. Without a doubt, this would make you an integral part of the team.

Make big data manageable

If your workplace creates a lot of data – insurance, large ecommerce brands etc- Microsoft Excel is the perfect place to store it. It can handle data of all sizes and make it far more manageable and readable. You are able to create tables and graphics that display your data in an easy to read and understandable way.

With functions such as ‘formulas’ and ‘lookup’ it makes it easy to find the correct data you are looking for without having to trawl through pages and pages of data. This really helps to speed up your day-to-day working tasks, and to a degree, remove instances of human error.

Improve your skill set

If you are thinking about improving your Microsoft Excel skills, we run several different high quality Excel courses based on varying skill levels. All of our courses are taken by fully qualified training professionals and offer real life insights into how to use the software usefully and effectively in any environment.

Take a look at our different courses on offer, or give us a call on 0800 0199 746 to find out more about our courses.