Excel Without Mercy: Advanced Skills for Serious Professionals

If Excel is slow or breaks under pressure, you’re using it wrong. This session takes Excel skills to the next level for professionals who want speed, control, and power.

3 CPD units May 27, 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • Advanced Excel tools that save serious time
  • How to work with large and complex data sets
  • How to build robust, reliable spreadsheets
  • How to reduce errors through smarter design
  • How to analyse data more effectively
  • How to automate repetitive tasks
  • How advanced Excel improves professional output

Event breakdown

  • Working with large data sets
  • Advanced formulas and functions
  • Spreadsheet structure and control
  • Error prevention and checking
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • Improving speed and performance
  • Building reliable workbooks
  • Professional Excel best practice
Type: CPD CourseCPD category: Other

Description

Advanced Excel is not about complexity — it’s about control. This session is designed for professionals who already know the basics and want to push Excel further. Delegates will learn how to manage larger data sets, build stronger spreadsheets, and reduce the risk of errors. The focus is on practical, real-world use, not theory or unnecessary features. This session helps professionals work faster, produce better information, and rely on Excel with confidence. By the end of the session, delegates will understand how advanced Excel skills directly improve efficiency, accuracy, and professional credibility.

Presenters

Willem Otto

Willem Otto — I am a young, newly qualified CA (SA) who completed his articles at a medium sized audit firm specialising in SME Audits. I started my journey as a financial manager in January 2024 at Renforcer investments, where we specialise in filling the gap between numbers and people and building long lasting relationships and as such had the opportunity to gain experience in many different management roles. With the help of my experienced co-workers at Renforcer, who have combined experience of 20 years as financial managers, I have made the transition into FM and is ready to help others make that transition as efficiently as possible. I have experience in leadership and public speaking due to my involvement with internal training presentations at Renforcer, as well as the audit firm where I worked.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Other.

Requirements

  • Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
  • Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser