Excel
Essentials

Build confidence in Excel and practical data analysis so you can navigate spreadsheets efficiently, run key calculations, and make informed decisions to improve performance and operational results.
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UPCOMING COURSES & RESOURCES

We are continually expanding our curriculum with targeted, industry-focused courses designed to elevate your analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Problem Solving Beyond Firefighting
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  • Pivot Tables for Manufacturers
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  • Advanced Formulas
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  • Solver & Scenarios
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  • Excel Macros
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  • Dashboards
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  • Measurement System Analysis
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  • Multiple Variable Analysis
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  • Non-Normal Distribution
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  • Process FMEAs & Control Plans
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What You Will Learn

This course teaches the core Excel skills used to organize data, perform calculations, and present information clearly. You will work through practical techniques for formulas, formatting, and data handling that support accurate analysis and reporting. It is ideal for professionals who rely on Excel regularly and want a more structured and efficient approach. 

Work Faster With Core Tools

Learn how to use essential Excel features and shortcuts to complete common tasks more efficiently and reduce repetitive manual work. 

Organize and Clean Your Data

Structure, format, and clean data so spreadsheets are easier to read, easier to update, and less prone to errors. 

Build Clear, Reliable Sheets 

Create spreadsheets that are easy to follow, easy to maintain, and ready to support calculations, summaries, and simple analysis. 

Course Content

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Everything Included in Your
Premium Learning Experience

Accountability Program

Stay on track with a built in accountability system that supports steady course completion. You receive timely nudges when activity slows, recognition when you reach key milestones, and reminders that help maintain momentum. Each touchpoint is designed to keep you engaged, focused, and moving through every lesson with purpose.
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Reports & Insights

Stay informed with monthly reports that show what you have completed, where you are improving, and which areas may need review. You can scan your results quickly, revisit sections when needed, and see how your development is moving forward over time. This gives both learners and managers better visibility into training activity.
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Interactive Videos

Interactive videos turn learning into action. Instead of watching passively, you participate through clickable elements, guided prompts, and on screen questions that reinforce learning. When a new idea is introduced, you apply it right away, which improves retention and makes each lesson feel practical, active, and easy to follow.
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AI Learning Assistant

Get help the moment you need it. The AI Learning Assistant is trained on ANOVA courses and key Excel and Minitab resources, so unclear topics can be explained right away. Ask a question and receive direct guidance with industry examples, allowing you to keep momentum and move through the course with fewer delays.
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Coach’s Challenge 

Each challenge gives you a structured way to apply course concepts to your daily work. You follow clear steps for gathering information, using the tools correctly, and producing outcomes tied to real tasks in your job. This is where training moves beyond the lesson and starts showing up in how work gets done.
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Knowledge Checks

After each module, you will complete a short quiz to confirm your understanding and reinforce the core concepts. These quizzes help deepen your retention and ensure you are prepared for the next module. You receive clear feedback right away so you always know how you are progressing and where you may benefit from a quick review.  
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Guides and Templates 

You get downloadable guides and ready to use templates you can apply directly to your own work. These resources make it easier to remember key steps, reduce the need to rewatch lessons, and choose the right tool when you need it. They give you a reliable reference point when it is time to apply the training on the job.
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Practical Exercises

Strengthen your skills with guided hands on video exercises that turn theory into real application. Each exercise reinforces the core lessons and introduces additional concepts that help you continue to grow. You will practice every technique in a practical, structured way so you can apply the skills to your daily work. 
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Certificate of Completion

When you complete your course, you will receive a certificate that reflects your dedication and the new capabilities you have built. It is a formal way to document your progress and demonstrate your commitment to improving your skills. You can present it to your employer, add it to your resume, or use it as a milestone in your career journey.  
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 Training Plans Built for Professional Growth 

Individuals
Business
Basic Plan

Access to Excel Essentials with a standard video learning experience.

$700/ license 

12-Month Access

Includes:

  • SELF-PACED VIDEO LESSONS
  • Module-Based Learning Path
  • 12-Month Course Access
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 Premium Plan

Access to Excel Essentials with an advanced learning experience.

$1,200/ license 

12-Month Access

Everything in Basic Plan Plus:

  • Interactive Video Lessons
  • AI learning ASSISTANT
  • Manufacturing Practice Scenario
  • Coach’s Challenge 
  • Accountability Program
  • Knowledge Checks
  • Certificate of Completion 
Small Team

Starts at 5 Licenses

8% Off

$1,200 / License

$1,110/ License

12-Month Access

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A practical starting point for smaller teams that need stronger Excel skills without committing to a larger rollout.

Most Popular
Training Pod

Starts at 10 Licenses

20% Off

$1,200 / License

$960/ License

12-Month Access

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Build practical Excel momentum by training a focused group of ten who can apply stronger spreadsheet skills in everyday work.

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Team Expansion

Starts at 20 Licenses

30% Off

$1,200 / License

$840/ License

12-Month Access

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Create a meaningful shift in Excel capability by training twenty employees who can improve reporting, analysis, and daily productivity.

Custom

For 50+ Licenses

Custom Pricing

Tailored to your team size

12-Month Access

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Whether your team is 50 people or 500, we create an Excel training plan that fits your team size, structure, and learning goals.

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Erik Lagacé

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Learn From an
Industry Expert

Learn From an Industry Expert

Erik Lagacé is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and co founder of ANOVA Academy. His work focuses on building structured learning systems that help teams use data, Excel, and Minitab to solve problems with clarity and discipline. With experience spanning data analysis, teaching, and continuous improvement, he is known for simplifying complex challenges into practical steps teams can apply consistently. 

Real Impact. Real Feedback.

Aaron Newby

Automation Engineer
Our organization has partnered with ANOVA many times for training in statistics, advanced Excel, and multiple levels of Minitab instruction. Each engagement exceeded expectations. ANOVA provides excellent transitions from introductory concepts to advanced analytical techniques. Their depth of knowledge in Minitab is outstanding, and their professionalism during training empowered our workforce to analyze large data sets with confidence. Our quality teams and engineers have significantly improved their root cause analysis capabilities, resulting in faster problem resolution.

Rich Hirsh

LSS Master BB, Consultant
ANOVA sets the gold standard for Excel and Minitab training. Their lessons are clear, concise, and grounded in over 40 years of proven, real-world experience. Having worked closely with the content creators and instructors, Helene and Erik Lagace, I can confidently say their ability to connect with learners, whether beginners or advanced statisticians, is unmatched. If you are looking for training that truly makes a difference, this is a game changer.

Mandy Stevens

Quality Operating System Manager | LSS Black Belt
As a Continuous Improvement Manager rebuilding a team from scratch, I believed that if you hire the right people and put them in the right seat, skills can be trained. ANOVA made that belief a reality. Their training was passionate, tailored, and collaborative, building a confident team that turned data into insights and delivered measurable business results.

Dan Manrique

Cold Mill Process Metallurgist | LSS Black Belt
The coaching I received from ANOVA founder Helene Lagace was instrumental in my achieving my Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Their advanced Microsoft Excel and Minitab training provided the tools needed to bring statistical control to complex processes. I have seen this directly in the reduction of variation in the processes I am responsible for. Thank you ANOVA.

Jake Lucas

Casting Process Engineer | LSS Black Belt
I have been through several ANOVA training courses and always learn something new, even on topics I was familiar with before. They do an excellent job addressing different levels of experience and teaching to individual needs, even in a mixed group. Whether you are new to a topic or experienced in it, I highly recommend training with ANOVA.

Ashley Spencer

ABS Strategic Analyst | LSS Black Belt
ANOVA Minitab training is the best available. The mix of hands-on exercises and real-world manufacturing data sets makes everything clear and practical. Their instructors have real experience in production environments, not just theory, and it shows. Learning how to apply regression, capability analysis, and control charts to our processes has helped me identify issues earlier and make better decisions supported by data.

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Start Turning Data Into Better Decisions

ANOVA Academy gives you the tools, guidance, and structure to grow your capabilities step by step. You’ll build confidence with every lesson, stay motivated through clear milestones, and see meaningful progress as you strengthen your skills and advance your career.

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