Microsoft Office Training in Boise

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level business professionals, educators, and marketers who wish to integrate DeepSeek with PowerPoint to automate and optimize their presentations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Automate the creation of text-based content in PowerPoint slides using DeepSeek. - Generate data-driven visuals and infographics powered by DeepSeek models. - Use AI to summarize long reports and convert them into presentation-ready slides. - Integrate DeepSeek with PowerPoint for streamlined and dynamic presentations, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness for government and other public sector workflows.

Excel is a spreadsheet application utilized for data entry, analysis, reporting, and automation. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government employees ranging from beginner to advanced levels who wish to build confidence and proficiency across Excel’s essential, intermediate, and advanced capabilities. Upon completion of this training, participants will be prepared to: - Work confidently with spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting. - Use intermediate tools such as tables, charts, and conditional logic. - Apply advanced functions, data analysis features, and automation techniques. - Create professional worksheets that support business decision-making for government operations. Format of the Course - Instructor-led demonstrations and guided explanations. - Extensive workbook exercises and hands-on practice. - Practical lab activities using real-world spreadsheet scenarios relevant to government workflows. Course Customization Options - For tailored coverage based on your department’s specific workflows, please contact us to arrange a customized version of this course for government.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government professionals at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to enhance their skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The goal is to improve document creation, data analysis, and presentation capabilities. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Efficiently create, format, and manage documents in Microsoft Word. - Use Excel for data entry, analysis, and visualization. - Develop engaging and professional presentations in PowerPoint. - Utilize collaboration features across Microsoft Office applications to support government workflows.

Excel is a widely used spreadsheet application for data organization, analysis, and automation. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Excel users who wish to apply Excel for inventory control, budgeting, reporting, and automation using real-world datasets. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Utilize formulas such as SUMIF, IF, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS for inventory and purchasing scenarios. - Manage and analyze large datasets of 5,000+ rows efficiently. - Create and interpret pivot tables for monthly and accumulated tracking. - Automate repetitive reporting tasks using macros. - Track material purchases versus consumption with structured templates. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment. **Course Customization Options for Government** - To request a customized training for this course tailored to specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Boise (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to advanced-level data analysts who wish to use Excel for government to perform a variety of tasks such as data entry, formula creation, data analysis, and advanced automation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Navigate Excel’s interface and perform basic data entry, formatting, and calculations. - Apply advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for data analysis. - Create and manage pivot tables and charts for data visualization. - Utilize tools like Power Query and Power Pivot for enhanced data analysis. - Automate tasks using macros and VBA to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Boise (online or onsite) is designed for government professionals at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to enhance their productivity and efficiency by leveraging the advanced features of Excel and Google Sheets for data organization, analysis, and collaboration. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Navigate and utilize the core features of Excel and Google Sheets. - Perform data analysis and generate actionable insights using advanced spreadsheet techniques. - Collaborate in real-time using Google Sheets to facilitate seamless teamwork. - Create reusable templates for reporting, tracking, and project management for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts or anyone who wishes to learn how to use Excel for creating data models for data analysis. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Analyze and solve business problems using structured problem-solving tools. - Navigate Excel tools with ease and efficiency. - Set up, format, and present data effectively in a professional setting. - Understand the logical structure of Excel and apply the correct functions to data models, ensuring accuracy and reliability for government reporting.

Microsoft Word is a robust word-processing application designed for creating, formatting, and managing professional documents.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at users from beginner to advanced levels who wish to develop comprehensive skills in creating, editing, formatting, and automating documents in Microsoft Word.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Create professional documents with consistent formatting.
• Utilize intermediate features such as styles, templates, and collaboration tools.
• Apply advanced tools including mail merge, references, and automation.
• Enhance productivity by leveraging Word’s advanced layout and document management capabilities.

Format of the Course for Government

• Engaging demonstrations and guided instruction.
• Extensive practical exercises and skill-building tasks.
• Real-time document creation and refinement in a live environment.

Course Customization Options

• If you require a tailored version of this training, please contact us to discuss customization options that align with your specific needs for government use.

The course participants will be able to efficiently utilize primary data analysis tools such as scenarios and pivot tables, leverage features for performing calculations on dates and text-processing functions, and develop and customize macros to automate spreadsheet tasks for government use.

Excel is a popular spreadsheet program created by Microsoft. Jest used to store, organize and analyze data in tabular form. Here are some key features and functions of Excel: 1. Spreadsheets: It consists of sheets, where each sheet is an array consisting of cells arranged in rows and columns. It allows you to create multiple sheets in one file, which allows you to organize different data sets. 2. Calculations and Formulas: Allows you to perform a variety of mathematical, statistical and logical calculations using formulas. It has a wide set of built-in functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, etc. 3. Data Formatting and Appearance: Provides tools for formatting data, including changing font, color, style, and creating charts, pivot tables and diagrams. 4. Sorting, Filtering and Grouping: Allows you to sort data according to specific criteria. Allows you to filter data to display only selected information. Possibility to group data depending on needs. 5. Data analysis: Tools for performing advanced analyzes such as scenario analysis, trends, forecasting, and creating macros. 6. Data Sharing: Enables real-time data sharing and collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously. 7. Task automation: Ability to create macros and automate tasks using the programming language VBA (Visual Basic for Applications). Excel is widely used in various fields, from business to science and education. Its comprehensive features enable data analysis, creation of reports, budgets, schedules, data management and many other applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Boise (online or onsite) is designed for government data analysts who wish to leverage advanced VBA in Excel for automating tasks. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Develop an advanced object-oriented application. - Convert text files efficiently. - Utilize external data sources effectively. - Integrate external libraries seamlessly.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts who wish to use VBA in Excel for automating tasks for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Record and edit macros as needed. - Write procedures utilizing data from the worksheet. - Develop custom functions. - Manage events (such as opening a worksheet or cell updates) using event handlers. - Design and create forms.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government data analysts who wish to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel and then visualizing it in Power BI. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the principles of data analysis, including objectives and approaches. - Utilize DAX formulas in Power BI for complex calculations. - Create and use visualizations and charts tailored to specific analysis cases. - Import data using Power View to transition from Excel-based Power BI to standalone Power BI, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in data reporting for government.

Data analytics is a critical tool in the public sector today. This course will focus on developing practical, hands-on skills for government data analysis. The aim is to equip participants with the ability to provide evidence-based answers to key questions:

What has happened?

• processing and analyzing data
• creating informative data visualizations

What will happen?

• forecasting future performance for government operations
• evaluating the accuracy of forecasts

What should happen?

• transforming data into evidence-based decisions for government
• optimizing processes and workflows

This comprehensive training program enables personnel to automate operational workflows and develop secure desktop applications using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within Microsoft Excel and Access environments. The curriculum addresses essential programming principles, object-oriented architecture, SQL database design, user interface implementation, debugging methodologies, and error management protocols. Through targeted practical exercises, participants will master advanced data analysis techniques, thereby enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data management and reporting processes for government operations.

Microsoft Excel is a robust spreadsheet application designed for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for beginner-level data analysts who wish to utilize Excel for data analysis and reporting. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Create and manage spreadsheets in Excel. - Format and organize data to enhance clarity and efficiency. - Use formulas and functions to automate calculations. - Visualize data through charts, tables, and conditional formatting. - Collaborate and securely share workbooks within Microsoft 365. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion - Extensive exercises and practice sessions - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment **Course Customization Options for Government** To request a customized training program for government use, please contact us to arrange.

This advanced coursework equips financial analysts with essential spreadsheet capabilities required for high-level fiscal oversight. The curriculum encompasses sophisticated data retrieval methods, Pivot Chart visualization, conditional formatting protocols, and the integration of external data streams for securities evaluation. Participants will engage in practical exercises focused on calculating the time value of money, recognizing market patterns, developing robust forecasting models, and utilizing Excel’s comprehensive analytical features to execute complex computations and generate authoritative financial reports suitable for government entities.

This live instructor-led training, available both onsite and remotely, is designed to guide participants through the essential tools of Microsoft Excel for government use. The combination of meticulously prepared training materials and the instructor's expertise will showcase the extensive capabilities of Excel spreadsheets. Unlike typical Excel courses, this training will reveal numerous unique functionalities that can significantly enhance and accelerate your work processes for government operations.

This training program for government professionals delivers advanced methodologies for financial data analysis within Microsoft Excel. The curriculum emphasizes the automation of complex calculations and reporting processes, covering essential topics such as financial functions, INDEX-MATCH operations, database queries, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and external data integration. Participants will learn to utilize Goal Seek, Solver, the Analysis ToolPak, and VBA macros to streamline recurring administrative workflows. The instruction aims to enable federal employees to convert raw financial data into actionable insights and precise forecasts that support strategic planning objectives for government entities.

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Microsoft® Office Excel® 2019: Part 1 course and is designed to help you create advanced workbooks and worksheets that can enhance your understanding of organizational intelligence. The ability to analyze large volumes of data, extract actionable insights, and present these findings to decision makers is essential for a successful organization capable of competing at a high level.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation to make informed, intelligent decisions that support organizational goals.

You will:

• Work with functions to perform complex calculations.
• Manage lists for efficient data organization.
• Analyze data using advanced Excel tools.
• Visualize data with charts to enhance understanding and communication.
• Utilize PivotTables and PivotCharts to summarize and present data effectively.

This course is tailored to equip you with the skills necessary for government and organizational success, ensuring that you can contribute to effective governance and accountability through data-driven decision-making.

This course is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of Excel knowledge and skills, which can be further developed to achieve expertise in data manipulation. Excel is a powerful tool that enables the organization, calculation, analysis, revision, updating, and presentation of data, supporting decision-makers within your organization to guide strategic directions effectively. It streamlines these tasks, making them more efficient and timely compared to traditional methods or non-specialized software.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks to manage and analyze the critical data essential for the success of your organization.

• You will:
• Get started with Microsoft Office Excel 2019.
• Perform calculations.
• Modify a worksheet.
• Format a worksheet.
• Print workbooks.
• Manage workbooks.

These skills are particularly valuable for government employees, enhancing their ability to handle data with precision and efficiency, which is crucial for effective governance and public service delivery.

This course builds upon the foundational and intermediate knowledge presented in the Microsoft® Office Excel® Basic and Microsoft® Office Excel® Intermediate courses to help you maximize your Excel experience. The ability to collaborate with colleagues, automate complex or repetitive tasks, and use conditional logic to construct and apply sophisticated formulas and functions will enable you to harness the full power of Excel. As you become more proficient in leveraging Excel's capabilities, you will be better equipped to focus on deriving meaningful insights from the extensive data generated by your organization.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality for government applications.

• You will:
• Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
• Share and protect workbooks.
• Automate workbook functionality.
• Use Lookup functions and formula auditing.
• Forecast data.
• Create sparklines and map data.

The course participants will be able to efficiently perform a variety of calculations in a transparent manner to organize and present their results. They will also use multiple mechanisms to facilitate and accelerate the creation of spreadsheets, ensuring that the calculations and their results are protected from unauthorized access for government use.

Participants will enhance their capabilities to create, consolidate, and manage data in the most efficient manner. A variety of tools designed to streamline workflows for government often significantly reduce the time required for these activities and can assist in designing applications that perform new tasks effectively.

Course participants will learn to produce clear, professional documents, including all types of official correspondence. They will also gain proficiency in utilizing the fundamental tools that ensure a transparent flow of information in both concise and extensive documents for government use.

This curriculum provides comprehensive instruction on the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Word, enabling participants to master custom styling, mail merge operations utilizing external data sources, macro automation, and the development of standardized templates. The training covers granular control over section formatting, the generation of dynamic tables of contents, indexes, hyperlinks, content controls, document comparison features, and version history management. By leveraging these technical skills, government employees will be empowered to construct automated reporting mechanisms, develop consistent enterprise-wide document standards, create cross-referenced files, and facilitate efficient workflows integrated with SharePoint platforms. This specialized training is designed specifically for government agencies seeking to enhance operational efficiency and document governance.

This intermediate-level Excel VBA curriculum equips professionals with essential competencies in custom interfaces, complex data structures, conditional logic, iterative processing, and systematic debugging methodologies. Through practical application, the program demonstrates robust error handling, performance optimization, UserForm development, and workflow automation. Designed to facilitate the transition from foundational macros to advanced automation strategies, this training supports data analysts, reporting specialists, and business users in enhancing enterprise spreadsheet capabilities for government operations.

This professional training program is designed to advance participants' proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a specific focus on enhancing operational efficiency and data management capabilities. The curriculum covers essential technical competencies, including workbook and worksheet management, the development of complex formulaic structures, cell formatting, and the creation of analytical visualizations. Participants will also engage in hands-on exercises involving PivotTables, data manipulation, and the integration of graphical elements. This instruction is particularly relevant for government professionals, including business analysts, financial specialists, and administrative staff, who seek to elevate their technical skills from an intermediate to an expert level. By mastering these tools, personnel can streamline reporting processes, improve data analysis accuracy, and support informed decision-making to drive public sector productivity.

This instructor-led, live training in Boise (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level analysts who seek to leverage Excel VBA to automate repetitive tasks, cleanse and transform data, and enhance reporting processes for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to record and edit macros, develop simple VBA procedures, utilize Excel objects for reporting tasks, and debug basic automation solutions.

This 5-day Advanced Excel for Government Sales Professionals course is designed to equip sales teams with the skills necessary to manage, analyze, and automate sales data efficiently. Participants will learn advanced Excel functions, data analysis techniques, and automation tools to enhance reporting accuracy, create dynamic dashboards, and forecast sales performance. Through hands-on exercises, sales professionals will gain practical insights into building interactive sales reports, automating repetitive tasks, and utilizing advanced tools like Power Query, Power Pivot, and Macros. This course is ideal for those looking to leverage Excel to drive data-driven sales strategies for government operations.

This instructional module advances professional competencies in Microsoft PowerPoint by focusing on the development of scalable, high-impact visual communications. The curriculum emphasizes the customization of slide and handout masters, the creation of standardized templates, and the strategic application of SmartArt for process visualization. Additionally, it covers the integration of live-linked Excel data to support dynamic dashboards and analytical reporting. By leveraging specialized tools such as Office Timeline and Poll Everywhere, participants will optimize complex presentation workflows, streamline approval processes, and enhance the effectiveness of business briefings tailored for government operations.

This curriculum is designed for government professionals aiming to enhance the clarity and impact of their visual communications. By mastering foundational principles of slide architecture, data visualization, and media integration, participants will develop the capability to transform standard informational content into compelling narrative structures. The training emphasizes strategic layout optimization, prioritization of critical findings, and the customization of digital workspaces to support efficient workflows. Upon completion, attendees will possess practical methodologies for developing concise, evidence-based presentations and employing structured public speaking protocols to effectively convey policy information and operational updates.

This Advanced PowerPoint Training course is designed for government professionals aiming to enhance their presentation skills and produce impactful, visually compelling presentations. Over a two-day period, participants will engage in hands-on training with advanced PowerPoint features, such as business presentation techniques, infographic design, animation, cohesive theme development, and the integration of digital media into slides. The course also emphasizes data analysis and presentation skills using the PwC approach, ensuring that government professionals can effectively communicate complex information to their audiences for government.

Objective:

To enhance the capability of creating compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other tools for government and organizational settings.

Addressees:

This training is designed for sales representatives, consultants, researchers, educators, managers, corporate employees, small to medium enterprise (SME) owners, and public sector professionals. The goal is to equip these individuals with the skills needed to effectively engage an audience and maintain their interest when presenting in various professional environments.

In today's rapidly evolving industry, effective communication and the efficient use of technology are essential for professionals. This training provides a practical approach to leveraging AI for enhanced communication and mastering impactful presentation techniques. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to upgrade their skills. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Effectively use ChatGPT for enhancing communication and streamlining administrative tasks. - Develop intermediate-level PowerPoint skills for creating engaging presentations. This program is tailored to enhance professional capabilities and align with the needs of public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government.

This course is designed for participants who have prior experience with Microsoft Excel and are looking to enhance their workflow in accordance with best practices. The curriculum covers essential principles for effective data management, including the utilization of Tables, Cell Styles, and Custom Number Formats. Additionally, it delves into techniques for Conditional Formatting and Data Validation. Participants will also learn how to analyze and address formula errors using AI support, as well as fundamental methods for worksheet protection to ensure clear, reliable, and error-resistant workbooks. This training is tailored to improve efficiency and accuracy in data handling processes for government professionals.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level business analysts and data analysts who wish to use Excel for government to perform data analysis and reporting for their projects and tasks. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Use Excel formulas and functions to perform calculations and data manipulation. - Utilize Excel data analysis tools such as PivotTables, What-If Analysis, and Forecasting to summarize and visualize data. - Create and customize data visualizations using Excel charts and graphs. - Ensure data quality and highlight data insights through Excel data validation and conditional formatting. - Connect to external data sources and share data with others using Excel's import and export features.

This course is designed for participants who have prior experience with Microsoft Excel. The curriculum focuses specifically on the advanced features available in Excel 365, including spill formulas and the # operator, the dot (.) operator, new lookup functions, sorting and filtering functions, array helpers, text functions, and tools that enhance readability and efficiency. Participants will gain practical skills for constructing concise, readable formulas without the need for helper columns and for leveraging dynamic arrays in routine tasks, ensuring these techniques are aligned with best practices for government workflows.

This course covers the following key elements of Microsoft 365 administration for government: Microsoft 365 tenant management, Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, and Microsoft 365 security and compliance. In Microsoft 365 tenant management, participants learn how to configure their Microsoft 365 tenant, including organizational profiles, tenant subscription options, component services, user accounts and licenses, security groups, and administrative roles. The course then transitions to configuring Microsoft 365, with a primary focus on Office client connectivity. Finally, it explores the management of user-driven client installations of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise deployments. The course then delves into an in-depth examination of Microsoft 365 identity synchronization, focusing on Azure Active Directory Connect and Connect Cloud Sync. Participants learn how to plan for and implement these directory synchronization options, manage synchronized identities, and implement password management in Microsoft 365 using multifactor authentication and self-service password management. In the section on Microsoft 365 security management, participants begin by examining common types of threat vectors and data breaches facing organizations today. They then learn how Microsoft 365’s security solutions address these threats. The course introduces the Microsoft Secure Score and Azure Active Directory Identity Protection. Participants also learn how to manage Microsoft 365 security services, including Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links. Additionally, they are introduced to various reports that monitor an organization’s security health. The course then transitions to threat intelligence, specifically using Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Once participants have a solid understanding of Microsoft 365’s security suite, the course examines the key components of Microsoft 365 compliance management. This begins with an overview of all critical aspects of data governance, including data archiving and retention, Microsoft Purview message encryption, and data loss prevention (DLP). The course then delves deeper into archiving and retention, paying particular attention to Microsoft Purview insider risk management, information barriers, and DLP policies. Finally, participants learn how to implement these compliance features using data classification and sensitivity labels.

This one-day training session is designed for individuals who use SharePoint as power users, serving in roles such as SharePoint site owners and Site Collection administrators for government. Course Objectives: - Configure site navigation - Review site activity reports - Customize lists and libraries - Work with site columns and site content types - Set up check-out/check-in, content approval, and versioning - Create and modify pages and web part pages

This one-day training session is designed for individuals who use SharePoint as users and wish to gain a deeper understanding of its advanced features. Participants should attend this course if they need to comprehend functions such as team collaboration, document management, and social features in Microsoft SharePoint 2013. This course is specifically tailored for: - SharePoint Site Owners and users Course Objectives: - Manage sites and site collections - Add and manage user groups, and configure security settings for sites, lists, folders, and items - Add and customize web parts - Configure site options, including themes, titles, descriptions, and icons This training is aligned with the needs of federal agencies and departments to enhance their digital capabilities and ensure effective information management for government operations.

This program equips professionals with the skills to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences. Participants will learn systematic design principles for structuring presentations, including the effective use of treemap and sunburst visualizations, optimized budget chart layouts, and streamlined reporting tables that underscore critical metrics. The curriculum emphasizes the seamless integration of Excel to enable dynamic data handling and strategic number emphasis, fostering precise financial storytelling that supports informed decision-making and secure stakeholder buy-in for government initiatives.