Excel: A Lucrative Opportunity to Make Money
As easy as it sounds, people are making thousands of dollars nowadays using Excel. I know it’s kind of crazy! There are tons of online jobs hiring now where Microsoft Excel is the main skill required. But there are also lots of other ways you can make money with Excel.
Learn and Perfect Excel Skills for Free
In this article, I want to show you where to go and either learn or perfect your Microsoft Excel skills for free. Then, I’ll guide you on where to apply or how to make hundreds or potentially even thousands of dollars every month by using Excel. So, let’s dive in!
The Basics of Learning Microsoft Excel
First and foremost, let’s talk about where to learn or perfect your Microsoft Excel skills. Probably the majority of you, if not every single one of you, have used Excel at least once in your life. Nowadays, people learn Microsoft Excel skills in secondary school, sometimes between fifth and seventh grade—at least, this is the case where I live.
Becoming an Excel Ninja for Free
But in case you haven’t studied enough, don’t feel super comfortable, or maybe want to become an Excel ninja, mastering Power Pivot, macros, and VBA, there are some places where you can learn or perfect your Excel skills for free.
Microsoft’s Official Training for Excel
Microsoft’s website is probably the most intuitive place to start. Their support website offers lots of Excel article training. You’ll find quick starts, an intro to Excel, rows and columns, formatting, formulas, charts, pivot tables, and co-authoring tutorials. Binge-reading these article will give you a strong foundation.
Free Excel Courses on edX
Another excellent platform is edX, where you’ll find free Excel courses like “Analyzing Data with Excel,” “Excel for Everyone,” “Data Analytics and Visualization,” and many more. These courses range from foundational to advanced levels.
Free and Paid Excel Courses on Udemy
Udemy also offers both free and paid courses, such as “Useful Excel for Beginners,” “Excel for Accountants,” and “Quick Start to Excel Tutorials.” These courses cover everything from basic skills to expert-level training.
YouTube: A Free Resource for Excel Learning
YouTube is another great resource. If you have specific questions about Excel, there’s likely a article that explains the feature or technique you need.
Monetizing Your Excel Skills
Once you’ve learned the skills, it’s time to monetize them. You can offer your services as a contractor or freelancer on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer.com. Alternatively, you can tap into your network or use social media to promote your services.
Exploring Excel Job Opportunities on Upwork
On Upwork, for example, there are over 5,000 jobs open right now requiring Excel skills. These jobs range from entry-level to expert-level, offering $20 to $60 an hour, depending on your expertise. Examples include data entry, chart creation, and advanced data visualization.
Freelancing Opportunities on Fiverr for Excel Services
Fiverr also has many freelancers offering Excel services, such as creating macros, formulas, and automation. Some freelancers charge as little as $10, while others charge $50 or more, depending on the complexity of the job.
Selling Excel Templates for Passive Income
Another way to make money is by selling Excel templates on platforms like Etsy or Envato. Templates for invoices, budgets, trackers, and dashboards are always in demand. You create them once and sell them repeatedly, generating passive income.
Finding Part-Time or Full-Time Excel Jobs
Finally, you can apply for part-time or full-time jobs requiring Excel skills. Platforms like LinkedIn Jobs and Indeed list numerous positions where Excel expertise is essential.
Conclusion: Master and Monetize Excel Skills
I hope this breakdown helps you better understand how to learn and monetize Excel skills. If you’d like more tips, stick around for my next article, where I’ll share seven specific jobs you can do with Excel.