Online Excel training — for everyday users

If you use Excel at work — or you’re about to — you’re in the right place.

I’m Sharyn Baines, a Certified Microsoft® Office Specialist with 20+ years’ experience. I teach practical Excel skills online — live and self-paced — for individuals and teams across New Zealand and Australia.

Sharyn Baines - Trainer. Excel at Work
1,000+ live sessions delivered
4,500+ people helped through self-paced learning
20+ years of experience

How I Can Help You

Excel and Word training for individuals and teams across New Zealand and Australia

Excel at Work Learning Hub Membership

My online membership site — learn Excel at your own pace, 24/7

Best for: Individuals who want to learn in their own time, at their own pace, with no fixed schedule
  • Take a quick quiz to find your current level and gaps — so you start in the right place
  • Access all three levels — Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, plus short courses on shortcuts, percentages and macros
  • Covers essential skills through to VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Copilot and more
  • Live monthly meetups with Sharyn, plus an AI chatbot for on-the-job help whenever you’re stuck
  • Certificate of completion for each level — CPD-relevant
  • Cancel anytime — monthly or annual billing

From NZD $59 /month inc GST
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Who This Is For?

If you use Excel at work most days and sometimes think, “Surely there’s an easier way…” — you’re exactly who I created my courses for. I work with:

  • Individuals who want to stop guessing, work faster, and feel confident in Excel
  • Team leaders, managers, and decision‑makers who want their people working more efficiently, accurately, and consistently.

⚠️The Problem I See Every Day

Most people were never properly taught Excel.

Instead they:

  • Copy formulas without really understanding them
  • Use Excel in slow, manual ways
  • Avoid features they’ve heard are “too hard”
  • Feel embarrassed asking for help

That’s why so many capable people quietly think:

“No wonder this hasn’t been working.”

This often leads to:

  • Inconsistencies in spreadsheets
  • Errors that go unnoticed
  • Time wasted redoing or fixing work
  • Knowledge sitting with one person instead of the
    whole team

My role is to change that — clearly, calmly, and without techie jargon.

The “Missing Piece” Most People Don’t Realise

Here’s the good news: you’re usually not missing talent.

You’re missing a simple, repeatable way of doing Excel tasks — so you don’t have to rely on guessing, copying, or hoping it works.

When you learn a reliable method, it clicks — and you’ll often think:


How My Training Is Different

I don’t just teach what Excel can do.
I teach what Excel can do for you!

I teach how Excel is actually used in real workplaces – so you can
do your job better.


A supportive place to learn

What Changes After Training

People often tell me they:

  • Feel calmer using Excel
  • Understand formulas instead of fearing them
  • Work faster with fewer mistakes
  • Enjoy Excel more than they expected

I know too much now — I can’t go back to the old way.”

Ready to Get Started?

If Excel is slowing you (or your team) down, this is the way forward.

Student Feedback (What Learners Say)

  • Fun and inspiring
    ⭐ Thank you so much, Sharyn. You have been inspiring to say the least; it has been fun and, of course, rewarding.
    Merrin Joseph
    Administrator
  • Calm and very clear
    ⭐ Thank you so much for the wonderful online Excel course. Your teaching approach was wonderful, encouraging, calm and very clear (tone). Loved it!
    Mati Itonga
    Self Employed
  • All you need to know
    ⭐ Sharyn is incredible at teaching you all you need to know about Excel. I would definitely recommend Excel at Work and am looking forward to signing up for the next course.
    Rebecca Burgess
    HR Advisor / Payroll Consultant
  • Learn at my own pace
    ⭐ This course totally rocks! It is amazing, exactly what I was looking for. I can learn at my own pace, and your videos are so clear and easy to follow. So THANK YOU!!
    LORINDA MOCHRIE
    Financial Services Manager

Excel doesn’t have to be overwhelming

I want you to know that you’re not alone in this—Excel can be simple, and together we’ll make it work for you. I’m here to help you every step of the way, so you can feel confident and empowered in your skills. Find the learning option that works for you, and let’s get started, making Excel easy and even enjoyable!

Warmest regards
Sharyn