Enhancing Data Management and Reporting Skills: A Case Study of Maria Perry's Excel Training

Maria Perry, a Business Operations Manager at Loughborough University, attended our commercial training course Excel Basic to Intermediate with the aim of building on her existing Excel knowledge and gaining confidence in managing and presenting reports and data. This explores her experience during the course, highlighting the benefits and outcomes of her commercial course training.

Maria had been using basic Excel functions in her role for several years but felt the need to bridge knowledge gaps and gain a deeper understanding of Excel's capabilities. Her primary objectives for attending the training were to enhance her proficiency in Excel, discover time-saving shortcuts, and become more creative in her data management and reporting tasks.

The Excel Basic to Intermediate course provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training was comprehensive and tailored for general administrative professionals like Maria. The tutor created a welcoming and friendly learning environment. He expertly delivered the course content at a pace suitable for participants with varying levels of knowledge. Maria appreciated the reassurance and detailed guidance provided to those who needed it, while also allowing others the freedom to explore further on their own.

Maria thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share the training course with individuals from various companies and institutions who held similar administrative roles. The in-person learning experience was particularly engaging, as she found it more immersive compared to online learning formats.

Attending the course allowed Maria to fill in knowledge gaps and gain a deeper understanding of how Excel works. She also became aware of various time-saving shortcuts, which would significantly improve her efficiency in day-to-day tasks. The training course instilled Maria’s newfound confidence, empowering her to take a fresh look at her data management responsibilities and explore ways to improve her current practices.

Maria's experience attending the Excel Basic to Intermediate course exceeded her expectations. The comprehensive content, engaging learning environment, and expert delivery of the course equipped Maria with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her data management and reporting tasks. Her increased confidence and newfound understanding of Excel will undoubtedly positively impact her work and benefit Loughborough University's administrative operations. Maria is now going on the next level of our Excel commercial training to the Intermediate to advanced level.

“I have recommended Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training to my immediate colleagues at Loughborough University who undertake similar administrative responsibilities as I feel the level, pace and learning environment is suited to the business administrator role.”