Excel Training in South Africa:
Practical, accredited Microsoft Excel courses for businesses and professionals
At College Africa Group, we specialise in Excel training designed for the South African workplace. Whether you are a beginner learning spreadsheets for the first time, or a manager who needs advanced reporting skills, our courses give you practical, workplace-ready knowledge.
We deliver onsite, virtual, and bespoke offsite conference Excel training across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and throughout Southern Africa. As a SETA & QCTO-accredited training service provider, you can trust our programmes to meet compliance requirements and deliver measurable impact.
Why Choose Our Excel Training in South Africa?
Accredited provider – aligned with MICT SETA & QCTO standards.
- Practical, hands-on learning with real South African business examples.
- Facilitator experience – trainers are not just educators, but seasoned professionals with management and corporate backgrounds with tertiary degrees.
- Flexible delivery – in-house at your offices, virtual instructor-led via Zoom/Teams, or private offsite sessions.
- Customised solutions – we tailor Excel content to your reporting, finance, or HR requirements.
Excel Training Levels and Courses
Beginner Excel Course (1 day)
Perfect for staff who are new to spreadsheets or upgrading from basic skills.
Beginner Excel Course Key topics covered:
- Creating and formatting spreadsheets
- Basic formulas and functions
- Sorting, filtering, and charts
- Printing and saving professional reports
- Course content College Africa Group – Excel Basic Table of Contents 2024
Workplace application:
- Improve accuracy in simple reporting
- Save time on day-to-day admin tasks
Intermediate Excel Course (1 day) in Southern Africa
For learners who already use Excel and want to unlock more productivity.
Intermediate Excel Course Key topics covered:
- Conditional formatting
- Advanced functions
- Data validation and templates
- Course content Excel Intermediate Table of Contents 2024 – College Africa Group
Workplace application:
- Build interactive reports for managers
- Automate repetitive data tasks
Corporate Advanced Excel Course (2–3 days) in Southern Africa
Ideal for professionals who handle large datasets and complex analysis.
Advanced Excel Course – Executive Excel Key topics covered:
- Advanced formulas
- PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Nested IFs, (IF, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF)
- Data modelling and scenario analysis
- Introduction to VBA automation
- Course content Advanced Excel – Executive Excel – College Africa Group
Workplace application:
- Consolidate multiple datasets
- Automate reporting processes
- Deliver executive dashboards with accuracy
Specialist Excel Workshops (Customised)
We also offer focused workshops tailored to business needs:
- Excel Dashboards & Data Visualisation Excel Dashboard content – College Africa Group
- Excel for Finance, HR & Payroll Teams
- Excel VBA Programming
Corporate Delivery Options in South Africa
We make Excel training accessible for every organisation:
- On-site Corporate Training – Our facilitators travel to your offices across South Africa.
- Virtual Instructor-Led Training – Join live sessions via Zoom or MS Teams, perfect for hybrid or remote teams.
- Offsite Conference Courses – Book small teams for an offsite training experience.
All formats include exercises, feedback, and email assistance and consulting services.
Who Should Attend Excel Training in South Africa?
- Admin staff and clerks needing foundational Excel skills
- HR and Finance teams preparing reports and payroll data
- Managers and executives needing dashboards and decision-support
- Analysts and specialists working with large or complex datasets
- Anyone upgrading to Office 365 / MS Office 2021 Excel
Learning Outcomes
By completing our Excel training, learners will:
- Gain confidence in using Excel for real business tasks
- Automate calculations and reduce human error
- Design dashboards and visuals that support decision-making
- Use data analysis tools (PivotTables, Power Query, Power Pivot)
- Produce professional, accurate reports faster
Corporate Testimonials
Hi Arnold
The delegates, who recently completed the 2-day course in Advanced Excel say that the course was informative, insightful, practical and helpful, and highly recommend it.
Our Commercial Manager was impressed with your company’s policy to address the client’s their specific training needs within the context of the course being offered.
Thank you for facilitating the training, which she says was informative and enjoyable.
Toni Dapsis – Traxtion Rosslyn
Dear Arnold
Once again, working with the College Africa Group service provider with flexibly is good. We appreciate the training you have provided us over the years.
Mpho Mbodi Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions: Excel Training in South Africa
Read about FAQ’s Southern Africa Corporate Training
Q: Do you offer Excel training in Cape Town and Durban?
Yes. We run onsite and virtual training across all major South African cities, including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, and Pretoria.
Q: Is your training accredited?
Yes. College Africa Group is an accredited MICT SETA provider, and participants receive a certificate of completion.
Q: Can you customise Excel training for our company?
Absolutely. We adapt the content to your reporting templates, industry data, and business requirements.
Q: Do you provide virtual Excel training?
Yes. We run live online sessions via Zoom or MS Teams with real-time exercises and facilitator support.
Q: What is the typical class size?
For corporate onsite sessions, we recommend 8–12 participants per group for maximum interaction. Public courses may vary.
Q: How long are the courses?
Beginner: 1 day; Intermediate: 2 days; Advanced: 2–3 days. Specialist workshops vary depending on requirements.
Book Your Excel Training in South Africa Today
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ON and OFF-SITE training are offered. See our Specials for Gauteng, Cape Town & KZN.
For other areas call Arnold 083 7784903. Offsite includes teas, light lunch, and an electronic attendance certificate. Group discounts apply. ONSITE, YOUR VENUE, minimum of three delegates attending simultaneously. Prices on request.
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