First, some links to several "Excel Experts"
www.chandoo.org
www.peltiertech.com
www.contextures.com
www.spreadsheetpage.com

Each has their own specialties, so that may determine what model you want to
follow. In basics, you need to get your name out there and become established
as someone that people can trust and know about.

These days, the goto method usually involves starting a blog where you
discuss XL topics, maybe offer a few free XL workbooks showing off some of
your stuff. Once traffic starts to build, you could get some advertisements
going on your site to generate revenue. Work at getting more people to notice
your site, and start offering your services (for $$$). All the experts I
listed are very approachable, and you could probably write to them for
further advice/detail. Chandoo's site is relatively new, so he would probably
have a lot of insight as to becoming recognized as an expert.

I'd hang onto the VBA knowledge. There's still a large amount of people
using it, and it provides so much more power to XL. Also, its one of the few
parts of XL that can be password protected for security, thus preserving your
intellectual property, if so desired.
--
Best Regards,

Luke M
*Remember to click "yes" if this post helped you!*


"PBB" wrote:

Dear community

I am a retired accountant, and have used Excel for many years, including
power user, macro and VBA development.

I would like to specialise in this field + maybe delivering Excel training,
maybe offering my services as a freelance.

What is the best path to develop this expertise? Is there a worthwhile
Microsoft Certification route - which I find confusing? And finally is it
worth sticking with VBA which seems to be on the back burner now?

Thanks for any suggestions.