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Database Developer & Excel Trainer Cape Town

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Database Development and Microsoft Office training in Cape Town

We design practical, reliable database and software solutions that are tailored to the way you actually work — helping you save time, improve efficiency and get more from your data.

Bespoke Database & Software Solutions

Need a database or a customised software system? We may already have the solution you need — or we can create one specifically for your business.

If you work in a law firm, take a look at Accute, our legal practice management software.

With more than 30 years of experience developing applications using Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL and VB.NET, we build systems that are practical, user-friendly and designed around your requirements.

Microsoft Office Training & Training Manuals

Whether you want to improve your own skills or train your team, we offer Microsoft Excel, Access and VBA training, from beginner to advanced level.

We also create customised training and user manuals for your software and business processes, giving your staff a clear reference they can return to whenever they need it.

Ongoing Email Support

Need help with something you’ve built or have a question about your database or Microsoft Office?

Just ask.

We provide ongoing email support and aim to respond to queries within 24 hours, so you don’t have to struggle with a problem on your own.

Meet Melanie Jenkins

Melanie Jenkins, database developer and Microsoft Office trainer in Cape Town

Database Developer | Microsoft Office Trainer | Technical Author

Based in Cape Town, Melanie Jenkins has been designing databases and software applications for more than 30 years, working with Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL and VB.NET.

She also has extensive experience creating technical and user manuals to accompany both the software she develops and the training she provides. Her step-by-step Access VBA manual is designed to make learning practical and accessible, with support available by email when you need it.

Melanie has been teaching Microsoft Office since 1992, in the UK, New Zealand and South Africa. Over the years, she has taught thousands of learners from a wide range of ages, backgrounds and levels of experience.

As a qualified teacher and certified instructor, she teaches all levels of Microsoft Office, with particular expertise in advanced Excel, Microsoft Access and VBA.

How We Work

We work with clients in person in Cape Town and online throughout South Africa. We are also happy to travel anywhere in the country where required, with travel expenses charged separately.

Whether you need a completely new database, improvements to an existing system, specialised Microsoft Office training, or simply someone you can contact when you get stuck — we’re here to help.