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“I’m Just Not Techy”: Tackling Confidence Gaps in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Updated: 7 days ago

Let’s talk about something that’s holding a lot of smart, capable people back—not a lack of talent, but a lack of confidence with Microsoft Office tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


At Smart Skills Academy, we hear it all the time:

“I’ve always avoided Excel - I do the basics, but it just looks too complicated.”

“I fumble through Word and hope for the best.”

“PowerPoint? I just copy an old presentation and reuse that as my new base document.”


If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority.




The confidence crisis in Office skills

A study by Microsoft found that over 40% of employees feel under-skilled in common workplace tools like Excel and Word. And yet, these tools are used daily in roles across nearly every industry - from admin to marketing, HR to finance.


confident lady with laptop


The impact? Missed promotions. Time wasted googling basic functions. That sinking feeling in meetings when someone asks for a quick spreadsheet update, or a last-minute presentation edit.




The myth of being “not techy”

Here’s the truth: being “not techy” is not a personality trait - it’s a skill gap. And skill gaps can be filled by tackling confidence gaps in Microsoft Excel, word or PowerPoint, one step at a time.


We’re not born knowing how to use VLOOKUP, format a report professionally, or build a killer slide deck. These are learnable and teachable skills. But first, you need the right environment - a place where learning doesn’t feel intimidating or overly complex.


That’s where Smart Skills Academy comes in.

 



We make it simple—because it should be

Our mission is to make Excel, Word, and PowerPoint feel as familiar as a morning coffee.


We don’t throw jargon at you. We don’t assume you already know the basics. We start at your level - whether that’s “total beginner” or “I sort of know how to bold things.”


And we build your confidence through short, practical video tutorials that show you exactly what to do, step-by-step, with real-world examples.


Here’s what makes the Smart Skills Academy approach different:


✅ Bite-sized learning that fits into your day (5-10 min videos)

✅ Beginner-friendly language (no tech-splaining here)

✅ Designed for real people, not just corporate robots

✅ Led by Gemma, a former corporate trainer who knows what it’s like to feel lost in a sea of spreadsheet tabs.




Why confidence matters

Confidence with Office tools isn’t just about saving time (though you will). It’s about being taken seriously, stepping up in your role, and feeling in control of your work.

  • Want to impress in your next team meeting? Know how to visualise your ideas in PowerPoint.

  • Want to stop relying on others to “fix the formatting”? Learn how to own your documents in Word.

  • Want to move up the ladder? Understand Excel formulas and start making data-driven decisions.

Confidence with Office tools is career currency — and it’s time to start investing in yours.




Ready to ditch the doubt?

If you’re tired of feeling unsure, embarrassed, or frustrated every time you open Excel, Word, or PowerPoint, then you’re ready for Smart Skills Academy.


Let’s swap overwhelm for clarity. Confusion for confidence. Hesitation for action. Because once you master the tools, you’re unstoppable.


👉Join Smart Skills Academy today - www.smartskillsacademy.net 👈


 

📚 References:

Microsoft Work Trend Index (2022) –                                                         


LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report (2023) –


UK Government Digital Skills Gap Report (DCMS, 2021) –


PwC Workforce of the Future Survey (2020) –

 
 
 

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