8 strategies I used to learn & master Excel in a short time

Do you need to learn Excel Quickly? May be you have a job interview or need to transition to a role where Excel skills are mandatory. In this video, I share 8 tactics & mindset that worked REALLY well for me when I had to learn Excel / Power BI and other technical tools.
The tactics: 💡
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1) Pick "a" problem
2) Go W I D E before going DEEP
3) Connect the dots
4) Play to learn
5) Stop nit-picking
6) Share what you learn
7) Reflect & Revise
8) Knockout the H
9) Bonus: Go for a course
Timestamps: ⏱
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0:00 - Pick a problem (1)
1:19 - Go wide before going deep (2)
2:54 - Connecting the dots (3)
3:45 - Having a play with Excel (4)
4:54 - Stop worrying about small details (5)
5:39 - Share what you learn (6)
7:17 - Reflect and Revise (7)
8:35 - Knockout the H (8)
9:07 - Join a course
Playlists & videos for learning Excel: 📚
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FREE Data Analysis Course - • Beginner to Pro FREE E...
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🔥🔥🔥 Excel School online classes - chandoo.org/wp/excel-school/
Happy Learning 🌼🌞😀
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[@bhoomika2002]

My Dad is a hero. All these techniques he did 50 years ago. But he passed away 22 years back. We never knew his hardship and now when we meet his old friends and colleagues they tell us how My Dad bagged a Job and kept upfront in the skill. Kudos to you Dad. May ur soul rest in peace . Thanks a lot Chandoo for sharing this.

[@Alephkilo]

Excel wasn’t even around 50 years ago, not even Lotus 123..😂

[@vedantmehra6970]

​@Alpha Kilowatt exactly, how were these techniques in practice 50 years ago when computers itself were at a absolute nascent stage...Impossible

[@jerbear97]

@@Alephkilo i mean, these techniques are applicable outside of excel, even outside computing

[@notinavacuum5966]

@@AlephkiloBut it was around 49 years ago. Last year it would have been around 48 years ago. So they are not far off.

[@Soulenergy31]

1:01 learn how to extract data from the system 1:40 going wide before going deep 3:51 play w/ excel 5:44 share what u learn 7:50 actice recall Thanks for these refreshers Chandoooooóooo:)

[@karakol86]

I used this approach for python (no prior compsci experience at all) and it is very helpful and trying to do an advanced problem is a great way to learn how to do something.

[@hammerdata1603]

Great advice gor all! People forget: we never quit learning. I watch some videos thinking most likely nothing new, then SURPRISE! A different method, keyboard shortcut, etc. is provided. A million thanks for continuing to share your knowledge and "lessons learned" in a clear, concise and efficient way w/"real" world examples!

[@CDeeez94]

Thank you for this. Really great advice for Excel and life in general!

[@NovisOrbis]

Every single technique described is spot on man. Well done.

[@xplorYT]

Great advice Chandoo! I owe you a big thanks when it comes to excel. Learned a lot from your website, Still remember the days (back in 2007) I used to visit your website during my initial days developing Dashboards. Keep rocking 👍

[@taniarabisheva8381]

Nice tips , Chandoo and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Smalls steps are the best for moving forward successfully and with less hassle.

[@wayneedmondson1065]

Great advice Chandoo! Practice, solve, share and learn. Those are four things I try to do every day to keep moving forward. Thanks for your insights and wisdom. Thumbs up!!

[@chandoo_]

Nice short list there Wayne...

[@priyankaraman8343]

@@chandoo_ hello sir ,i am from India ,i really want to do your course it definitely help me in my career growth but right now i am a student and i can't afford your 147 dollars course , please tell me how to access it . Could you pls give me some concession , i really want to do it . I love the structure you have designed for your course , i think person like me who have basic knowledge in Excel can easily understand and learn from it . Pls help

[@jamesstramer5186]

These guidelines can be generalized to learning a lot other skills! Loved the video and subscribed.

[@chandoo_]

Thank you and welcome to the channel.

[@siddusidd5571]

Man this is high quality content. Fortunate to find your channel

[@user-gh4zy8gu6q]

Thanks for the video. Pick a problem - this one works really well for me. Go wide before going deep - this one is new for me, but I am sure it works. We often keep focusing on one feature and it takes so much time to master it. But the truth is that in most cases we need a lot of different feautures (liabraries etc.) to actually solve a problem.

[@kunikaverma72]

This is such an awesome video! I LOVE how I was able to relate using these strategies to improve other aspects of work + life. Thank youuuu :)

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Kunika 😀

[@surauar-raudhahkempadangse5478]

This is great tips! Not only Excel, this also can use for Word and PowerPoint, thanks!

[@eddi3007]

Thank you for the very interesting video. I really enjoyed your videos. Well done and I hope to see you soon again.

[@mateotinoco2393]

Chandoo is a very humble person...also an excel genius

[@nolatari]

As always, you manage to surprise us, thank you for your videos.

[@chandoo_]

Thank you very much!

[@Deedington]

As usual, very useful tips Chandoo! Many thanks!

[@ichsyanfachrian5118]

Thanks for your video, you open my mind to learn more excel

[@manassehyohanna7922]

Thank you for positively changing my life with your videos tutorials. I am looking forward to more videos from you on Excel, SQL, PYTHON, and R

[@krishnateja7728]

Excel was just another tool for me for most part of my life, until my outlook changed towards the excel. It’s just fun and powerful tool to do anything. I’m on the journey to mastery. I’ll stick around with your tutorials, and your guidance. Om guruve namah!

[@sudeepraj4378]

Hi there. I am working in finance/accounting domain. I wish to enhance my skills in excel in terms of understanding and using Formulas. Can you suggest any book for learning fast?

[@niamulbary8162]

Your are really Guru! lots of love from an old learner!!

[@deepakadroja6065]

You are a great teacher, You have explain beautifully

[@stevenweaver3109]

Really great advice. Thank you!

[@isampellisandhyaranisandhy6214]

HI Sir, i have been following your content since lockdown, its was superb easy and seemlessly learn the things related to work arounds, please do more and more such oriented stuff... much needed

[@hcandts]

My steps into Excel and in everything realy, is common logic and common sense, 1 + 1 = 2 (there are, of course mathematicians that will try to proof you wrong, but; that's another dicussion), so building on that logic I advanced and time and lots of practive brought me where I am nowand am proud of what I have achieved en learn (more) every day, never too old to learn. Chandoo, you're a great asset for us

[@lifeofdifferenceld7484]

Good Morning Chandoo thank you so much this is helping in other new fields I am currently learning. What a simplified way of instituting lifelong learning. Once more Thank you so much

[@aq2237]

I have been learning from your website content, since 2013 and now here wow this is awsome 👍

[@chandoo_]

Thanks AQ... Wow, almost 8 years now. Thanks for being with me on this journey. More awesomeness to you 😊😀

[@successdiaries3605]

Loved the take out the H reference, for sure Candoo

[@prateekmaggo9278]

Having worked in the data analytics(at a basic level) I feel I know advanced techniques but lack knowledge on some of the basic stuff. I feel the point of going wide before going deep Shd help me improve that feeling. Good video. Thanks. 👍

[@chandoo_]

All the best Prateek...

[@chanakyas5801]

చందూ గారు, మీ వీడియోలు చూస్తూ ఉంటాను. మీ వివరణ చాలా బాగుంటుంది. నా పనితీరు మెరుగుపరుచుకోవడానికి మీ వీడియోలు చాలా సహాయ పడ్డాయి. మీకు ప్రత్యేక ధన్యవాదాలు.

[@syedaneesdurez7197]

Sir, Thank you very much for your advise... Really Appreciate and value your words..

[@notesfromleisa-land7893]

I would also offer begin with the end in mind which marries well with go wide before going deep.

[@pillsber]

The idea of going wide is always the way I prefer to learn first. But, it often seems like teaching systems go deep in one area first. I hate that because then I still do not know all the other capabilites.

[@canirmalchoudhary8173]

Great pieces of learning. Remove H, you can 👌

[@aggu08]

Thank you for this very useful tips🙌

[@sk_cuteact1704]

Well said.. started following your videos recently and most of them are useful to me... Thank you CANDO

[@user-jc6te1vm8v]

LOL...new name for Chandoo...

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Shoba... Yes, we *_cando_* :)

[@ryanschumacher5149]

CANDOO 😆👍 Many thanks, Chandoo! I am always inspired by your videos and I always learn something new. We appreciate greatly the knowledge you share... and the dad jokes - at least I do. 😋

[@chandoo_]

Thanks Ryan... :) I am glad to find some fans for my horrible humour here.

[@vidyasworld26]

Chandoo - “can do”- as always you succeed in delivering the message. 👏🏻

[@mariafernandaassis9210]

Thanks a lot for the video! How did you raise your Excel level by yourself? I've taken a course but I don't feel good enough. I feel like I have empty blocks of learning and I know I have to study more but could you give me a tip on how you managed to raise your level on your own?

[@Thihgi]

Thank you Chandoo. I am much inspired and encouraged

[@yashjain6810]

These are life lessons, not only for excel. Tnks sir

[@theresabell2492]

Thank u for sharing great content

[@anujrawat5886]

watch at 1.5X and do whatever he says, it's pure gold🙏

[@AshishUV]

Just awesome advice

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Exceptional.

[@vivek-placardcommunication9705]

Hi Chandoo, Thank you for a wonderful video. Really appreciate. 👍

[@mohamedswaray470]

This is beautiful advice, thank you very much.

[@chandoo_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amol6445]

Well said !!

[@pouvoirsonghai187]

Thanks for presenting this. So agree with.

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Pouvoir... 😀

[@nirmalabolar1382]

Awesome advices.

[@timeslog]

Thanks, good food for thought

[@dreamdecor888]

great sir

[@rameshgoddumari601]

👍 thanks sir tips 🙏

[@Gorgeous-Excel]

I liked all your video. Its good one

[@aatifrashid5413]

Great advice

[@underdog6516]

Hello chandoo sir. Its been a long time since i have come across your videos. You help me improve my excel knowledge from the beginning. But there is one point that I am lagging behind is from where do I start? So, I am requesting you to please suggest me some really good excel courses online that will provide me everything that I need. Please consider my comment and will be waiting for your reply.

[@drissgougili2350]

thanks a lot you are the best.

[@generalfacts6238]

Great Tips

[@abdullah_alhathloul_]

very useful , thanks

[@sarkarisowlabya812]

Thank you sooo much for giving information sir. May I know the microsoft office what varsion r u using...

[@shubhikadam9685]

Beautiful Video

[@feimohach]

Baya Chandoo Thanks again. On spot 👌

[@priyankaraman8343]

Hello sir ,i came across with your video ,it's really helpful i have a basic knowledge in Excel i want to become expertise in Excel ,VBA, please tell me do you provide courses with practice files .

[@ngwangemile4321]

Thanks I'm just New in Excel but I'm determined learn

[@RajendraPatel.]

Awesome tips 👍❤❤

[@seshulatha]

Very helpful

[@vaishnawsingh3726]

HMMMM...great insight bro...thanks

[@shoaibrehman9988]

You are awesome 👌 👏

[@saradhalakshmanan3832]

Very nice. Clear, precise content. Great

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Saradha...

[@durgaprasad-up8hc]

Thank you sir

[@I_am_Romey]

Great video! Only quirk is you showed footage of NFL when making your rugby analogy haha.

[@71Deba]

Thanks Sir.

[@makarand1985]

Chandoo why are you so Smart I'm seriously jealous of you !!!!

[@001hpatel]

I found your video very helpful! Can you make a video on excel shortcuts for Mac? Thanks 🙏

[@chandoo_]

I don't have (or even use) a Mac. May be in future...

[@anonymous2150]

Strategy to learn something quickly-- 1. Focus on a single problem and try to solve it. 2. Go wide before going deep. 3. Connect the dots. 4.Play to learn. 5. Stop worry about small details. 6. Share what you learn. 7. Reflect and revise. 8. Confidence for solving any problem.

[@gakobok626]

You just have to show us how you created a game...IN EXCEL!!! Looks awesome

[@chandoo_]

Sure. I explained the game in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6vZhmWdncploLM

[@vikastiwari7134]

Very useful video, specially I like your second tactic.. 👍

[@chandoo_]

One of my favourites too.. 😍😍😍

[@nithinks9088]

Thank you

[@mohammadjalal7500]

Hi. I see ur vedio. Really good. Plz make 100 days series to be excel pro

[@avinashgotu7209]

Very effective advice 👌

[@chandoo_]

Glad you think so. Happy learning.

[@muhammadbilal3900]

Make a video on Video- making ... Best tutor

[@askarkalliyath-jk2yx]

Regarding your second point, which is first go wide instead of deep. so may i know number wise excel wide areas..? thank you

[@yasasvikvn9607]

Thanks Darling Chandoo!!, It's working for me as well

[@chandoo_]

Great to hear that Yasasvi...

[@manissery1956]

Excellent. Thanks for the tips. Was thinking if we have some formula/function in excel so that we can instruct excel to jump to a required position in an excel sheet. Any help here pls.

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Haridas. You can use HYPERLINK() function of Excel. See this page for some examples - chandoo.org/wp/excel-hyperlinks/

[@MrRanjithm1]

I love your remove the "H" idea...!!😂

[@mamalik1088]

Nice knowledge

[@chandoo_]

Thanks mate...

[@jatinnandwani6678]

Thanks

[@mrtransmogrify]

5:57 This is the Learning Pyramid where it is said 90% of what is learned is retained through teaching others (NTL institute of applied behavioral science)

[@monikaibrahim6443]

"Marinate idea un your brain" brilliant!

[@krismurahari1975]

I ❤️ my Excel guruji. Shubh Pranam.👍🇮🇳🥰😊❤️

[@manishkansara7120]

Mr Chandoo I like your inspirational videos, but where I can learn Excel or Microsoft office, please guide me.

[@shabarilucky5]

Thank you Chando, Can we have any session on audit sampling selection in excel.

[@chandoo_]

You are welcome Shabari. I will add this to my list of topics and make a video as time permits.

[@shabarilucky5]

@@chandoo_ thank you chandoo, we will wait for ur teachings.

[@kaviakashraghav]

Thank you chandoo for inspiring always

[@chandoo_]

My pleasure 😊

[@MIMGURU]

Very useful video,

[@chandoo_]

Glad you think so!

[@fliptop157]

Chandoo Rocks!

[@shivashanker6625]

Sir can you please provide power bi video for biggener

[@lancelotdsouza4705]

Hi Chandoo, Really love your your tips and videos,can i get your course at a lesser price cause I'm without a job and am learning excel to improve my skills

[@benjaminnzioki8815]

There is plenty of free material at Excel School as well as bits of educational material you get if you create a user account. That's where I started before getting money to enroll at Excel School.

[@hypermoose5794]

I guess I’ll just have to drop out of college now because I just can’t understand excel and I have to have it for my major

[@PritamPaul717]

👍🙂❤