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Chapter 1: Data Jobs and the Spreadsheet Basics You Need5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 2: Data Capturing — Fast and Accurate5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 3: Cleaning Messy Data5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 4: Counting and Adding Up With Conditions5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 5: Lookups — VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 6: Pivot Tables, Charts and Reports5 Topics1 Quiz
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Chapter 7: Protect the Data, Get Hired and Earn5 Topics1 Quiz
Quizzes
Participants 1
In this lesson: You will learn which jobs use Excel and data capturing, and what employers ask for.
Excel and data capturing skills are used in many entry-level and admin jobs:
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Data capturer — types information from forms, registers or invoices into a system or spreadsheet
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Admin clerk / office assistant — keeps lists, schedules and records up to date
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Stock controller / stores clerk — tracks stock coming in and going out
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Back-office call centre agent — updates customer records and reports
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HR or payroll assistant — keeps staff records, leave and attendance lists
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Sales administrator — tracks orders, quotes and sales figures
What real job adverts ask for
Here’s what two real data capturer adverts on Careers24 asked for:
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“Minimum Grade 12 / Matric.”
“Excellent computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools.”
“High typing speed with strong accuracy.”
“Keep all data confidential and handle it securely.”
“Meet daily and weekly data capture targets.”
Notice the pattern: Excel, accuracy, speed, confidentiality and targets. This course covers all five.
More than one job title
Even if you don’t want to be a data capturer, these skills make you stronger in almost any office role — and they’re often tested in interviews (Chapter 7).
Key takeaways
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Excel and data capturing are used by data capturers, admin clerks, stock controllers and many office roles.
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Employers look for Excel skills, accuracy, speed, confidentiality and meeting targets.
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These skills are often tested in interviews, so practice pays off.
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