Live Online Excel & Word Training — New Zealand & Australia

Sharyn Baines — Excel and Word trainer, New Zealand

I run private, instructor-led Excel and Word training online via Microsoft Teams — for individuals and teams across New Zealand and Australia. Every session is just you (or your team) and me, so we cover exactly what you need. No public groups, no one-size-fits-all content. You’ll finish with practical skills you can use the very next day, plus a certificate of attendance with CPD hours.

Live Online Training

How a Session Works

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Step 1: Choose Your Course

Pick the Excel or Word stage that fits where you are right now. Not sure which level? Get in touch and I’ll help you work it out.

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Step 2: Book Your Time

Head to my booking page and choose a date and time that suits you. Sessions run 3–3.5 hours via Microsoft Teams. Morning and afternoon slots available.

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Step 3: Learn and Apply

I’ll guide you through every step. You’ll finish with a workbook, a certificate of attendance with CPD hours, and skills you can use straight away. Sessions can be recorded so you can revisit the content whenever you need to.

Step 1 — Choose Your Course

Excel & Word Courses

Excel

Stage 1 — Beginner

For absolute beginners, self-taught learners, or anyone who’s picked up bits and pieces over time. Build a solid, confident foundation from the ground up.

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Excel

Stage 2 — Intermediate

Ready to stop doing things the long way? Stage 2 covers the tools that save the most time — smarter formulas, formatting, and working more efficiently with data.

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Excel

Stage 3 — Advanced

Take on Lookup functions, Pivot Tables, and data analysis tools. Ideal if you regularly work with large datasets and need to produce clear, accurate reports.

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Word

Stage 1 — Beginner

For absolute beginners or self-taught Word users. Learn how to create clean, well-formatted documents with confidence — and stop fighting with formatting.

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Word

Stage 2 — Intermediate

Learn to create complex, professional documents — templates, styles, and cross-referencing. Perfect for anyone who regularly works with long or structured documents.

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Per session pricing (ex GST) — all courses

  • Duration — 3 to 3.5 hours
  • 1 person — NZ$495
  • 2–3 people — NZ$395 per person
  • 4–15 people — NZ$350 per person
  • 16+ people — contact Sharyn
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Step 2 — Book Your Time

Ready to Get Started?

Choose a date and time that suits you. Morning and afternoon slots available.

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Step 3 – Learn and Apply

Skills They Could Use the Very Next Day

★★★★★

“I have been working with Sharyn for a number of years to deliver Excel training courses to our staff based around NZ. Sharyn is super easy to deal with from enquiries to booking and all the admin. Nothing is ever a problem. Her sessions are informative, she makes sure everyone gets what she is saying so no one is left behind. Her continued support after the session with refresher emails is a bonus too. The team appreciate her friendly approach, patience and expertise. They always come away from the sessions with lots of practical skills that can be applied immediately in their day-to-day. We would definitely recommend Sharyn as your go-to Excel guru!”

Nicola Turner

Learning & Development Advisor · AB Equipment

★★★★★

“Thanks Sharyn, we genuinely enjoyed the session, and I found it hugely helpful as worked through a few self taught things that I was getting wrong. Made me realise we don’t work on updating these kind of skills often enough and just rely on what we learned several iterations of the software ago. Enjoyed your style and approach as well, thank you.”

Grant MacLeod

Community Greenspace Manager · Waimakariri District Council

★★★★★

“Awesome teacher. I knew the basics of Excel but learnt a lot more. Well worth doing. Workbook is great. Glad we can keep this to go back to.”

Trudy Piercy

Administration Manager

★★★★★

“Sharyn’s facilitation and teaching style is amazing as she teaches in a way that ensures the information is understood and the new skills are practised straight away. Our guys were thrilled about the new skills they learned and put them into practice straight away.”

Katie Li

HR Manager

★★★★★

“It was easy to follow along and I learnt a lot. Would recommend it if you are using Excel at work or even for your own benefit.”

Olivia McGifford

Administration Assistant

★★★★★

“Sharyn was friendly and approachable as well as effective. She worked across levels of ability.”

Sally Shoebridge

Educator

★★★★★

“I have really enjoyed the training. I felt very welcome and relaxed during the time. I progressed in my knowledge and skills. Sharyn explains really well and makes it easy for anyone to learn.”

Ankush Singla

Production System Support

★★★★★

“Sharyn explained everything very simply which made it easy for me to understand. I felt very comfortable asking her questions — she was extremely patient and knowledgeable.”

Paula McNess

Sales

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

Yes — corporate and team training is a big part of what I do. Sessions can run for a single person or a team of up to 15+, delivered online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, or in person. I work with businesses across New Zealand and Australia. Get in touch to discuss your team’s needs.
Live training is delivered online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, or in person for local businesses. Online sessions mean your team can join from anywhere in New Zealand or Australia — no travel required. Sessions run for 3.5 hours and start at 9.00 am or 1.00 pm.
Absolutely. Stage 1 (Beginner / Level 1) is for anyone who is new to Excel, self-taught, or has gaps in the basics. Stage 2 (Intermediate / Level 2) is for people who know the essentials and want to work smarter. Stage 3 (Advanced / Level 3) covers XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power Query, and professional reporting. If you’re not sure, contact Sharyn and she’ll help you choose the right fit.
Pricing is per person per session and decreases with group size: 1 person is $495; 2–3 people are $395 per person; 4–15 people are $350 per person. For groups of 16 or more, contact Sharyn for a quote. All prices are in NZD and exclusive of GST. See the full pricing page for details.
Yes. The per-person price decreases as your group gets larger. A team of 4–15 pays $350 NZD per person — compared to $495 for a solo booking. For teams of 16 or more, get in touch for a custom quote. GST invoicing is also available for business bookings.
Live training is a real-time session delivered online or in person — ideal for teams who want to learn together on a set date. The self-paced Learning Hub is a membership you access anytime, at your own pace, with video lessons, live meetup replays, and ongoing support. Many teams do live training first, then join the Hub to reinforce and continue their learning.
Yes. If you complete the training and feel you didn’t learn anything, Sharyn will refund you. The only requirement is that you complete the entire session. Please refer to the Booking Terms and Conditions for details.
Yes. A Certificate of Attendance is provided on completion of a live training session. This is issued by Excel at Work and is CPD-relevant, making it useful for professional development records.
The training is designed for Windows Excel (Microsoft 365). Mac users will learn a lot that applies across both platforms, but some features and shortcuts differ. If your team is on Mac, get in touch before booking so Sharyn can advise on the best approach.
Individuals and teams can book directly from the online booking page. If you’d like to discuss rates, dates, or group size before booking, get in touch with Sharyn.