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.
How I Can Help You
Excel and Word training for individuals and teams across New Zealand and Australia
Live Online Excel & Word Training
For teams and individuals — NZ & Australia
- Private sessions for your team only — not a public class
- Scheduled on a day and time that works for you
- Delivered via Microsoft Teams — anywhere in NZ or Australia
- Excel Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced · Word Beginner & Intermediate
- Certificate of attendance with CPD hours included
- Workbook and follow-up support included
Excel at Work Learning Hub Membership
My online membership site — learn Excel at your own pace, 24/7
- 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
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.
Whether you’re learning for yourself or investing in your team, my training is practical, business‑focused, and designed to stick.
⚠️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:
“This is what I’ve been missing!”
“I’d be silly to keep doing it the hard way.”
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.
That means:
- Plain‑English explanations
- Realistic business examples
- Step‑by‑step guidance you can follow along with
- Skills you can use immediately at work
“I’ve never heard it explained like that before.”
A supportive place to learn
If you’ve ever felt behind, you’re not alone. You’ll be supported, encouraged, and guided — without pressure.
What Changes After Training
People often tell me they:
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)
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