A Buyers Guide To Excel Courses In London

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London is a great city – especially for people looking to learn something new.

Excel is no different, but there are so many great courses here!

That’s why we made this breakdown of the best Excel courses in London, to help you pick the right one.

1. Acuity Training – London, Bank

  • Format: Live, instructor-led across beginner to advanced modules, in London & online.

  • Price: £450–550 (varies with level).

  • Certificate: Yes, Acuity-branded, well-recognised training.

  • Reviews: Typically 4.8★ (Google Reviews, internal surveys).

  • Highlights: Emphasis on experienced instructor interaction, exercises, and progression structure.

2. Media Training Ltd – London, Southwark

  • Format: Live one-day courses (Introduction/Advanced), virtual or in-person.

  • Price: From £179

  • Certificate: Yes.

  • Reviews: Course feedback says “super knowledgeable… hands-on… feel more confident”.

  • Highlights: Highly praised for great pacing and interactive delivery.

3. WeAreExcel – London, Aldgate

  • Format: Live instructor-led, public classes or onsite for groups.

  • Price: From ~£120 per person.

  • Certificate: Yes, certificate of attendance + post-class homework support.

  • Reviews: Rated 4.8★

  • Highlights: TPMA-accredited trainers, homework-driven reinforcement.

4. STL Training – London, Limehouse

  • Format: Half-day to multi-day live sessions, public or private.

  • Price: Mid-range; specifics on inquiry.

  • Certificate: Yes.

  • Reviews: Trustpilot shows 98–99% satisfaction.

  • Highlights: Corporate-grade provider with consistent training quality and amenities.

5. City St George’s – London, Angel

  • Format: Short courses (1–3 days), in-person.

  • Price: From £520

  • Certificate: Yes, CPD-recognised.

  • Reviews: Not found publicly; high trust in vocational adult education setting.

  • Highlights: Suits professionals seeking hands-on business application and CPD credits.

6. CityLit – London, Covent Garden

  • Format: Short-term, evening/weekend classes.

  • Price: £100–300 depending on duration.

  • Certificate: Yes, completion certificate.

  • Reviews: No formal rating available, but CityLit is known for accessible adult education.

  • Highlights: Flexible scheduling; great for upskilling outside work hours.

Quick Comparison: Who It’s For

# Best For… Why It Stands Out
1 Acuity Training Structured progression with depth Multiple levels, instructor interactivity
2 Media Training Quality educators, interactive class style Trainer expertise, small live format
3 WeAreExcel Affordable, engaging 1-day training High rating, London focus, homework support
4 STL Training Corporate group training Trusted with consistency & amenities
5 City St George’s CPD-credited business learners Formal certification, tailored to business needs
6 CityLit Busy professionals, flexible timeframe Evening/weekend options in Covent Garden
About Ben Richardson

Ben is a director of Acuity Training which he has been running for over 10 years.


He is a Natural Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge and a qualified accountant with the ICAEW.


He previously worked as a venture capitalist and banker and so had extensive experience with Excel from building financial models before moving to learn SQL, Microsoft Power BI and other technologies more recently.

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