Professional Edge Events

Unlock Microsoft Word's hidden potential in just one hour and discover the features that will transform your productivity during this Professional Edge training.

Join this fast-paced, interactive workshop designed to introduce you to the game-changing features that most people never discover. This isn't about basic typing or simple formatting. It's about the professional-level tools that can transform how you create documents. Through quick demonstrations and hands-on exploration, you'll get a taste of advanced features like styles, reference management, and template creation that separate efficient professionals from those still struggling with manual formatting.

• Eye-opening feature discovery: Get introduced to powerful tools like the style gallery, navigation pane, and advanced formatting options most users never find.  
• Time-saving techniques: Learn quick methods for consistent formatting, efficient editing, and professional document creation.  
• Template creation basics: Understand how to create reusable templates that ensure consistency across all your documents.  
• Professional insight: Discover why these features matter in academic and workplace settings, and how they can set your work apart.  
• Next steps guidance: Leave with a clear understanding of how to continue developing these skills and resources for further learning.  

This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft Word regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Discover what you've been missing!

Think PowerPoint is just for bullet points and slide transitions? Think again. In this fast-paced, hands-on Professional Edge workshop, you'll discover the powerful features that can elevate your presentations from basic to brilliant. Whether you're building decks for meetings, events, or instruction, this session will introduce you to the tools that make your slides more engaging, professional, and easier to manage.

This isn't about adding animations or picking a font. It's about mastering the design and organizational features that save time and make your message shine.

• Slide master and layouts demystified: Learn how to create consistent, professional slide designs using slide master and custom layouts. No more formatting each slide manually.  
• Themes and variants: Discover how to apply and customize themes to give your presentation a cohesive, polished look.  
• Smart organization with sections: Use sections to structure your presentation for easier navigation and editing.  
• Precision design tools: Get hands-on with smart guides, gridlines, and Designer to align content and create visually appealing slides effortlessly.  
• Infographics made easy: Explore how to use shapes, icons, and built-in tools to create compelling visual stories without needing graphic design software.  
• Presenter view and slide notes: Learn how to use presenter view to stay on track during delivery and leverage notes for smoother presentations.  
• Quick access toolbar customization: Speed up your workflow by tailoring your toolbar with the tools you use most.  
• Templates and reusability: Understand how to build and reuse templates that save time and ensure consistency across presentations.  

This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Discover what you've been missing!

Think Excel is just rows, columns, and formulas? This Professional Edge workshop will change your mind. In just one hour, you'll explore powerful features that go far beyond basic spreadsheets—tools that help you clean data, analyze trends, and make smarter decisions faster.

This isn't about learning how to sum a column. It's about unlocking the hidden gems that make Excel a powerhouse for productivity and insight.

• Data validation and cleanup: Learn how to control data entry with validation rules and quickly remove duplicates to keep your spreadsheets clean and reliable.
• Flash fill and quick analysis: Discover how Excel can recognize patterns and automate formatting, and use the quick analysis tool to instantly visualize your data.  
• Mini visuals with sparklines: Add tiny, powerful charts directly into cells to show trends at a glance in dashboards and reports.  
• What-if analysis and goal seek: Explore scenario planning tools that help you test outcomes and find the exact inputs needed to reach your goals.  
• Consolidate tool: Combine data from multiple sheets or workbooks into one streamlined summary. No manual copy-pasting required.  
• Forecast sheet: Use built-in forecasting tools to project future trends based on historical data, with just a few clicks.  

This workshop is ideal for anyone who works with data in Excel and wants to move beyond formulas into smarter, faster analysis. Whether you're tracking budgets, managing projects, or reporting outcomes, these tools will help you work more efficiently and make your data work harder for you.

Come discover what you’ve been missing!

Microsoft Teams is more than just chat and video calls. It's a full collaboration hub. In this interactive, one-hour Professional Edge workshop, you'll learn how to structure your Teams environment for clarity, efficiency, and impact. From organizing channels to managing meetings and collaborating on files, this session will help you unlock the features that make Teams a powerful productivity tool.

This isn't about sending emojis or starting a call. It's about building a digital workspace that actually works.

• Team and channel structure best practices: Learn how to organize Teams by project, department, or function, and use private and shared channels effectively to keep communication focused.  
• Smarter communication tools: Master @mentions, tags, message formatting, pinning and saving messages, and managing your activity feed to stay on top of what matters.  
• File collaboration made easy: Understand the difference between sharing via OneDrive vs. Teams, coauthor documents in real time, and use version history to recover changes.  
• Meetings and webinars: Get comfortable scheduling and joining meetings, using chat, notes, and recordings, and explore tools like whiteboard and breakout rooms for interactive sessions.  
• Search and organization: Use advanced search techniques, folders, and archiving to find information quickly and keep your workspace organized.  
• Productivity boosters: Explore features like delayed delivery, email templates, voting buttons, and polls to streamline communication and decision-making.  
• Tasks and Microsoft To Do integration: Create tasks from messages, use My Day and priority views, and sync with Microsoft To Do to manage your workload across platforms.  

This workshop is perfect for anyone who collaborates in Teams and wants to move beyond basic messaging and meetings. Whether you're managing projects, coordinating with colleagues, or leading virtual sessions, these tools will help you work smarter and communicate more effectively.

Is your inbox running you, or are you running your inbox? In this fast-paced, interactive Professional Edge workshop, you'll learn how to take full control of Microsoft Outlook and transform it into a productivity powerhouse. From smarter email management to calendar mastery and task integration, this session will introduce you to the tools that make Outlook more than just an email app.

This isn't about sending messages. It's about streamlining your day, organizing your priorities, and making Outlook work for you.

• Inbox management essentials: Learn how to declutter and organize your inbox using focused inbox, flags, follow-ups, and categories.  
• Automation with rules and quick steps: Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your workflow with custom rules and quick steps.  
• Calendar mastery: Get hands-on with scheduling tools, recurring events, time zone management, and calendar sharing to make planning effortless.  
• Search and organization: Use advanced search techniques, folders, and archiving to find what you need fast and keep your Outlook tidy.  
• Productivity boosters: Explore features like delayed delivery, email templates, voting buttons, and polls to communicate more effectively.  
• Tasks and Microsoft To Do integration: Turn emails into actionable tasks, use My Day and priority views, and sync with Microsoft To Do for seamless task management.  

This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Outlook daily and wants to move beyond basic email and calendar functions. Whether you're managing a busy schedule, coordinating with teams, or just trying to stay organized, these tools will help you reclaim your time and boost your productivity.