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Should I watch YouTube tutorials or Online Reading Materials when learning Excel?
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As an IT student preparing for a data analyst role, mastering Excel is essential. Both YouTube tutorials and online reading materials, like W3Schools, offer unique advantages. YouTube provides visual demonstrations that can help you grasp concepts quickly, while online resources offer structured, in-depth information suitable for reference. To balance both, consider starting with YouTube for initial learning and then transitioning to online materials for deeper understanding and practice. This blended approach will enhance your skills effectively without the need for costly training programs.
I'm an IT student from the Philippines, and Excel will be one of the major tools to be used throughout my program for data analyst roles. Just wanna ask if I should watch YouTube tutorials or read online materials like in W3Schools? If both, may I ask for some advice on how to combine and balance these two? I have experience in using Excel recently.
I'm also asking this question when learning how to code. Thank you, and pls don't judge me for asking this. Just wanna tell that I don't have any funds for bootcamps or specialized training if you're wondering.
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