About XelPlus

Excel sure has changed. What started out as a screwdriver is now a power tool.
Which is great because you can do so many things you couldn’t do in the past.

But it also raises a question:

Do everyday Excel users
use all of Excel’s power?

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In working with professionals every day, I can tell you the answer is a resounding “No.”

We have these incredible tools available… Excel, Power Query, DAX, Power BI.
Microsoft keeps releasing new features.
Each one with the potential to change the way we work.

But who’s really showing us how to tap into that potential?

Yes, there are books, tutorials, and quick YouTube videos – but they often fall short.
They don’t always dive deep enough.
Or they leave you feeling overwhelmed and lost.

That’s why we created our courses.

They give you what you need, clearly and accessibly.
This makes learning feel easy and fun – no matter your starting point.

Hi, I’m Leila Gharani, the founder of XelPlus.

Over 400,000 people trust us to help them master Excel, Power BI, and other office tools. They include professionals from some of the world’s top companies.

Why do they turn to us for training?

Three big reasons…

This is an excellent course for a newbie or someone who is an intermediate user.

As Excel has expanded and grown, many features have also expanded and grown. This course helped me catch up and put it all together to bridge my old knowledge with new knowledge about the program.

Fred Mercado

First, we provide an easy on-ramp to data power tools like Excel and Power BI. Most training leads with the super techie stuff, which scares people off. We start with the simple stuff. That way, our students get quick wins and gain confidence. Only then do we take you deeper (and believe me, I can get as advanced as anyone).

I love when you take real life scenarios and give us examples on how to engage them in different ways depending on different types of real life demands

Paw Jørgensen

Second, we use real life examples. Let’s be honest – the real world is messy. How many times have you watched an Excel training and thought, “Yeah, I wish my data were that clean & organized!”

I come from the trenches of industry. I know your day-to-day is chaotic and messy. That’s why our training courses assume you’re working in the real world – not in some laboratory under pristine conditions.

Your courses helped me to be more confident at work. I applied so many things I learnt in this course to my projects at work and made my manager and team’s life way easier.

Mo Erfani

Third, we look at the big picture. For example, in our Excel PowerPivot course (a favorite among our students), we don’t just teach PowerPivot and DAX. Instead, we show you how to pull multiple skills together and create a fully functioning Dashboard.

Too many Excel courses miss the forest for the trees.

Seeing the big picture gives you a better view of your work. It helps you better support your team and your company.

The truth is if you’re not learning you’re falling behind.

That’s why we believe in lifelong learning.

Improving your technical skills will make your workday easier. It will open doors to new career opportunities. It’s also never too late to learn.

Hello, I’m Leila!

Welcome to XelPlus. 👋

We specialize in Microsoft Excel, Power BI & Finance courses, helping over 400,000 business professionals become experts at handling data. My online trainings have attracted a substantial following, with over 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Our work has been recognized by Forbes, Nasdaq, CNBC, Microsoft, and the BBC.

Why should you listen to me? I know how challenging corporate jobs can be. Even if you’ve landed your dream job. Being stuck in spreadsheets can turn a dream job into a nightmare. That’s why I’m passionate about automation.

As a seven-time Microsoft MVP, I meet with the Microsoft team to stay updated on upcoming changes. I then pick the most practical updates for people working in corporate and make them easy to understand and use.

My backstory: I began my career in Canada as an economist. Later, I moved to Austria, working in business consulting, finance, and IT (SAP & Oracle projects). Over 15 years, I struggled with spreadsheets in corporate roles. This struggle led me to master automation. It helped me get promotions, optimize my workflow, and work better with data. Eventually, I created XelPlus to help others do the same.

The goal? Simple: Simplify your work. Make it enjoyable. And boost your confidence so you know you can handle ANY data project that comes your way. This will also open new opportunities for you. It could lead to new careers. It did for me.

In today’s world, automating data analysis is crucial. Who doesn’t want an automation expert on their team, especially when it comes to data?

Want to learn more? Take a look at our popular courses or sign up for our newsletter for regular updates and simplified learning tips.

It’s not an exaggeration to say, learning data automation can change your life forever.

The more you learn, the more you achieve. Expand your skills. Transform your future.
– Leila Gharani

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So what does this have to do with you?

Well, now that I’m out of the corporate world and an entrepreneur growing this education company, I’m bringing that experience into every training module we release. I don’t teach from the ivory tower; I teach from the real world.

That means explaining topics in laymen’s terms rather than trying to impress anybody.
It also means finding smarter, faster ways of doing things. The business world moves faster, and we have a rule around here: There’s always a better way of doing something.

If you’re like most people reading this website, you’re barely scratching the surface of what’s possible with Excel and related tools like Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX, and Power BI. I want you to harness the full power of these tools because when you do, your life will change.

But you need to take a smart approach to your technical education. And that’s what our team wakes up in the morning dedicated to providing. If you want to join us, the next best step is to jump on our email list. We’ll continue the conversation over there, and even have a special gift for you upon subscribing.

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