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Mastering Google Sheets for Beginners | Learn Data Entry, Formulas, & Finance Planning (Digital Skills Kenya)

In this video, I take you step by step through the basics of Google Sheets — not just as a spreadsheet tool, but as a practical digital skill that can help you manage money, work with clients, and even earn online. This is part of my Digital Literacy Night School where I teach Africans, especially beginners in Kenya, how to use real-world tools to grow personally and professionally.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Session:

👉 How to Access and Navigate Google Sheets:
I began by showing how to open Google Sheets, create a blank document, and explore the layout. I explained the difference between Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, and why I prefer Google Sheets for its accessibility, especially on mobile and shared projects.

👉 Basic Spreadsheet Setup:
I demonstrated how to input data, label columns and rows, and set up a basic layout for managing finances. We covered tips for clean formatting — adjusting fonts, aligning text, and resizing columns.

👉 Using Formulas Like a Pro (No Math Degree Needed):
I introduced core functions that every beginner must know:
– =SUM() for totals
– =AVERAGE() for calculating averages
– =COUNT() to count entries
– =MAX() and =MIN() for data insights
All with real-life examples like budgeting and expense tracking.

👉 Creating a Personal Financial Planner:
Together with the class, I guided everyone in building a simple but powerful Google Sheets financial planner. It helped learners calculate income, expenses, and savings using basic formulas and cell references — a critical tool for anyone looking to gain control of their money.

👉 Sorting and Filtering Data:
I showed how to organize data alphabetically or numerically, making it easy to spot trends, find duplicates, and analyze your sheet — even if you’re not a numbers person.

👉 Formatting Cells (Currency, Dates, & Percentages):
We practiced turning raw data into something readable and professional. I taught how to apply number formatting (like KES for currency), adjust decimals, and standardize columns for clean presentation.

👉 Chart Creation for Visual Data:
You’ll also learn how to turn your data into charts — pie, column, and line graphs — directly in Google Sheets. I explained when to use each type and how they can help you explain your data visually to clients or in presentations.

👉 Using AI to Generate Sample Data (Dips & ChatGPT):
To make the practice more practical, I used AI tools like ChatGPT and Dips to generate dummy data. It’s a great hack when you’re building samples for clients, freelancing portfolios, or teaching.

✅ Why Google Sheets Is a Must-Have Skill in 2025:
This is more than an Excel alternative. Google Sheets is one of the most in-demand digital skills in:
– Freelancing & VA work
– Business finance & budgeting
– Inventory tracking
– Project and content planning
– Data entry jobs
– Online teaching & client reporting

👉 What Makes Google Sheets Great for Beginners:
– It’s 100% free
– It auto-saves in real-time
– You can collaborate with anyone remotely
– It works well on both desktop and mobile
– No installation needed — just a Gmail account!

✅ Want to Learn With Me?
This class is part of my ongoing Digital Literacy Night School, designed for beginners who want to master tools like Google Docs, Google Slides, Canva, ChatGPT, and now Google Sheets — with a Kenyan context in mind.