Who we are

We hope to be working with you in the near future so it is important that you know who you are employing.

Below, you will read our amazing journey to stellar achievements. You can tell by our clients that we have 'been around the traps' and with the testimonials below, you can start to piece together a picture of us.

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From Humble Beginnings…

Back in 1999 — before Y2K fizzled and dial-up was still a thing — Top Ideas & Solutions was launched. Its purpose? Solve business problems in creative and practical ways. That legacy continues to this day.

As we worked with businesses, it became clear there was a major knowledge gap when it came to Excel. Traditional classroom training was too generic, too far away, or just too expensive for most teams.

So we flipped the script. We began visiting worksites, delivering custom Excel sessions using the tools people already used—and the results were instant. Real-world, real files, real outcomes.

Suddenly, companies were getting team-wide training at the price of one or two offsite attendees. Productivity rose. Managers were praised. Budgets were stretched further than ever.

Compare these prices or this provider for a single seat in a standard Excel course class with one of our esteemed competitors. Our fees include up to 8 people in the course (not a single person as the links provided suggest). And 8 is only a recommended number of learners - you can have more but the amount of content covered will be reduced. But rather than 'class' structured, step by step content, we will customise the training to suit your needs - that is our niche. Shop around - do your due diligence. Then talk to us — we’ll surprise you (in a good way).

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Top Ideas & Solutions

Launched in 1999. Still solving problems today.

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Excel Training Adelaide

Born in 2004 to meet rising demand for Excel expertise.

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Excel Training Sydney

Our proven model expanded east in 2014.

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Excel Training Melbourne

Opened in Melbourne with local trainer in 2018.

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Remote Excel Training

Continued throught the COVID pandemic 2020.

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Excel Training Australia

Unified the brand in 2022.

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Excel Programming Adelaide

Increase VBA Programming 2024.

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Rebuild Website

Refresh the brand 2025.

What Our Clients Say

"We've been working with Roger at Adelaide Excel Training for many years, and his service has been exceptional every single time. Roger’s Excel training has been invaluable for our team at Mahcon Civil Pty Ltd. His deep knowledge, clear explanations, and tailored approach have helped us streamline complex tasks and enhance our overall productivity. Whether we’ve needed basic guidance or advanced Excel techniques, Roger has always delivered with professionalism and patience. I highly recommend Adelaide Excel Training for anyone looking to boost their Excel skills. Thank you, Roger, for your outstanding support!"

Matt Benseman
General Manager, Mahcon Civil

"Training was very informative and my staff learnt a great deal. The trainer Roger is an amazing trainer and is very patient and explains everything in detail to ensure everyone understands and is on the same page. I highly recommend using Excel Training Adelaide if you want to learn more about Excel. The staff are very accommodating to your needs and are always willing to respond to any questions or queries you have."

Sara Mercuri
Administrative Services Co-ordinator, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network

"Roger is phenomenal! His Excel programming skills and problem-solving abilities are truly impressive. I had gone through a few other people before finding Roger, but none of them could tackle the complexities of my project like he did. He brought a level of creativity and insight that transformed my ideas into a practical, user-friendly program that’s exactly what I needed. One of the best parts about working with Roger is how he future-proofs everything. The program he built isn’t just functional now—it’s designed to be self-sustaining and easy to update if needed, which saves me so much time in the long run. He’s thought of everything, making it incredibly intuitive and simple to navigate, even for someone like me who isn’t a tech expert. On top of all that, Roger is just a pleasure to work with. If you need someone who’s not only talented but also reliable and creative, Roger is the one to go to. Highly recommended!."

Sina
Allied Health owner

"Excel Training Adelaide has been a huge help to our company—both through customised training and the development of business tools that exceeded expectations."

Shaun McCarthy
Training Coordinator, SMR Automotive

"Roger transformed a nightmare spreadsheet into a one-click wonder. Total lifesaver."

Bec
SA Water

"Thank you again for the training. I speak for the whole team—it was one of the best sessions we’ve ever had."

Tyson Winning
HR Team Member, Bunnings

"My accountant LOVES the new ledger. It saves me hours every month. And the built-in Access-like logic is genius."

Robert Griguol
Owner, Goodlook Blinds & Curtains

"Highly recommended. We had a complex Excel project that needed automating — and Excel Training Adelaide nailed it."

Martin Oldfield
Valuations Manager, Maloney Field Services

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