Welcome to Prepare to Excel!
Welcome to Prepare to Excel, your premier destination for training and consultancy services in Microsoft Office. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s digital workplace.
Why Choose Prepare to Excel?
Expert Guidance
Insights from industry experts with a deep knowledge of Office applications and business processes.
Project Work
Let us take the burden off your shoulders and allow you to focus on your core business activities.
Latest Tools and Techniques
Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest tools, functionality, techniques and best practices.
Customized Consultancy
Our consultancy services are designed to address your company’s specific challenges and goals.
Save Time; Improve Productivity
Optimise your workflows and processes, leading to significant time savings and enhanced productivity.
Cost-Effective
Avoid costly mistakes and inefficiencies by leveraging our expertise, ultimately saving money in the long run.
Our Commitment
At Prepare to Excel, we are committed to your success. Our expert team is dedicated to providing the highest quality training and consultancy services, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to excel in your career and business. Our Microsoft Office experts deliver bespoke training strategies and consultancy solutions, designed to propel your productivity to new heights.
A dynamic team of passionate Microsoft Office experts who speak plain English, not confusing tech jargon.
We deliver top-notch Microsoft Office training with a commitment to best-in-class customer service.

Our Services
Microsoft Excel Training
Basic to Advanced Excel: Learn everything from the basics to advanced functions and formulas.
Data Analysis & Visualization: Master the art of data analysis and create compelling visual reports.
Excel for Business: Enhance your business operations with powerful Excel tools and techniques.
Microsoft Office Suite Training
Word: Improve your document creation skills with advanced Word features.
PowerPoint: Create impactful presentations that capture your audience’s attention.
Outlook: Optimize your email management and productivity with Outlook.
Consultancy Services
Consultancy Services: Expert guidance to optimize your business’s use of Microsoft Office applications through tailored solutions and best practices.
Project Work: Specialized assistance for complex Office projects, delivering high-quality outputs that meet your standards and expectations.
Excel Development: Custom Excel solutions tailored to your business needs, from basic calculations to advanced data models and automated systems.
Data Analysis: Transform raw data into actionable insights using Excel’s powerful features to uncover patterns and create clear, visual reports.
Dashboards and Data Visualisation: Design and build interactive, visually appealing Excel dashboards that present key performance indicators in an easy-to-understand format.
MS Office Support: Rapid troubleshooting and problem-solving for all your Microsoft Office emergencies and challenges.
Retainer Services: Ongoing, flexible support from a dedicated Microsoft Office expert, providing priority assistance tailored to your unique business needs.
Testimonials
But don’t just take our word for it – our clients can’t stop raving about our exceptional service.
Client Testimonial
“If you are looking for the best Excel Training, then look no further than Alison at Prepare to Excel. Her lessons provide a practical and focused learning experience with great content, great case studies and are hugely interactive. She is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and has excellent teaching skills which will allow you to learn at your own pace. The materials she provides are great as well – easy to follow and very helpful –I can’t recommend Alison enough.”
Client Testimonial
“Excel is a necessity used in everyday business. It’s increasingly important to understand modern techniques and how best to manipulate, analyse and present data. Alison has helped me build and develop my own knowledge and skills, and l can’t more highly recommend Alison’s coaching, knowledge, experience and patience! If you need to brush up on basic or develop new advanced excel skills, you need to contact Alison: Prepare to Excel.”
Client Testimonial
“ ‘Prepare to Excel’ has been a catalyst for change at Five Lamps Organisation. Ali, with her infectious passion and excitement for Excel, takes something that people fear and transforms it into something that people see as critical to helping them in their roles. As well as knowledge and experience, Ali always finds solutions and sees every challenge as an opportunity. With her support and tenacity we have already overcome some barriers and found new ways of working more efficiently.”
Get Started Today!
Ready to take your Microsoft Office skills to the next level? Contact us today to learn more about our training programs and consultancy services. Let’s Prepare to Excel together!
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Book your free consultation today. What are you waiting for? Functions don’t fix themselves you know!
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We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about our training programs, consultancy services, or any other inquiries, our team is here to help. Please contact us by email or use the form on this page.
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Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
07890 764316
alison.barratt@preparetoexcel.co.uk
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