Why is Learning-by-Doing more effective for learning Excel?

Excel is a practical tool by nature. People learn it by using formulas, making mistakes, correcting them, and recognizing patterns through repetition. A practice-based approach like Learning-by-Doing leads to deeper, more applicable, and longer-lasting learning. Practicing directly in real Excel from the browser keeps learning connected to daily work, without simulations or artificial environments.

How is the Learning-by-Doing methodology applied inside the Ninja Excel platform?

Each class follows a clear pedagogical structure: a learning objective is defined at the start, followed by short guided explanations from Ninja instructors. Learners then complete hands-on exercises directly in a real Excel spreadsheet. Results are validated instantly, and when errors appear, the platform provides guidance. If further help is needed, learners can contact the Online Teacher, supported by a Microsoft Office Specialist.

How does this methodology adapt to different Excel skill levels?

The Learning-by-Doing methodology remains consistent from A0 to C2. What changes is the complexity of the content and the type of tasks. The hands-on approach stays central because learning Excel depends on practical experience rather than theoretical progression. The full learning path is organized into sequential certifications and thematic specializations.

What happens if a learner cannot solve an exercise?

The platform is designed to prevent blockers. If a learner struggles, they can rewatch and repeat the class, check their answer and review the correct solution, or send a question to the Online Teacher for technical or methodological guidance. The goal is steady progress in a safe environment where trying, failing, and correcting are part of the learning process.

Does Learning-by-Doing replace a traditional in-person Excel class?

Learning-by-Doing does not replace in-person training. Instead, it offers a different level of effectiveness, relevance, and scalability. Learners progress at their own pace, with real context, progress tracking, and continuous support throughout the experience.

What pedagogical benefits does the Learning-by-Doing methodology offer?

For learners, it improves retention through action, strengthens confidence and autonomy, and enables immediate application from the first class. For companies, it reduces operational errors in Excel, increases productivity in critical tasks, and delivers a clear return on investment in training.

Your teams learn by doing.
Not by watching

100% practical training from the first lesson. Our Learning-by-Doing methodology eliminates passive watching, allowing teams to build skills directly inside Microsoft Excel with live expert support.

How does Learning-by-Doing work in practice?

At Ninja Excel, we replicate daily work tasks through active execution. Every lesson follows a structured five-step process to ensure technical proficiency. This is how it works inside Ninja Excel, in a simple and repeatable way across every class:

The Five Steps of
Learning-by-Doing at Ninja Excel

1

Clear objective
Each lesson starts with a specific technical goal tied to professional tasks.
2

Active positioning
Learners face a concrete challenge that places them at the center of the task.
3

Varied contexts
Exercises simulate different business scenarios to show where each function applies.
4

Available resources
Each class includes clear instructions, guidelines, and supporting resources that help learners complete the exercise with confidence.
5

Support and feedback
Direct access to Microsoft Certified Trainers to resolve blockers in real-time.

Explore How It Works Inside the Platform

They Learn by Doing, and apply in at work

In Ninja Excel, every class combines a concise explanation with immediate hands-on practice inside a real Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Your teams apply what they learn by using functions, solving exercises that mirror their daily workflows, and validating their progress in real time.

Exercises that reduce errors and build confidence

Learners practice directly in Excel with built-in validation that reinforces understanding as they progress.

Self-Paced progress with immediate support

If they need help, learners can repeat the class, review the guidelines, or message the Online Teacher, supported by a Microsoft Office Specialist.

Continuous progress without schedule constraints

Automatic validation in every class lets learners move forward without unnecessary delays.

Direct application to daily work

Each chapter works on a practical Excel skill, helping learners carry what they practice into their daily tasks.

57% of employees prefer learning experiences that help them solve real, job-specific problems

LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025

Structured hands-on practice also increases the likelihood of applying new skills at work.
The Association for Talent Development (2024) reports that employees who receive guided practice are 52% more likely to put new knowledge into action during the first week.

Learning-by-Doing is a proven workplace trend

Across OECD countries, 28% of employees develop new skills directly through the tasks they perform each day.

This form of workplace learning, where skills are gained through real job activities, is one of the strongest drivers of ongoing development.

In a professional training program with more than 300 adult participants, 100% reported positive results after using Learning-by-Doing.

More than 70% said the method helped them strengthen job-related skills in a clear and measurable way.

Neuroscience supports this approach

A 2024 review in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews highlights that active, hands-on learning engages the brain systems responsible for reward and motivation.

Lecture-based training depends heavily on working memory, which limits retention.

Active learning stimulates pathways linked to curiosity and agency, which increases motivation and strengthens long-term retention.

How is it different from traditional Excel learning?

Aspect	Traditional Excel Training ❌	Learning-by-Doing at Ninja Excel ✅
Start of the class	They watch a lesson first and then try to repeat the steps on their own.	✅ Learners begin working in real Excel from their browser with clear guidance.
Learner role	They mostly observe explanations without participating during the class.	✅ Learners take an active role, completing tasks tied to real workplace needs.
Type of exercise	Exercises tend to be generic or purely theoretical.	✅ Practical challenges with built-in validation and immediate feedback.
Correction and feedback	Feedback usually arrives later or after the session.	✅ The platform provides feedback as soon as each task is completed.
Content contextualization	Content is broader and not always tied to practical application.	✅ Exercises focus on processes and situations the team encounters in daily work.
Support resources	Typically limited to manuals, PDFs, or theoretical content.	✅ Step-by-step instructions, downloadable guidelines, and active support.

Start of the class

Traditional Excel Training:They watch a lesson first and then try to repeat the steps on their own.

✅ Ninja Excel: Learners begin working in real Excel from their browser with clear guidance.

Learner role

Traditional Excel Training: They mostly observe explanations without participating during the class.

✅ Ninja Excel: Learners take an active role, completing tasks tied to real workplace needs.

Type of exercise

Traditional Excel Training: Exercises tend to be generic or purely theoretical.

✅ Ninja Excel: Practical challenges with built-in validation and immediate feedback.

Correction and feedback

Traditional Excel Training: Feedback usually arrives later or after the session.

✅ Ninja Excel: The platform provides feedback as soon as each task is completed.

Content contextualization

Traditional Excel Training: Content is broader and not always tied to practical application./p>

✅ Ninja Excel: Exercises focus on processes and situations the team encounters in daily work.

Support resources

Traditional Excel Training: Typically limited to manuals, PDFs, or theoretical content.

✅ Ninja Excel: Step-by-step instructions, downloadable guidelines, and active support.

Testimonios de
empresas que capacitan con Ninja Excel

"Luego de Ninja Excel la mejora es evidente en nuestros equipos: La capacitación fue útil y la calidad en los reportes fue un antes y un después."

Javier Isla

Coordinador de proyecto de Learning & Development, Sodexo

"Luego de Ninja Excel la mejora es evidente en nuestros equipos: La capacitación fue útil y la calidad en los reportes fue un antes y un después."

Javier Isla

Coordinador de proyecto de Learning & Development, Sodexo

"Luego de Ninja Excel la mejora es evidente en nuestros equipos: La capacitación fue útil y la calidad en los reportes fue un antes y un después."

Javier Isla

Coordinador de proyecto de Learning & Development, Sodexo

"Luego de Ninja Excel la mejora es evidente en nuestros equipos: La capacitación fue útil y la calidad en los reportes fue un antes y un después."

Javier Isla

Coordinador de proyecto de Learning & Development, Sodexo

Frequently Asked Questions
about Learning-by-Doing at Ninja Excel

What exactly is Learning-by-Doing?

Why is it more effective for learning Excel?

How is this methodology applied inside the Ninja Excel platform?

How does this methodology adapt to different levels?

What happens if someone cannot solve an exercise?

Does this replace a traditional in-person class?

What pedagogical benefits does this methodology offer?

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With Ninja Excel, every class is a chance to practice, refine, and build practical skills from day one.

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100% practical training from the first lesson. Our Learning-by-Doing methodology eliminates passive watching, allowing teams to build skills directly inside Microsoft Excel with live expert support.

How does Learning-by-Doing work in practice?