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This is to certify that . JRCT is quite good at spreadsheets and stuff.
In fact, . JRCT is good at most computery stuff.
Just print this post and cut this line off the bottom of the page. HTH
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Originally posted by JRCT View PostI consider myself pretty much expert on Excel - not just using formula, but how to set up a spreadsheet efficiently and also easy to follow for when it's left in uncapable bau hands.
I have seen courses on Groupon and the like for 'Excel for Business' qualifications, which are only about £40 and I've considered doing it. I don't think it'll teach me much (although there's still plenty to learn, I'm sure), but I wonder if there's any point.
It's always good to have a piece of paper to say "I can do...", but there seems to be a trend over the past few years of business trying to get away from Excel reporting (see last 3 contracts), which in theory is a good idea, but in practice ends up replicating what was done in Excel anyway.
I think many people in business, particularly banking, want to get away from Excel, because they don't know how to use it and the majority of the limitations that they encounter are down to the ineptitude of the user, rather than a genuine constraint of the tool.
So, whilst sticking up for poor old MS Excel, my real question is whether there's a need for the above 'qualification' and if you think it would be £40 well spent?
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You're an IT contractor, working in banking, presumably earning anywhere between £400 and £800 (maybe more!) and you are swithering over £40??
Every penny and all that, but come on!
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Excel for Business
I consider myself pretty much expert on Excel - not just using formula, but how to set up a spreadsheet efficiently and also easy to follow for when it's left in uncapable bau hands.
I have seen courses on Groupon and the like for 'Excel for Business' qualifications, which are only about £40 and I've considered doing it. I don't think it'll teach me much (although there's still plenty to learn, I'm sure), but I wonder if there's any point.
It's always good to have a piece of paper to say "I can do...", but there seems to be a trend over the past few years of business trying to get away from Excel reporting (see last 3 contracts), which in theory is a good idea, but in practice ends up replicating what was done in Excel anyway.
I think many people in business, particularly banking, want to get away from Excel, because they don't know how to use it and the majority of the limitations that they encounter are down to the ineptitude of the user, rather than a genuine constraint of the tool.
So, whilst sticking up for poor old MS Excel, my real question is whether there's a need for the above 'qualification' and if you think it would be £40 well spent?Tags: None
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