Alison is an experienced IT trainer, consultant and educator specialising in Microsoft Office tools, with a particular passion for Excel, data skills and practical digital learning. She is committed to helping individuals and organisations build confidence and capability in the modern digital workplace.
A Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor, Alison delivers engaging, hands-on training in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. She combines technical expertise with an approachable and supportive teaching style. Her sessions are known for being practical, relevant and inclusive, helping learners feel comfortable asking questions and applying new skills straight away.
Alongside technical training, Alison designs learning experiences that blend clarity, humour and real-world application, ensuring sessions are accessible for people at all confidence levels. She regularly delivers online and in-person training, webinars and workshops, and works with clients on spreadsheet development, data integrity and process improvement.
Alison is passionate about closing the digital skills gap and supports initiatives that promote digital inclusion, employability and lifelong learning. She is particularly interested in the role of AI in Excel and data analysis and actively integrates emerging tools, including Copilot and other AI tools, into her training. Based in North East England, Alison continues to develop programmes that empower people to thrive with technology rather than feel intimidated by it.