We’re excited to unveil our upcoming series of Microsoft training sessions. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying current with the latest software and tools is paramount. That’s why we’re introducing a comprehensive lineup of training events crafted specifically to empower you in mastering Microsoft applications and optimising your productivity. Join us as we delve into the world of Microsoft and equip you with the skills you need to thrive!
Please note that sessions have a limited number of attendees and are conducted by an external company.
Microsoft Excel Essentials
During this half-day Microsoft Excel Essentials session you will learn how to create basic formulas, add formatting, and a few other useful tools to create and work with basic spreadsheets.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Monday 4th November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
| Tuesday 19th November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Join Waiting list | SOLD OUT ! |
| Thursday 21st November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
Microsoft Excel Formulas and Presenting Data
In this half-day session, you will use more advanced formulas and work with various tools to present data such as Charts and Conditional Formatting.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Monday 18th November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
| Thursday 21st November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
| Friday 29th November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
Microsoft Excel Data Analysis with Tables and PivotTables
In this Microsoft Excel Data Analysis with Tables and PivotTables half-day session, attendees will learn how to best model data lists and how to create the extremely powerful Excel Table. You will learn how to apply basic sort orders and complex sort orders and how to filter a Data Table in Excel using various criteria. In order to summarise large data sets, attendees will learn how to use a PivotTable, one of the most powerful analysis tools available in Excel.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Monday 4th November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
| Monday 18th November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
| Friday 29th November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Join waiting list | SOLD OUT! |
Microsoft Power BI Desktop Essentials
Power BI is part of the suite of tools from Microsoft which enable data to be analysed and visualised 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 can add visuals and create interactive reports.
In this half-day taster session, attendees will learn how to connect Excel workbooks to Microsoft Power BI Desktop. You will carry out basic data modelling in the data using the Query Editor and then add visuals to a report.
Please note that this course is not suitable for new Excel users. You can access Power BI from AppsAnywhere.
| Date | Time | Sign up | |
| Tuesday 19th November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Join Waiting list | SOLD OUT! |
Microsoft Power BI Reports and Dashboards for Business Users
Power BI provides a variety of methods for using reports and dashboards within which data can be viewed and analysed visually.
This course covers the use of existing Power BI Desktop or Power BI reports and dashboards. It will identify core features, terminology and processes applicable when using reports or dashboards. Its principal aim is to provide the skills to enable a delegate to work with the reports and dashboards effectively.
Please note – this course does not cover creating reports or dashboards.
This session is limited to 12 attendees.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Monday 25th November | 09:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
Managing your working day with Microsoft productivity tools (Outlook, Calendar, To Do, Planner, OneNote)
Save time and your sanity by making the best use of the productivity and time management tools built into Microsoft.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Tuesday 5th November | 09:30 – 12:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
Building Excellent SharePoint Sites
Learn how to optimise your existing SharePoint sites and maximise the functionality built into SharePoint communication and team sites.
| Date | Time | Sign up | Availability |
| Tuesday 5th November | 13:30 – 16:30 | Sign up here | Tickets available |
Join our Microsoft 365 Support Community
Come aboard our Microsoft 365 Support Community! Responding to your valuable feedback, we’ve established a public team dedicated to assisting you with your Microsoft 365 usage. It’s aptly named ‘Microsoft 365 Support Community,’ and we extend an open invitation for you to join us. Don’t miss out – Join Now!
Other Digital Skills Training Workshops
Our training programme includes Cyber Security, and Learning and Teaching.
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