It's true.  Gaining strong skills in the most popular software used worldwide today can generally help you with your current job, getting a new job or jumping into another career all together.  But what does that really mean?

First, let's look at why it's worth learning Excel, PowerPoint and Word.  In general, not having digital skills effectively eliminates the possibility of working in entire segments of the job market.  This may not matter if you are already employed in a job where these skills are not needed right now but what if that changes?  And, we all now know this can literally change overnight.

More specifically, how can each of these software programs benefit you in the working world?  With Excel skills you can organize data in easy-to-navigate ways, do both basic and complex math functions, can translate lots of data into visuals like graphs (charts) and use data to make educated forecasts.  With Word skills you can enhance communication between your co-workers and external resources, you can create productive promotional material, and you can organize data collection much better with the use of tables functioning as forms.  Then, with PowerPoint you have a tool that can be used to engage and wow an audience, can add a creative flare to your work allowing you and your company to stand out in a crowd.

Of note, a lot of folks jump in and use these amazing products by choosing to "wing it."  And there's nothing wrong with that but it raises the question of why?  If you skip learning some Excel basics like Absolute References, you risk creating files with inaccurate answers.  In Word, when you skip learning about Tab Settings,  you are literally setting yourself up for more work, or keystrokes, that when trying to undo, makes even more work.  And with PowerPoint, when you skip understanding how master slide layouts work, you may find yourself in the middle of a presentation where  you see for the first time that your Font Sizes have all gone whacky!

So maybe your future deserves more than "winging it" when there are affordable options available? The GS fast-tracked online Courses in MS Office can turn your skills in these most popular programs into your ticket for a more productive work experience, a chance at that much wanted promotion or make it possible for you to re-invent yourself in a whole new career!  So why not invest in yourself today?  Visit www.gssoftwareconsulting.ca to learn more or email me, [email protected] any time.

Ideal for upskilling, re-skilling or for starting your plan to learn new MS Office Skills?

Many companies run their businesses using the traditional fiscal year from January to December.  Plans for hiring increase with HR Managers posting new jobs while searching for the best candidates.  For Job Searchers this can be a good time to consider re-skilling or up-skilling to improve your chances of landing the job you want.

With GS All-in-One Courses you can quickly and affordably gain the knowledge you need.  The set of three for Excel, PowerPoint and Word are a combo of introductory and intermediate traditional courses having been carefully curated to provide you with the most used and most needed tools for work.

Download the GS 3-Month Course Calendar and visit GS Software Consulting.ca to find our more.  You are also welcome to email me personally any time with questions.  Best of luck in your new job!

Thinking about learning new software skills in Word, Excel or PowerPoint?  Or maybe wondering if your current skillset could be better?  Then, check out my Instructor-led, online via Zoom (you won't need your own account), Courses for 2025.  Designed to make sure you experience gaining the most used and most needed skills and discover the best techniques possible for being as productive as possible.  Visit www.gssoftwareconsulting.ca to learn more.  Click here to download the GS 3 Month Calendar.

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for much Success.

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