Excel Training that SAVES Time? (Read it again – it's true)

If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of cleaning up reports, building formulas, or banging your keyboard trying to figure out Excel short cuts, we feel ya. You start the project with good intentions and then.... You look up and your morning coffee cup is still sitting next to you, you’ve missed lunch (and dinner) and the only light you see is reflected on your face from your screen. Ug, not again. It’s practically tomorrow, and you’re still stuck on the same column, row and spreadsheet. 

That’s because these Excel tasks are some of the most time-consuming and redundant tasks our learners report during Excel training sessions—and they’re exactly the kind of problems we love to solve at Excel & Flourish. 

The Hidden Cost of Repetitive Excel Work 

From sorting and cleaning up lists to formatting cells and building formulas, Excel users often find themselves resorting to manual tasks to make these spreadsheets work seamlessly. These activities—while essential—can eat up hours each week. And when users don’t fully understand the tools at their disposal, the frustration compounds. 

Here are just a few of the most common time drains: 

• Sorting and cleaning up reports and budgets 

• Data processing and formatting 

• Building and understanding formulas 

• Navigating tool tabs and freezing cells 

• Creating reports for other departments 

These tasks aren’t just tedious—they’re costing you money. Every keystroke takes time, and every minute spent manually cleaning data is a minute not spent on strategic work, closing sales or the customer experience. 

If you had to choose, which would YOU rather see your team spend time on? 

Probably not spreadsheets. Just a wild guess. 

Our Learners Ask for These Topics on Repeat 

When we asked participants what they wish they had more time for, the answers were clear: 

• Power Query 

• Tips and tricks 

• Tables and graphs 

• Navigating the tool tabs 

• Formula mastery 

These are the skills that take you from amateur to pro. Power Query alone can automate hours of data cleanup. And knowing how to build dynamic tables and charts can transform how your team delivers information.  

You’ll have spreadsheets coveted by your peers, data that your clients can rely on and power in your Excel game. 

But Excel Training is SO Technical and Boring.... Um, Not Anymore. 

Finding the right training is the key. Only YOU know what your teams need, and you’ll want to find the solution that helps you reclaim your time, avoid confusion and takes into account your specific need.  

What does that look like?  

• Engaging: Find the trainer that connects with you and your teams. You’ll want customized sessions that are interactive, fun, and tailored to real-world use cases. 

• Practical: Focus on the tasks users actually perform—like cleaning up reg lists or building reports—not just abstract features. The closer the sessions are to your real-world use, the more that the information will stick. 

• Repeatable: When users know how to build processes that last, using templates, automation, and smart design, they’ll share with peers and create a model for future use. 

• Scalable: Find the right solution for your needs. And when you do, build upon it. The more layers you create, the stronger the outcomes.  

Training, particularly for Excel, is never a one-and-done. A workbook or video won’t cut it. Your best bet is live, interactive, customized training that meets your particular needs. That’s where the magic happens.  

Real Feedback, Real Impact 

In a recent training, one participant said, “Counting answers to questions—now I don’t have to, OMG.” Another shared, “Cleaning data so it’s usable—at least 10–15 hours saved per week.” These aren’t just anecdotes—they’re proof that the right training can transform how people work. 

Ready to Excel-erate Your Team? 

If your team is spending hours on repetitive Excel tasks, it’s time to rethink your training strategy.  

We’re happy to chat about solutions that we provide at Excel & Flourish, of course, but beyond that, we support any training that will help unlock productivity, reduce errors, and make Excel a tool people love—not dread.  

When you embrace all that Excel can provide, you become unstoppable.