"The training course I took for The SharePoint Starting Point: The Basics, was very informative and helped me get started on how to use SharePoint."

Chris Nes · 3/8/2026

"I did the OneNote training through my workplace with Christine and it was excellent. I would definitely recommend it no matter what level of comfort you have with OneNote as there is always something new to be learned."

Vanessa Moncrieffe · 3/5/2026

"Just finished a training session on "Copilot in the Modern Workplace" excellent course, very helpful and the instructor was excellent."

Beverly McKeage · 2/9/2026

"Wonderful 2-day course in Power BI delivered by Greg Lutes! Perfect pace, detailed answers to questions. I am able to immediately apply this new knowledge to my work."

Irena Magdenko · 1/9/2026

"It was an amazing two-day training experience that I highly recommend. I learned a lot, and the instructor was excellent!"

Shubert Alfred · 11/16/2025

"Excellent experience from start to finish. Prompt response time from initial contact, clear package and instruction for the online program content, very engaging teacher. Wanted to advance my Excel skills; thank you Gloria Ngwenya for a fantastic course."

Thakkar Kishor · 9/22/2025

"Absolutely loved the course I’ve taken. Top-notch service. Thank you."

Olga Bielinska · 8/31/2025

"Great training!"

Anne Turmaine · 6/16/2025

"Great instructor; friendly and knowledgeable. Concise instructions and stayed on track. Highly recommend!"

C Fraser · 4/6/2025

"Excellent course and instructor. I highly recommend."

Michelle Raizenne · 3/30/2025

"Exceptional training experience with intermediate and advanced Excel."

Steve Atkinson · 3/27/2025

"Greg Lutes did the SharePoint training I was involved in and he was fantastic. Highly recommend the sessions he instructs."

Joanna Moss · 3/5/2025

"très professionels, cours intéressant et bien structuré"

Cynthia Ruest · 2/28/2025

"Very engaging and worthwhile webinar!!"

Nick Zervos · 2/22/2025

"Christine is amazing. :-)"

Louise Currier · 2/12/2025

"Excellent experience start to finish. Prompt response time from initial contact, clear package and instruction for the online program content, very engaging teacher. Wanted to advance my Excel skills; thank you Heide for a fantastic course."

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Neal Webb · 12/17/2024

"Gloria was incredible helpful, patient and knowledgeable. Very informative training."

Tammy Ford · 11/15/2024

"I just completed virtual training with The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company today... "Fundamentals of Power BI". Before the training I had zero knowledge or experience using Power BI. Today I feel comfortable enough to create my own tables, graphs, calculations, etc. The course offers a very good foundation/starting point. And my instructor Warren was very patient and knowledgeable and open to receiving and responding to any questions at every step of the training. Totally recommend company and course:)"

Eleanor Westcott · 9/27/2024

"Before reaching out to Great Canadian Training, managing and scheduling over 230 volunteers each year was overwhelming. Now, it's seamless and stress-free. Their automated spreadsheet quickly matches volunteers with roles based on availability, saving me hours. Highly recommend for their expertise and efficiency!"

Becky Wingate · 9/16/2024

"I took Word Level 1 - the instructor was very knowledgeable and profesional. I'm going to take Level 2 next. Thanks Gloria"

daniel blake · 9/7/2024

"Enthusiastic instructor, with a great sense of humor! l learned a lot."

Tim Khan · 7/19/2024

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Mirvat Yaghi-Nader · 6/28/2024

"Great course! The content was appropriate and the instructor was awesome!!"

Wendy C-B · 6/28/2024

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Audrey D'Souza-Moraes · 6/15/2024

"I reached out to Great Canadian Training because I need to merge several Excel spreadsheets. I had taken over a role and had inherited about a dozen messy, unformatted Excel spreadsheets with thousands of rows of data. I was wasting too much time finding the sales contacts instead of reaching out to sales contacts. I couldn't be happier with the result! Not only did their software consultant provide a quick turnaround, but they also organized all the data into one comprehensive list, removed duplicates and cleaned up the information. Now, I can easily see who our contacts are at each company, and I have the information that I need. Their meticulous approach has made my job so much easier - I would definitely recommend Great Canadian Training!"

Mark S · 5/15/2024

"(Translated by Google) Excellent training on Excel, adapted to our needs. (Combination of Pivot Tables and charts, with Christine) The pace was perfect, with a return to certain basics and shortcuts. We are already planning to schedule another training with them. (Original) Excellente formation sur Excel, adaptée à nos besoins. (Combinaison de Pivot Tables et de graphiques, avec Christine) Le rythme était parfait, avec un retour sur certaines bases et raccourcis. Nous prévoyons déjà planifier une autre formation avec eux."

Isabelle Gonthier · 4/2/2024

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Shelley Watkin · 3/11/2024

"Excel 1 Training - Christine is a dynamic instructor who made this learning experience enjoyable and worth while."

Brenda MacFarlane · 3/11/2024

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Rene Young · 2/8/2024

"I took part in a customized Excel course, set up in part with my employer. I learned an incredible amount more than I have in several previous Excel courses, and am now more confident in using more powerful tools within Excel. The instructor was amazing: energetic, engaging, very knowledgable, and very well-prepared."

Terry Hyland · 1/24/2024

"Christine is amazing! Such an enjoyable and easy to comprehend understanding. I learned so much! Highly recommend."

Celeste Filiatreault · 1/24/2024

"We had a great time learning Excel with Christine, she was amazing. She was enthusiastic, and kept our attention the whole time. I would defiantly recommend Christine for anyone wanting to better understand Excel!"

Cassidy Magee · 1/23/2024

"Instructor was very patient with the group. Learning exercises were very practical."

Heather Haakstad · 1/23/2024

""Business Writing That Works" is a good course to help you be more concise and courteous in your business emails."

Tracy Knight · 1/18/2024

"Very happy with the training course I took. I took the Fundamentals of Power BI and Warren was our instructor. It was very well laid out, easy to understand, and a nice pace to follow. The instructor did a very nice job of explaining the practical uses of the program as well as how it integrates into a company and of a team within the company. I Highly enjoyed my experience and wouldn't hesitate to sign up for another course through Great Canadian Training!"

Zac Sixsmith · 8/24/2022

"I highly recommend training with The Great Canadian Training & Consulting company! You will not find a more dedicated, enthusiastic or knowledgeable group of people who are truly passionate about serving their clients! Their courses are thorough with aftercare support - that is often necessary for some of us! I recommend the Excel training and you can always catch a webinar as well if you just need a tip or two. Looking forward to my next session in the new year!"

Tina Abernethy · 12/10/2021

"I had a great time with Christine! She was a phenomenal trainer. I really appreciated learning skills I could immediately apply to current work documents. She was patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic. She explained things well, highlighted the practical value of material and was super easy to listen to and follow. The one-on-one training was perfectly customized to my needs, goals, and training outcomes. A very high quality training service... Admin staff was on the ball too, everything related to the training was well communicated in a timely and efficient manner, and course materials were excellent."

Krystal Dumont · 9/11/2021

"Great learning expereience, well explained and easy to follow!"

Shelby Vonwahl · 3/28/2026

"I attended a one-day class with Nancy on “Understanding & Developing Effective Communication Skills.” The class was very interesting and insightful. It provided concrete, easy-to-implement tools for improving communication and clearly demonstrated the many positive impacts effective communication can have. I highly recommend this class."

Aïda Baroudi · 3/25/2026

"Great learning experience, with a very engaging instructor!"

Alejandro Machado · 4/24/2026

"Christine was an awesome instructor. Easy to follow and engaging while still getting the information across. I would take another course by her."

From a very satisfied government client · Excel Level 3 (Advanced) — Testimonial

"Bruce is wonderful and dedicated to his passion for teaching. He is enthusiastic and makes the course a lot of fun and engaging. His pace is perfect, so we don't need him to repeat or reteach any sections. I am always able to follow along. I've never met a more personable teacher who is always smiling and laughing."

From a happy federal government client · Acrobat Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"I thoroughly enjoyed Christine as an instructor. She spoke clearly and was easy to understand. She brought the crayons out for me so now I know enough to be dangerous. I hope to take the full day course soon and hope she will be the one presenting."

Shared by a federal government client · Teams Essentials — Testimonial

"Great course, excellent instructor, I really feel like this will benefit me at work."

What one of our government clients appreciates about us · OneNote Complete — Testimonial

"Overall, an amazing course, with a stupendous teacher!"

Statement from a government client · Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"Amazing small group training! Thank you! I look forward to applying everything learned today!"

A positive experience shared by one of our clients · OneNote Complete — Testimonial

"I like that the courses are online but also that they are hands on. Being able to follow along and edit my own copies of the instructor's documents makes the learning more effective and engaging."

What sets us apart, according to one of our clients · Visio Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"I always use [Great Canadian Training], best instructors, very knowledgeable, patient and kind."

A satisfied government client’s recommendation · Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"Christine was fabulous and really does a great job of presenting! I also liked building on my Excel knowledge, and this helped me figure out some issues I have been coming across in my self learning."

Testimonial from a government agency client · Creating Interactive Dashboards in Excel — Testimonial

"Overall, I enjoyed the course. The instructor was very enthusiastic and very engaging. She actually made me want to be a part of the course. And I didn't mind spending 14 hours over 2 days in the course. She is a terrific presenter. Her knowledge about the course was really great."

A note from a delighted government client · Creating Interactive Dashboards in Excel — Testimonial

"This training was fabulous, I'm so happy I found it and was able to take this for personal/professional development. I will be able to use this in my daily life at home and work, and so grateful that I will be able to use Excel the way it's intended."

An experience from one of our valued clients · Excel Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"I really enjoyed having the time to learn by doing each step on my own instead of just watching the instructor perform everything. It allows for the information to sink in."

Kindly shared by one of our clients · Teams Essentials — Testimonial

"I loved this training!! It will be very beneficial to me. I will certainly use a lot of what I have learned during this course."

Thoughtful feedback from one of our valued government clients · Excel Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"Really really enjoyed my training and Christine was such an amazing training instructor! Definitely made the experience super fun, interactive but most importantly useful for me when I create communications products for the agency. Thank you so much for this! Honestly my favourite training I've done here to date!"

An experience from a thrilled federal government client · Creating Accessible Documents in Word — Testimonial

"The instructor was very good and handled every query very well. I even asked a completely different question, and she handled it quite skillfully and provided a solution."

Thoughts shared by a client after working with us · Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"The training was highly valuable because it provided practical tools and clear explanations that I can apply directly in my role. The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, which made the learning process enjoyable and effective. "

Shared by a client after completing training with us · Tough Conversations Don’t Get Easier. But YOU Can Get Better! Webinar — Testimonial

"Les explications sur les functionalités plus spécifiques à mon environnement de travail me permettre de mieux comprend comment l'application peut rendre plus efficaces les opérations à court et moyen termes."

Shared by someone who recently trained with us · Microsoft 365 - Optimisez votre flux de travail avec To Do, Planner et Teams — Testimonial

"The instructor's pacing and enthusiasm when it came to tracing his steps or going back to answer questions was well appreciated and a great asset. I would highly recommend this instructor, and would recommend them for future training opportunities with my organization."

Feedback from a government agency client · SharePoint Site Owner Essentials — Testimonial

"A great session, one of the best instructors I've had, very patient and easy to understand. The content was clear and well broken down. Very focused on ensuring that no one falls behind and all questions are answered fully. Overall, a positive, easy to follow training session that was stress-free and very educational. I will use the skills I learned here today for my job in the next few days."

Words from a government training participant · SharePoint Site Owner Essentials — Testimonial

"The trainer! What a delight. Someone who cares, knows their stuff and is fantastic at communicating. Christine Irons was absolutely amazing. I really feel I've learned a lot! I'm now itching to do more courses with her, specifically for Outlook. I clearly have so much more I could learn."

Words from a satisfied government training participant · Become Great with Time Management Skills and Microsoft Outlook Tools — Testimonial

"Christine was an excellent, engaging instructor who was able to tailor the material and her responses to participants of various experience levels."

Feedback from a valued government client · Excel Boot Camp — Testimonial

"Christine was an excellent trainer. She understood the pace I wanted to proceed at, and was an excellent teacher!"

From one of our successful learners · Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"The trainer was well prepared and delivered the content in a way that was interesting to keep me engaged for several hours."

What one of our clients had to say · Custom Copilot — Testimonial

"This was a great way to learn the basics and fundamentals of Power BI, especially for those with little to no knowledge of the application. I enjoyed learning about all the valuable features that can be used to present data more efficiently, to analyze that data to better understand it from different angles, and to apply it in a practical way in day-to-day work and projects. This course presented the information in an easy-to-understand format, and the hands-on aspect was an effective method to learn the features and how they can be applied to real datasets."

Insights from one of our learners · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"Great pace. The instructor was very patient with beginners navigating a new platform, and used kind and clear directions. Easy to understand and follow along, and well-prepared course materials supplied in advance. Benefitted and looking forward to applying to data extracted from social media platforms. Thanks for all your efforts!"

Thoughts from a satisfied learner · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"The training was definitely worth it; I have gained skills to apply to my role at my organization and I walked away feeling confident in myself to be able to use the software. I learned enough that I can now troubleshoot errors as well, which I think is super important. The instructor didn't just tell us how to use the software, he helped develop our skills and gave us tools to navigate it as well."

One client's experience · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"It was a great experience and I learned a lot! Not only do I feel more knowledgeable and prepared to improve my reporting, but I'm excited about it too! Warren's passion for the application was so infectious that after the training, it left us with so much glee that some of us were jumping with excitement, while others were proudly sharing their favourite report they created. Overall, it was a great experience that I would highly recommend to others who are intrigued in getting started with Power BI."

One learner's success story · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"I would say that the training is very approachable and practical, even for those who aren’t very familiar with Microsoft 365. The content is clearly explained and easy to follow, and it provides useful tips that can be applied right away in daily tasks. Overall, it’s a valuable learning experience that helps improve both individual efficiency and team collaboration."

An experience from our learning community · Microsoft 365 The Essentials — Testimonial

"When Christine opened with the analogy that OneNote was like a binder with tabs, it set me up for success! I have tried using OneNote sporadically over the years and this is my second OneNote workshop that I have attended in the last 9 years and this was the first time that I really understood everything!"

One professional's training experience · Microsoft OneNote Complete — Testimonial

"If you use OneNote in any capacity - take the training. Even if you feel your skill level for OneNote is excellent, there is always something to be learned."

A client's experience · Microsoft OneNote Complete — Testimonial

"Christine was a fantastic instructor. She made the content easy to understand and went at the right pace. She also took time to answer questions and troubleshoot issues participants were having. "

A training experience shared · Microsoft OneNote Complete — Testimonial

"I learned quite a lot about Power BI that I will use in my day to day work."

A perspective from one of our students · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"Instructor was instrumental in presenting this course in a coherent and educational manner."

A client's feedback · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"The training was practical, easy to follow, and immediately applicable. The instructor was knowledgeable and engaging, making it a great learning experience for anyone looking to master pivot tables in Excel."

A learning story worth sharing · Pivot Like a Pro: Mastering Excel Pivot Tables — Testimonial

"The trainer took their time and made sure everyone was understanding the material before he moved onto the next topic. Presenting information to stakeholders is a large part of my job, so this training will make better use of my time by decreasing the time I need to create presentations."

From a government professional who enjoyed the training · Fundamentals of Power BI — Testimonial

"Gloria was amazing. I really wanted to learn about pivot tables and she was very detailed about this section for me."

A positive experience shared by a government participant · Microsoft Excel Level 3 (Advanced) — Testimonial

"I would highly recommend this course to anyone who uses Excel on a daily or weekly basis. It's easily digestible and not overwhelming."

Feedback from a client after completing our training · Microsoft Excel Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"The training was well organized and the trainer was a good subject matter expert and knew his material. I appreciate the hands-on approach type of learning."

Shared by a happy client from a government department · Becoming a Pro with Power BI — Testimonial

"I would highly recommend Great Canadian Training. The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and well-prepared. The content was relevant, easy to follow, and immediately applicable to my day-to-day work."

Shared by a satisfied training participant · Custom Copilot — Testimonial

"This training has provided practical skills and knowledge that will help me work more efficiently and effectively. Applying these skills will support continuous improvement, increase productivity, and contribute to better outcomes for both my team and the organization."

From a happy participant after attending our course · Custom Copilot — Testimonial

"The hands-on demonstrations and practical examples were the most valuable part of the training. The instructor explained concepts clearly and provided real-world applications that made the material easy to understand and relevant to my role."

Feedback from a client following one of our classes · Custom Copilot — Testimonial

"Christine is a great instructor. Her teaching style is clear and easy to follow. She explains complex Excel techniques in such a simple and engaging way that you end up learning advanced skills without even realizing how challenging they are."

An experience from a valued government client · Custom Excel Advanced Skills — Testimonial

"Le formateur donne bien des example et des trucs pour avoir des raccourcis."

Shared by a happy public sector participant · Les principes fondamentaux de Power BI — Testimonial

"Le présentateur est tellement naturel, professionnel, avec un grand sens d'humour et de bonne humeur."

Kind words shared by a valued government client · Les principes fondamentaux de Power BI — Testimonial

"The best training I ever attended in ages. The trainer was so well engaged and presented very well with apt examples. I would say this is a must attend training for everyone, irrespective of how great we think our written communication style is."

A few kind words from a private sector client · Writing Reports and Proposals Workshop — Testimonial

"One of the strengths of this training is that the learning extends beyond the specific tool or topic being taught. Christine brings a depth of knowledge and real-world experience that enriches the discussion, often sharing practical strategies that have worked for her, such as approaches to time management, email processing, and workplace efficiency. Questions are answered not only with technical information about the tool, in this case Outlook, but also with authentic examples of how it can be applied in day-to-day work. This broader perspective makes the training highly practical, relatable, and immediately useful in the workplace."

Words from a training participant · Mastering the New Outlook — Testimonial

"Christine is fantastic, she has knowledge not only in Visio but many other programs that can help when we have questions."

From a satisfied client following their training · Microsoft Visio Level 2 (Advanced) — Testimonial

"Christine was an excellent instructor. She covered the material but also answered specific questions that really will make a huge difference with the org charts I am creating."

A positive experience shared by a recent participant · Microsoft Visio Level 2 (Advanced) — Testimonial

"Christine has lots of knowledge, could easily answer any of our questions. The session was perfect."

Words from a pleased professional · Microsoft Visio Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"Overall the training was awesome. Excellent content and the instructor. "

Kind feedback from a recent participant · Microsoft Visio Level 1 (Basic) — Testimonial

"This training will contribute to long term success for me because it taught me skills I haven't had previously and now can continuously practice them in the future, providing more efficient work."

A pleased participant sharing their training experience · Microsoft Word Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"This training course provides you very descriptive explanations for everything you can do in Word and guides you through the process. It is very helpful with learning how to use all the different things Word can provide you."

Words from a client after completing a recent course · Microsoft Word Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"Bethany was very patient and explained everything very well. She has a great demeanor and was a pleasure to train with. The courses offered are extremely relevant. I appreciate the skill set of the trainers with GCT as well as the course materials."

A satisfied client reflecting on their training experience · Microsoft Excel Tips, Tricks and Time Savers Level 2 (Advanced) — Testimonial

"I would definitely recommend Great Canadian Training to others. The training was informative, practical, and easy to follow. I especially appreciated learning new shortcuts and techniques that I can apply directly to my day-to-day work, even with tools like Pivot Tables that I have been using for a long time. It was a great opportunity to improve my skills and learn more efficient ways of working with Excel."

Kind words shared with our team after training · Excel Boot Camp — Testimonial

"My favourite part of the training was being able to practice the tasks at the same time as the instructor demonstrated them. Whenever I didn't get the same result as the instructor, I was able to receive immediate clarification and correction, allowing me to continue learning without falling behind. I also appreciated how practical and hands-on the training was. I believe the skills I learned will improve both my efficiency and the accuracy of my work."

From a client who enjoyed their experience · Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"I work with Excel every day, and this training has been incredibly valuable. It has shown me ways to save time on both routine and complex tasks while improving the accuracy of my work. I especially appreciate learning how to create and save formulas that can be reused in future documents, making it easier to standardize processes and improve documentation across the organization. These skills will help me work more efficiently and consistently in my role."

Shared by a pleased participant after class · Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"My favourite part about the training was the instructor and her ability to explain everything very well, to exceptionally articulate every word, to take the necessary time to accommodate everyone, and to answer the multiple questions coming at her with grace and patience. Thank you Gloria!"

Feedback from a happy class participant · Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial

"It was an excellent training session, and I would definitely recommend it to others. The instructor was very patient and took the time to answer questions and guide participants throughout the course. The training provided practical knowledge and useful tips that can be applied right away to improve efficiency and productivity."

Shared by someone who recently attended our training · Microsoft Excel Level 2 (Intermediate) — Testimonial