Transform the Way
Your Team Uses Data

We help manufacturing teams grow through practical Excel, Minitab, and problem solving training,
supported by an accountability program that turns learning into real progress on the job.
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Training is often confusing,
scattered, or too theoretical.

We built ANOVA to give manufacturing teams clear,
practical skills they can use right away.

The ANOVA Journey

Many professionals in manufacturing are expected to understand data, solve problems, and improve processes, yet they rarely receive training that makes these skills simple and practical. We created this platform to close that gap. 

Our goal is to give learners clear and easy to follow training in tools such as Minitab and Excel, presented in a way that makes sense for real work. We want this to be a trusted place for building skill, supporting growth, and helping teams achieve meaningful improvement.
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The ANOVA Journey

Many professionals in manufacturing are expected to understand data, solve problems, and improve processes, yet they rarely receive training that makes these skills simple and practical. We created this platform to close that gap. 

Our goal is to give learners clear and easy to follow training in tools such as Minitab and Excel, presented in a way that makes sense for real work. We want this to be a trusted place for building skill, supporting growth, and helping teams achieve meaningful improvement.
Here’s Why Professionals Trust Us

World Class Online Training Built for
Real Results

With more than 50 years of combined experience using Excel and Minitab in the manufacturing industry, we understand what actually helps people and what slows them down. When you choose ANOVA Academy, you are not just signing up for a course. You are joining a structured program that guides you and your team from start to finish with clarity, support, and practical training you can use in your daily work.
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Hélène Lagacé

CEO & Founder of ANOVA Academy
Hélène Lagacé is a metallurgical engineer and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over four decades of experience in the aluminum industry. She has transformed processes and coached teams across international sites, building a reputation as a results driven leader and effective teacher. Her career spans research and development, production, and product development, resulting in multiple patents and inventions. She is committed to giving back to manufacturing by sharing evidence-based methods that improve safety, quality, reliability, and throughput while reducing cost. 

Her background includes formal engineering and Lean training, Certified Quality Engineer credentials, and leadership roles at Alcan, Novelis, Aleris, and Commonwealth Rolled Products. She has taught statistics at Queen’s University, led large scale improvement initiatives, and received the Women in STEM Award in 2018. She later co-founded ANOVA Academy to expand access to practical training and hands on coaching. Known for grounded, practical instruction, Hélène helps learners apply Excel, Minitab, and Lean Six Sigma tools to real work, enabling teams to deliver measurable and sustainable results. 

Erik Lagacé is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, educator, and consultant who co-founded ANOVA Academy, a company focused on online training for manufacturing companies. He specializes in helping plant leaders and their teams use data and practical tools in Excel and Minitab to solve problems, reduce variation, and improve performance on the shop floor.

 
His background includes formal training in Lean manufacturing and years of experience as a data analyst and continuous improvement trainer for multibillion dollar manufacturing companies. In these roles, he supported projects that improved quality, reliability, and productivity. Erik has taught Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt programs to international audiences, guiding professionals through the full certification journey.

Known for his innovation, clear teaching style, and problem solving skills, Erik is recognized for his ability to turn complex concepts into simple, actionable tools that teams can use right away. His work blends Lean Six Sigma methods, statistical thinking, and practical coaching to help organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and data driven decision making.
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Erik Lagacé

CEO & Founder of ANOVA Academy

Vision

To build a world where professionals at every level can confidently use data to solve problems, make smarter decisions, and grow their careers.

Mission

To deliver real-world, easy-to-follow training in Excel and Minitab that turns confusion into clarity and empowers learners to take action immediately.

Team

Led by Erik and Hélène, a mother-son duo with decades of experience in manufacturing, consulting, and Lean Six Sigma, ANOVA combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for teaching. Every course is built from real experience not just theory.

Vision

To build a world where professionals at every level can confidently use data to solve problems, make smarter decisions, and grow their careers.

Mission

To deliver real-world, easy-to-follow training in Excel and Minitab that turns confusion into clarity and empowers learners to take action immediately.

Team

Led by Erik and Hélène, a mother-son duo with decades of experience in manufacturing, consulting, and Lean Six Sigma, ANOVA combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for teaching. Every course is built from real experience not just theory.

Still have questions? We’ve got you covered!

If you have any questions before enrolling or need guidance choosing the right plan, reach out to our team. We’re here to help!
Here are a few common questions managers ask before partnering with us.

Give Your Team the
Training They Deserve

Your employees want to grow. You want to support them. Our programs make it easy for teams to learn, practice, and improve with guidance at every step. Start with the course that fits your team or explore everything ANOVA offers.

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