Spreadsheet to Database Migration for Teams
Teams outgrow a shared spreadsheet long before they admit it, usually at the point where two people are editing different copies. This course covers moving that work into something that holds.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Two people editing different copies of the truth
- 02Signs a spreadsheet has become a liability rather than a tool
- 03Modelling entities and relationships before moving anything
- 04Cleaning, deduplicating and reconciling what is already there
- 05Choosing between a database, a list tool and an application
- 06Migration, validation and keeping the history intact
- 07Rebuilding reports, training the team and retiring the old file
What you will gain
- Recognise when a spreadsheet has become a liability
- Model the data properly before moving anything
- Clean and reconcile what the spreadsheet contains
- Choose between a database, a list tool and a proper application
- Move the data without losing history
- Rebuild reporting and retire the old file
Who should attend
- Team leaders running work from spreadsheets
- Operations and administrative staff
- Analysts supporting business teams
- IT staff asked to rescue a spreadsheet
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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