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Build spreadsheet skills you can use on Monday

A self-paced library of Excel, Power Query, macro and Power BI courses, with recorded case reviews and templates for real office work.

Level: all levelsSelf-paced · 50+ lessons · 11 courses
  • 50+ self-paced video lessons
  • 11 included courses
  • Recorded webinars and case reviews
  • Templates and practice tasks
  • One-time purchase, permanent access
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Why spreadsheet work still eats your week

You know Excel can do more than you use it for. You have watched a colleague build a report in minutes that takes you an afternoon, or write a formula that keeps working when the data changes. The gap is rarely intelligence. It is a set of tools and habits you have never had the time to learn properly.

Most people learn Excel one search at a time. That works until a file arrives with inconsistent columns, merged cells, hidden rows and a deadline. Then the searching starts again, and the same report costs you another evening.

This library replaces scattered tips with a structured path. It brings together eleven courses on formulas, advanced Excel, Power Query, macros, Power BI and dashboards, plus recorded case reviews, webinars and practice files. You learn the tool first, then apply it to the kind of messy work that actually lands on your desk.

You do not need to become a developer. You need to recognise which tool fits the task, use it with confidence, and leave behind a file that someone else can maintain without calling you.

What you will be able to do

Every ability is practised on a working file, not just demonstrated on screen.

  • Write formulas that stay readable

    Use core, logical and lookup functions without building fragile chains that break on the next copy.

  • Clean messy data before it breaks a report

    Import, reshape and refresh tables in Power Query instead of patching them by hand.

  • Automate repetitive steps

    Record and edit simple macros for routine formatting, filtering and data movement.

  • Build dashboards that answer questions

    Design interactive Excel dashboards for headcount, call-centre and analytical reports.

  • Analyse data with Power BI

    Connect sources, build a simple model and create visuals for reports you refresh regularly.

  • Find errors and reconcile tables

    Trace differences, check totals and spot broken links before a file leaves your desk.

  • Choose the right tool for the task

    Know when a formula, a pivot table, a query or a macro will save you the most time.

50+
video lessons
11
included courses
7
recorded webinars
10
recorded case reviews

How the library works

The library is fully self-paced. After purchase you get access to a personal learning area containing all included courses, recorded sessions, workbooks and templates. You can start with the Excel foundations or jump straight to Power Query, macros or dashboards if that is where your work hurts most.

Each course is built from short video lessons. A lesson explains one idea, shows it on screen in a working file, and ends with a practice task in a supplied workbook. The tasks use realistic office scenarios: sales exports, staff lists, call-centre logs, budget tables and reports that need cleaning before anyone can use them.

Recorded webinars and case reviews sit alongside the courses. They show how an experienced eye approaches a file: where to look first, which formula to avoid, how to simplify a query and how to present the result so a manager can read it. You can watch them in any order and return to them when a similar task appears.

There is no fixed schedule and nothing to attend live. You keep the material and can revisit a lesson months later, when a new file finally makes sense of it.

The programme

Eight modules take you from reliable formulas to automated reports and dashboards. Recorded webinars, case reviews and practice files are included throughout.

  1. 1Module 1 — Excel foundations and reliable formulasStart with the habits that make every later course easier.
    • Structuring a clean sheet before you type a single formula
    • Writing and copying formulas without breaking references
    • Core functions for totals, counts and conditional sums
    • Logical functions for decisions and categories
    • Lookup functions for matching records across two tables
    • Checking results and handling the most common errors
  2. 2Module 2 — Advanced Excel and data handlingWork with larger tables, pivots and rules that keep reports stable.
    • Pivot tables for fast summaries of large lists
    • Sorting, filtering and removing duplicates safely
    • Data validation and protected input areas
    • Conditional formatting for exceptions and trends
    • Text, date and number clean-up formulas
    • Preparing a workbook for someone else to use
  3. 3Module 3 — Power Query for messy dataImport, reshape and refresh data without rebuilding the same report.
    • Connecting to files, folders and workbook tables
    • Removing columns, splitting text and setting data types
    • Merging queries to bring related tables together
    • Appending monthly files into one clean table
    • Refreshing a query and checking that the output holds
    • Turning a one-off clean-up into a repeatable workflow
  4. 4Module 4 — Macros and VBA basicsAutomate routine steps without a programming background.
    • Recording a macro for repetitive formatting
    • Reading and editing simple VBA code
    • Using variables, loops and conditions in small scripts
    • Assigning macros to buttons and workbook events
    • Building a simple UserForm for data entry
    • Saving, testing and sharing macro-enabled workbooks
  5. 5Module 5 — Power BI for recurring analysisTurn cleaned data into interactive reports you can refresh.
    • Connecting Power BI to Excel and other sources
    • Building a simple data model with relationships
    • Creating measures for totals, averages and comparisons
    • Designing clear charts, cards and slicers
    • Publishing a report and setting refresh options
    • Sharing reports with people who will not read the manual
  6. 6Module 6 — Excel dashboards in practiceBuild dashboard layouts for headcount, call-centre and analytical reports.
    • Planning an interactive dashboard around real decisions
    • Building a headcount and turnover report
    • Building a call-centre performance report
    • Building an analytical summary with charts and filters
    • Adding slicers and timeline controls
    • Checking dashboard performance and readability
  7. 7Module 7 — Recorded webinars and case reviewsWatch practical walkthroughs of formulas, charts, errors and automation.
    • Formula troubleshooting in a recorded review
    • Chart design choices that make a report readable
    • Finding discrepancies between two tables
    • Collecting data from inconsistent sources
    • Automating a recurring report step by step
    • Reviewing a dashboard build from raw data to final layout
  8. 8Module 8 — Practice library and templatesApply the tools to weekly tasks and ready-made files.
    • Weekly practice tasks with worked solutions
    • Template library for reports and trackers
    • Intensive recordings on charts and first macros
    • Building a reusable report template from scratch
    • Final project: clean, analyse and present a dataset
    • Reviewing your final project against the model answer

What you get

Everything is delivered in one learning area and stays available after purchase.

  • Eleven included courses

    Foundations, advanced Excel, macros, Power Query, Power BI and three dashboard courses.

  • More than 50 video lessons

    Short, practical lessons you can watch in any order and revisit at any time.

  • Seven recorded webinars

    Practical sessions on formulas, charts, data collection and automation.

  • Ten recorded case reviews

    Walkthroughs of real files and reporting problems, with the reasoning behind each step.

  • Workbooks and templates

    Ready-made report, tracker and dashboard files you can adapt to your own work.

  • Weekly practice tasks

    Exercises with worked solutions so you can check your own approach.

  • Intensive recordings

    Focused sessions on charts and first macros, kept in the library for repeat viewing.

  • Permanent access

    One purchase, no renewal, no expiry date on the material.

The method: one task, one tool, one clean file

Every module follows the same rhythm. You start with a task that looks familiar and slightly annoying: a monthly export with three different date formats, a report that must be rebuilt each week, a summary that nobody trusts. Then you learn the single tool that solves it best, and you build the solution yourself in the supplied workbook.

This is deliberately narrow. Instead of touring every function in the ribbon, the lessons teach the small set of tools that cover most office work: lookups and logic for matching, pivots for summarising, Power Query for cleaning and combining, macros for repetition, and dashboards for presentation.

The recorded case reviews add the part that courses usually skip: judgement. You see a file being opened for the first time, the questions asked about it, the dead ends rejected, and the moment a simpler approach wins. That is the skill that makes you faster next month, not just during the course.

Practice files mirror the lessons, so you can pause the video, try the step yourself, and compare your result with the finished version before moving on.

Is this library for you?

This course is for you if…

  • Office staff who build the same reports every week and want to stop rebuilding them
  • Analysts and planners who receive messy exports from several systems
  • Accountants and finance specialists who work in large spreadsheets daily
  • People preparing for a role where Excel skills are tested at interview
  • Self-taught users who know the basics and want a structured path forward

Probably not a fit if…

  • Complete beginners who have never opened a spreadsheet and want a single gentle introduction
  • Developers looking for advanced software engineering or database administration content
  • Anyone who wants live classes, scheduled calls or one-to-one tutoring
  • Readers hoping for a shortcut that avoids practising on their own files

After the library

A month from now, the monthly report that used to take an afternoon is a query refresh and a pivot table. The file with inconsistent columns is cleaned by a workflow you built once and can reuse, rather than by an hour of copy, paste and delete.

You will also have a clearer sense of what to learn next. Some people finish the dashboard module and move their recurring reporting into Power BI. Others stay in Excel and automate the boring parts with small macros. Both are valid, and the library supports both paths.

Most of all, you stop treating Excel as a memory test. You keep a personal set of patterns, templates and checked formulas that you understand, which means you can explain your work to a colleague, hand over a file without fear, and fix a problem when the data changes shape.

The material stays with you, so when a new task appears in six months, the relevant lesson is still there.

Questions before you buy

How much time do I need each week?

Most learners watch two or three lessons a week, which is roughly one to two hours including the practice task. The library is self-paced, so you can move faster through topics you already know and slow down on Power Query or macros.

Do I need previous Excel experience?

You should be comfortable opening a workbook, entering data and writing a basic formula. The first module covers foundations properly, so a rusty user can start there, while experienced users can begin with advanced Excel, Power Query or dashboards.

How do I get access after payment?

Your order confirmation contains the link to the learning area, where all included courses, recorded sessions, workbooks and templates are unlocked. Access is tied to your account, so keep the login details you receive.

What format are the lessons in?

Lessons are recorded screen videos with narration, usually short enough to watch in one sitting. Each one comes with a workbook or practice file, and the recorded webinars and case reviews are longer walkthroughs you can pause and revisit.

Does the material stay available?

Yes. The purchase is one-time and the material does not expire, so you can return to any lesson or template later. New material added to the library during your access period appears in the same learning area.

Is there a refund policy?

You have 14 days from purchase to request a refund. If the library is not what you expected, contact support within that window and the payment is returned according to the store policy.

Which Excel version do I need?

A desktop version of Excel with Power Query included covers nearly everything. Power BI lessons require the free desktop application. Google Sheets users can follow the formula and dashboard lessons, though some automation topics are Excel-specific.

Are there live sessions or personal consultations?

No. This is a recorded, self-study library: video lessons, recorded webinars and case reviews, workbooks and templates. There are no scheduled calls and no individual tutoring, which is why the material can be offered at this price.

Can I use the templates at work?

Yes, the report, tracker and dashboard files are there to be adapted to your own data and processes. They are meant as starting points you modify, not as fixed products.

Start with the file that takes you longest

One purchase unlocks all eleven courses, the recorded sessions and the template library, with permanent access and a 14-day refund window.