- Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business Users - Introduction
- Microsoft Forms Essentials in Office 365
- Microsoft Forms, SharePoint and Power Automate Essentials
- Microsoft Planner Premium
- Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate Essentials
- Microsoft Power BI Complete
- Microsoft Power BI Desktop
- Microsoft Power BI Getting Started
- Microsoft Project Essentials
- Microsoft Sway
- Microsoft Teams in Office 365 Essentials
- Computers for Beginners and Getting Started with Microsoft Office
- Document Storage in Microsoft Office 365
- Effective Online Meetings using Microsoft Teams and Zoom
- SQL Developing Databases on Microsoft SQL Server
- VBA Essentials using Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to New Outlook
- Office 365 Expert - 365 Small Business or Enterprises
- Office 365 User Essentials
- OneDrive Essentials
- OneNote Essentials
- Outlook - Working more Efficiently
- Outlook - Working more Efficiently
- Outlook Essentials
- PowerPoint Essentials
- Redefining PowerPoint - Design - Create & Present with Impact
- SharePoint Editor
- SharePoint Intranet
- SharePoint User
- SQL Server System Administration Fundamentals
- Visio Essentials
- Access Essentials An Introduction to Database Design
- Excel Level 1
- Word Essentials
- Access Advanced Database Design
- Excel Level 2
- Word Advanced
- Excel Level 3
- VBA Essentials using Access
- VBA using Word
Course Overviews at a Glance
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business Users - Introduction Course
Course Overview: This one-day course is designed to help business users understand the basics of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, a productivity tool that uses artificial intelligence to provide real-time intelligent assistance within Microsoft 365 productivity apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. It is designed to transform productivity, creativity, collaboration for users, teams and organisations.The course is beginner-friendly and requires no previous AI expertise. View Course
Microsoft Forms Essentials in Office 365 Course
Course Overview: This Microsoft Forms Essentials course covers how Forms, SharePoint and Power Automate integrate into data collection and storage solutions in Office 365. View Course
Microsoft Forms, SharePoint and Power Automate Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course covers how Forms, SharePoint and Power Automate integrate into data collection and storage solutions in Office 365. View Course
Microsoft Planner Premium Course
Course Overview: During this course delegates will learn how to create, manage, and track personal and team plans, integrate tasks with goals, and visually monitor progress using the enhanced features available in Microsoft Planner Premium. You will also learn how to integrate Planner with other Microsoft 365 apps, such as Outlook, Teams, and To-Do, to enhance your productivity and workflow. View Course
Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate Essentials Course
Course Overview: Are you ready to unlock the potential of the Power Platform? Our beginner-friendly course will empower you to build applications using Microsoft’s powerful suite of tools. Whether you’re a non-technical enthusiast or a budding developer this course is tailored for you.Since this is a beginner's course we will cover two of the four Power Platform tools within the course curriculum Power Apps and Power Automate. You will also learn to integrate with common Office 365 products such as Outlook and One Drive. View Course
Microsoft Power BI Complete Course
Course Overview: This 4-day course is intended for anyone new to designing and implementing self-service business intelligence solutions with Microsoft Power BI Desktop and the Power BI Service. The course structure is very comprehensive and provides a total immersion in the subject matter. The training is delivered with plenty of illustrated examples and augmented with practical hands-on exercises to enhance the learning experience. Also, as Power BI is continually evolving, this course is regularly reviewed and updated to keep the content as fresh and relevant as possible, thus ensuring maximum productivity from the learning experience. Due to the very comprehensive nature of this course, the content delivered may vary depending on new and updated features, and client requirements.The course structure takes a broad and practical approach to Power BI, defining best practices and demonstrating useful techniques that will prove extremely useful in the workplace. The content delivered will also help delegates prepare for the “PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst” exam.The first part of the course introduces the capabilities and components of Power BI before delving into the realms of discovering and loading data from a variety of sources. Primarily focussed on using Power Query to create robust queries, students will learn about issues surrounding data quality, how to cleanse data, how to transform and then restructure data, and how to mashup data from various sources by merging and appending data. We will also examine how to manage, structure, and parameterise queries. Although a lot can be achieved working with the user interface in Power Query, we will also delve behind the scenes and introduce the M language, highlighting ways in which existing code can be tweaked and how user defined code and functions can be implemented.Part two of the course introduces students to tabular data modelling concepts, preparing the data in readiness for use in reports and dashboards. The importance of implementing relationships is also covered. In order to enhance the data model, students will also learn about the DAX expression language to enable them to implement calculated columns, measures, and calculated tables. Consideration is also given to implementing time intelligence in the design of data models.In part three, you will learn how to create and design reports and implement visuals. We will first look at text-based visuals before moving on to graphical components like charts, gauges and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). The implementation of maps in reports is also given coverage. To create interactivity in reports, students will also learn how to implement various types of filters and slicers.Finally, in part four, we initially look at how we can further enhance the user experience by implementing features such as drill through reports, bookmarks, and showing and hiding content. Then, in order to share reports created in Power BI Desktop, we turn our attention to the Power BI Web Service. Attendees will learn how to publish reports to the Power BI Service and how to organize and secure content. The creation and use of dashboards will be considered, and different ways of sharing content will also be given coverage. We will look at user accessibility issues and consider how users, including mobile users, can interact with report content. Managing and refreshing datasets in the Power BI Service is also included.Additionally, with the course structure being fully modularised, customised versions of this course can be devised and delivered to suit individual requirements – just ask for details. View Course
Microsoft Power BI Desktop Course
Course Overview: Power BI Desktop is part of the suite of tools from Microsoft which enable data to be analysed and published from a variety of sources.With Power BI Desktop, you get a report authoring tool that enables you to connect to and query data from different sources using the Query Editor. From the datasets you build with Query Editor you can create Reports and Visualizations or dashboards within Power BI Desktop. Reports can then be published.This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop to connect to data, create Visualizations, query the data and publish reports.This course does not cover MS Power BI Pro, Power BI accessed via Office 365 or SharePoint Services. View Course
Microsoft Power BI Getting Started Course
Course Overview: Power BI Desktop is part of the suite of tools from Microsoft which enable data to be analysed and published from a variety of sources.With Power BI Desktop, you get a report authoring tool that enables you to connect to and query data from different sources using the Query Editor. From the datasets you build with Query Editor you can create Reports and Visualizations or dashboards within Power BI Desktop. Reports can then be published.This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop to connect to data, create Visualizations, query the data and publish reports.This course does not cover MS Power BI Pro, Power BI accessed via Office 365 or SharePoint Services. View Course
Microsoft Project Essentials Course
Course Overview: This two day course is designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Project as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. View Course
Microsoft Sway Course
Course Overview: Microsoft Sway is a presentation program that allows you to create interactive reports, stories, presentations and more *NewLine* Sway can include text, pictures and media, pulling content from a variety of locations, including your own device, network or internet source. Sways are stored on Microsoft's servers and tied to a Microsoft account, although more content is available when accessing through an Office 365. View Course
Microsoft Teams in Office 365 Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course is for users wishing to acquaint themselves with the basic features of Microsoft Teams in Office 365. The course stresses the role of Teams, Channels, Files, Meetings and Chat. View Course
Computers for Beginners and Getting Started with Microsoft Office Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those new to using a computer. Delegates will learn basic computer concepts and skills related to the Windows environment. In addition, delegates will also learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Outlook. View Course
Document Storage in Microsoft Office 365 Course
Course Overview: The aim of this course is to educate users in the basics of using Office 365 and its services and cover basic administration processes.Aimed at the user wishing to acquaint themselves with the basic features and administration of Office 365. The course stresses the role of OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams in document management.Familiarity with the basics of Windows is highly recommended to get the most out of this course. View Course
Effective Online Meetings using Microsoft Teams and Zoom Course
Course Overview: Online meetings often fall short. Discover how you can make your meetings more interactive with Zoom and MS Teams. This course looks at best practice and how the tools in Zoom and MS Teams can help you achieve this. View Course
SQL Developing Databases on Microsoft SQL Server Course
Course Overview: This three-day instructor-led course provides students who wish to develop and maintain SQL Server databases Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who administer applications that deliver content from SQL Server databases. View Course
VBA Essentials using Microsoft Excel Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those people who find they have reached their limit with the menu items of Excel and need to modify Excel to be better suited to their environment, by creating their own functions and procedures. View Course
Introduction to New Outlook Course
Course Overview: This course provides a 3 hour training session introducing you to the new version of Microsoft Outlook. Participants will learn about the new environment for managing emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks efficiently. By the end of the course, learners will be able to navigate the new interface with confidence and leverage Outlook's functionalities through this new interface.This training is on the new Version of Outlook not the old version or as Microsoft now call it 'Outlook Classic'***If booked as a private course, the private rate applies to two half-day sessions conducted on the same day.*** View Course
Office 365 Expert - 365 Small Business or Enterprises Course
Course Overview: This Microsoft Office 365 course is aimed at the Office 365 user wishing to manage their Office 365 Tenancy and the major Applications within it as well as automating business processes in Office 365. View Course
Office 365 User Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at the user wishing to acquaint themselves with the basic features of Office 365. The course covers the role of using the Office Online Applications to create, edit, comment and share documents. This course can be tailored to meet your organisations requirements. Each topic area is 90 minutes. Choose 4 x 90 minute modules for a 1 day course, or 2 x 90 minute modules for a half day course View Course
OneDrive Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at the user wishing to acquaint themselves with the basic features of Office 365 and OneDrive for Business. The course stresses the role of OneDrive for Business as a document storage location and how it is used by Office and Outlook. View Course
OneNote Essentials Course
Course Overview: In OneNote, notebooks never run out of paper. Notes are easy to organize, print, and share, and you can search and find important information quickly, even if you forget where you've originally captured it. Best of all, your notebooks are stored online so you can easily get to them on any of your mobile devices. View Course
Outlook - Working more Efficiently Course
Course Overview: Do you find email a helpful tool or a frustrating chore? This course is intended to help you develop an effective email strategy.You’ll develop techniques for keeping your email clean so that incoming mail isn’t missed. And find important emails in the future. View Course
Outlook - Working more Efficiently Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those who are already using Microsoft Outlook but want to work more efficiently. View Course
Outlook Essentials Course
Course Overview: Many of us use Outlook every day but that doesn't mean you're getting the most out of it. As the versions progress new features are introduced and there are also some hidden features too that you wouldn't stumble across unless you went looking for them. This course will help you work better, faster and more efficiently ensuring you get the most out of Microsoft Outlook. View Course
PowerPoint Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those new to PowerPoint, or who have limited knowledge of the package. During this course delegates will explore the PowerPoint environment and create presentations. Delegates will format text on slides, add graphical objects to a presentation, modify objects on slides, add tables to a presentation, add charts to a presentation and prepare to deliver a presentation. View Course
Redefining PowerPoint - Design - Create & Present with Impact Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those already familiar with PowerPoint. During this course delegates will go beyond using the standard layouts and designs offered by PowerPoint, to creating their own designs. Delegates will integrate current design trends into their presentations to create modern but professional slides and learn some of the tricks and short-cut methods for doing so. You will create a presentation containing a variety of slide layouts which can used as a template for future presentations. View Course
SharePoint Editor Course
Course Overview: This course is designed to familiarise the SharePoint Site user with the basics of its operation. In addition, creation of simple content types and Office integration are covered. View Course
SharePoint Intranet Course
Course Overview: This course is designed to give an overview of the design, building and delivery process of an Intranet designed in SharePoint Online View Course
SharePoint User Course
Course Overview: This course is designed to familiarise the SharePoint Site user with the basics of its operation. In addition, creation of simple content types and Office integration are covered. View Course
SQL Server System Administration Fundamentals Course
Course Overview: This 3 day course is intended for students who need to learn the essential skills necessary to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or 2017 system infrastructure. Being concise and hands-on, it is aimed at quickly getting students familiar with the Microsoft SQL Server administration concepts, tools and utilities. The installation of SQL Server, covered in the first module of the course, is optional and can be omitted to free up time for other topics if desired. The course focuses on managing a single on-premise SQL Server Database instance and does not delve into more advanced enterprise features such as high availability and replication. Neither do we consider cloud-based solutions in this course. That said, for delegates looking to get a strong grounding in SQL Server architecture and administration, perhaps before advancing on to more advanced features, this is an ideal course upon which to build. Attendees will gain insight into the infrastructure and architecture of SQL Server, enabling individuals to fully understand the product with which they are dealing. Configuration of server instances and databases is given full treatment, as are database transaction logs, and the creation and maintenance of indexes. Concise treatment is given to managing SQL Server security, including both at the server and database level. The focus then shifts to examining how best to move and protect data, such as when importing or exporting it between heterogeneous data sources, backing it up to external media, and restoring data from a backup. Many tasks involved in the day to day administration of a SQL Server instance can be performed automatically, making an administrators life potentially simpler, and such is the subject matter in the module dealing with SQL Server Automation. The final part of the course looks at monitoring and troubleshooting SQL Server performance and related issues. View Course
Visio Essentials Course
Course Overview: Visio provides a dedicated, familiar, Microsoft drawing environment, complete with a broad range of templates, shapes, and sophisticated tools designed to make creating a wide variety of business and technical diagrams easy, giving business and technical users the power to visualise and communicate ideas, information, and systems. Delegates will learn basic concepts for creating flowcharts, cross-functional flowcharts, and organisation charts. This includes learning the basics for using and creating shapes, printing drawings, creating custom stencils, and many time-saving shortcuts and techniques designed to increase user productivity. View Course
Access Essentials An Introduction to Database Design Course
Course Overview: This Access course enables delegates to progress from the one level databases associated with holding data in Microsoft Excel, to multiple table relational databases, covering all the basics including the advantages and disadvantages. This course is a perfect starting point for a future in data manipulation. View Course
Excel Level 1 Course
Course Overview: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used for storing, organising and manipulating data.This Excel introductory course will enable delegates to gain a good general understanding of the main features of Microsoft Excel, giving them the ability to produce standard spreadsheets, create formulae and format and print spreadsheets. View Course
Word Essentials Course
Course Overview: This course is for delegates who want to learn to be more productive with Microsoft Word. Delegates will learn how to use the essential day to day functions of Word including how to create and edit documents and use character and paragraph formatting. Delegates will also be shown ways to ensure word documents are consistent and engaging using headers and footers, SmartArt and many other design features. View Course
Access Advanced Database Design Course
Course Overview: This Microsoft Access course is for delegates who have sound skills in the use of MS Access and are now ready to expand their knowledge into some of the more specialised and advanced features of the software. This course will provide delegates with the skills needed to create complex queries, create macros to automate tasks, enhance forms and reports and use the Access programming language Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), enabling delegates to really take control of their databases. View Course
Excel Level 2 Course
Course Overview: In Microsoft Office Excel Level 1, delegates created, edited, formatted, and printed basic spreadsheets. This course will enable delegates to streamline repetitive tasks and display spreadsheet data in more visually effective ways. The target students for this course are students who desire to gain the skills necessary to create spreadsheets from scratch using more advanced functions and formulas, sort and filter data, analyse data and present data in visual and vibrant ways. View Course
Word Advanced Course
Course Overview: This Word course covers the advanced features of Microsoft Word for delegates who need to work with forms, large or complex documents, and sharing documents among multiple team members. View Course
Excel Level 3 Course
Course Overview: This course will benefit those who are already up to speed with Microsoft Excel but would now like to automate some common tasks and apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets. This Excel course is aimed at anyone desiring to gain the skills necessary to create macros, audit and analyse worksheet data, create Excel PivotTables and Excel PivotCharts, use lookup tables and import and export data. View Course
VBA Essentials using Access Course
Course Overview: This course is aimed at those who would like to develop their skills and knowledge of VBA programming in Access application development. View Course
VBA using Word Course
Course Overview: This course is designed to help experienced Word users automate common tasks and create end user systems. The user does not have to be a programmer to benefit from this course but any programming experience will be of value View Course
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