Nexacu
The 2019 rebrand reflected the company’s broader training capability and next-level learning focus.
Our Story
From Excel Consulting to Nexacu, our focus has always been capability.
Nexacu began with a practical purpose: helping people use technology more effectively at work. What started as specialist Excel consulting grew into a national training provider focused on instructor-led learning, workplace productivity and next-level capability.
2013
Excel Consulting established
2019
Rebrand to Nexacu
2022
Joined Lumify Group
Where It Started
Built from a simple idea: teach people how to solve the problem themselves.
The business began as Excel Consulting, helping organisations streamline processes, develop better Microsoft Excel models and improve productivity through practical consulting.
As demand grew, the team saw that training could create a larger and more lasting impact. Instead of only building solutions for clients, Nexacu could teach people the skills to work more confidently with the tools they use every day.
That shift from doing the work for clients to building capability in their teams shaped the direction of the business.
Brand Evolution
The brands that shaped Nexacu’s growth.
Nexacu’s story includes its rebrand from Excel Consulting, its connection with Lumify Group and the expansion of creative and professional development training through City Desktop Training and Wizard Corporate Training.
Lumify Group
Nexacu joined Lumify Group in 2022, connecting end-user training with broader digital skills capability.
City Desktop Training
The City Desktop Training acquisition expanded Nexacu’s Adobe Creative Cloud and web design offering.
Wizard Corporate Training
The Wizard Corporate Training acquisition strengthened leadership, communication and workplace skills training.
Our Evolution
Key milestones in the Nexacu story.
Nexacu’s growth has followed the changing needs of modern workplaces: from Excel productivity to Microsoft, Data, AI, Adobe and professional development training.
Excel Consulting established
Founded to help businesses streamline processes and develop practical Microsoft Excel models.
First public training course delivered
The team responded to demand for high-quality practical Excel training and began delivering structured public courses.
Dedicated trainer capability grows
Nexacu welcomed its first full-time trainer, strengthening its focus on professional instruction and learner support.
10,000 reviews submitted
The business had trained thousands of professionals and received more than 10,000 positive student reviews.
Rebrand to Nexacu
Excel Consulting became Nexacu, reflecting a broader training mission across workplace technology and next-level learning.
Deloitte Technology Fast 50 recognition
Nexacu was included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list, recognising growth and continued investment in improvement.
Instructor-led online training expands
Nexacu expanded live online delivery, helping learners and organisations continue upskilling across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Nexacu joins Lumify Group
Nexacu joined Lumify Group, connecting its end-user training capability with a broader corporate IT and digital skills training network.
City Desktop Training expands creative capability
The acquisition of City Desktop Training expanded Nexacu’s offering into Adobe Creative Cloud and web design training.
Wizard Corporate Training strengthens workplace skills
The acquisition of Wizard Corporate Training enhanced Nexacu’s leadership, communication and professional development training capability.
Practical capability training at scale
Nexacu delivers live instructor-led training across Microsoft, Data, AI, Adobe, Power Platform and professional development courses.
What Guides Us
Our story is built around learner confidence and practical outcomes.
Nexacu has grown because its training is designed around what learners need to do at work, not just what software can technically do.
Learner-Centred Delivery
We design courses around clear explanations, practical examples and the confidence learners need to apply new skills.
Practical Outcomes
Our courses focus on skills that help learners improve productivity, solve workplace problems and use technology more effectively.
Continuous Development
Courseware and training pathways evolve as workplace technology changes, from Excel and Power BI to Copilot, AI and automation.
Powered by Lumify
Specialist end-user training, backed by broader digital skills capability.
Joining Lumify Group strengthened Nexacu’s ability to support organisations with a broader digital skills footprint while retaining its focus on practical end-user training.
Nexacu continues to focus on Microsoft, Data, AI, Adobe, Power Platform and professional development training, while Lumify Group provides wider corporate ICT training scale.
Visit Lumify GroupNexacu in Numbers
A story of practical training, growth and trusted delivery.
Nexacu’s growth has been shaped by learners and organisations that need practical skills, clear instruction and training that works in real workplaces.
80K+
Students trained
76K+
4 and 5 star reviews
400+
Companies supported
9
Countries reached
Nexacu Today
Helping teams keep pace with the tools changing modern work.
The modern workplace keeps changing. Teams need practical skills across reporting, automation, collaboration, AI, document creation, design and communication.
Nexacu’s role is to make that learning structured, practical and accessible through live instructor-led training.
From Excel to Copilot, the mission remains consistent: help people use technology with confidence, accuracy and purpose.
Our Story FAQs
Common questions about Nexacu’s history.
These answers summarise Nexacu’s origin, growth and current focus as a practical digital skills training provider.
How did Nexacu start?
Nexacu began as Excel Consulting, a specialist consultancy focused on helping businesses improve and automate Microsoft Excel models before expanding into practical instructor-led training.
When did Excel Consulting become Nexacu?
Excel Consulting rebranded to Nexacu in October 2019 to reflect its broader training capability beyond Excel and its focus on next-level learning.
Why did Nexacu expand beyond Excel training?
Nexacu expanded beyond Excel because client demand grew for practical workplace training across Microsoft, Data Analytics, Power Platform, AI, Adobe and professional development capabilities.
Is Nexacu part of Lumify Group?
Yes. Nexacu joined Lumify Group in 2022, strengthening its connection to a broader corporate IT and digital skills training network.
What acquisitions expanded Nexacu’s training capability?
City Desktop Training expanded Adobe Creative Cloud and web design training capability, while Wizard Corporate Training strengthened leadership, communication and professional development training.
What does Nexacu focus on today?
Nexacu focuses on practical, instructor-led training that helps individuals, teams and organisations build capability across Microsoft, Data, AI, Adobe, Power Platform and workplace skills.
Be Part of Our Story
Build practical capability with Nexacu.
Explore our courses, speak with our team or learn more about why organisations choose Nexacu for practical instructor-led training.
