CAG delivers advanced Microsoft Excel training across Southern Africa. Our Excel Guru pathway is designed for professionals who need fast, accurate and reliable spreadsheets. Enquire now for a tailored in-company quote.
Who will benefit from Excel Guru?
CEO’s and MD’s – Sales Managers – System Analysts – NGO’s
SME Owners – Finance Managers – Lawyers – Business Analysts
Bankers – PA’s of Executives – HR Managers – IT Managers
Government Organisations – Consultants – Secretaries of Executives – School leavers and Graduates
If your role requires working with reports, budgets, dashboards or data-driven decisions, you will benefit from the Excel Guru pathway.
Why become an Excel Guru with CAG?
- Work faster and more accurately with advanced Excel tools.
- Save hours every month and impress management with professional reports.
- Strengthen your employability in a competitive job market.
- Unlock opportunities for promotion into analysis, finance and management roles.
- Build a high-value, portable skill set recognised across industries.
Becoming an Excel guru transforms the way you work. You will be able to manage larger datasets, build smarter spreadsheets and automate routine tasks so you can focus on analysis and decision-making.
As an advanced Excel user you will:
- Create professional dashboards, reports and models that decision-makers can trust.
- Use powerful tools such as PivotTables, Power Query and Power Pivot to combine and reshape data.
- Design reliable formulas and templates that your team can reuse across the business.
If you’re looking to boost your earning potential and improve day-to-day performance, mastering advanced Excel is one of the most impactful steps you can take.
Workplace Application – Excel Guru
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Build custom LAMBDA, FILTER and LET formulas that simplify complex calculations.
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Create scalable, automated business models for budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
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Integrate Power Query, Power Pivot and VBA to streamline data preparation and analysis.
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Case-style: With Excel Guru mastery, your operations team can automate supplier order tracking end-to-end — from stock levels to delivery schedules — freeing managers to focus on strategy rather than administration.
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Advanced Database Functions in Excel.
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In addition to lookup functions such as XLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH, Excel also includes database-style functions designed for criteria-based analysis.
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One example is DGET, which allows users to extract a single value from a structured data table based on defined rules and conditions.
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This approach is useful in controlled reporting, auditing, and structured analysis scenarios where data must meet specific criteria rather than relying on simple lookups.
Industry recognition: College Africa Group is regularly featured on leading South African platforms for its work in Excel, data and digital skills training. One recent feature highlights how organisations are combining traditional tools like Excel with modern AI tools for smarter workflows: AI Productivity Tools South Africa – Unlock Faster, Smarter Workflows for Teams.
Excel Guru starts with our flagship Executive Excel Advanced Course.
This programme builds on the formulas and features covered in the Excel Essentials and Intermediate courses. Executive Excel focuses on advanced functions, data analysis tools and best-practice modelling techniques used by senior analysts and managers. On completion, delegates will be among the top 10% of Excel users in Southern Africa.
Our comprehensive Excel Dashboarding course shows delegates how to transform raw data into interactive, executive-ready dashboards.
Building on Excel Essentials, Intermediate and Advanced, this course covers dynamic charts, key performance indicators, interactive controls and layout best practice for business reporting. On completion, delegates will be in the top 5% of Excel dashboard users in Southern Africa.
Our PivotTables and Power Pivot courses equip delegates to analyse large data sets efficiently and build robust data models.
The course builds on Excel Advanced and introduces data modelling concepts, relationships, DAX measures and high-performance reporting. On completion, delegates will be in the top 5% of advanced Excel users in Southern Africa.
Our comprehensive Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) course shows delegates how to automate repetitive tasks and extend Excel’s capabilities across the Microsoft Office Suite.
Building on Excel Advanced, the course covers VBA fundamentals, procedures, user-defined functions, event-driven automation and practical project work. On completion, delegates will be in the top 5% of Visual Basic for Applications users in Southern Africa.
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Ablebits
Excel Guru – Frequently Asked Questions
Is Excel still relevant now that AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot exist?
Yes. Excel remains the foundation for business reporting, analysis and decision-making. AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot enhance Excel usage, but they rely on correctly structured data, models and formulas created in Excel.
Can Excel Guru skills be used together with ChatGPT?
Absolutely. Excel Guru training equips professionals to use ChatGPT for tasks such as formula explanations, model validation, scenario analysis and documentation—while Excel remains the execution and control layer.
Who should attend Excel Guru training?
Excel Guru is ideal for managers, analysts, finance teams, HR professionals, operations staff and executives who work with data, dashboards, reporting or forecasts and need advanced, reliable Excel skills.
Does Excel Guru include automation techniques?
Yes. The programme covers advanced formulas, Power Query, Power Pivot and VBA, enabling delegates to automate repetitive tasks, streamline reporting and build scalable business models.
How does Excel Guru support career growth?
Advanced Excel skills consistently rank among the most sought-after workplace competencies. Excel Guru training improves productivity, enhances professional credibility and supports progression into senior analytical and management roles.
Is Excel Guru suitable for companies adopting AI productivity tools?
Yes. Organisations adopting AI productivity tools benefit most when employees have strong Excel foundations. Excel Guru training prepares teams to use AI responsibly and effectively alongside existing Microsoft tools.