Microsoft Office Training in Chicago

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.

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.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government employees who wish to learn and utilize the software and services available in the MS Office suite to enhance their work productivity. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Learn and use the various applications within the MS Office suite. - Enhance work efficiency and collaborate effectively using MS Office tools and services for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for government MS Office users who wish to master the various tools and techniques provided by MS Office software and services. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Learn and master the different shortcut techniques in MS Office. - Master macros and other Excel functions for more efficient worksheet manipulation. - Utilize PowerPoint controls and advanced features for creating professional presentations. - Quickly navigate and search through Outlook for enhanced productivity.

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.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for government employees who wish to master the fundamentals and features of Microsoft Word to enhance productivity in their work. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Utilize the basic functions of Microsoft Word to effectively support daily responsibilities such as taking meeting notes and drafting memos. - Work with various formatting options to improve document appearance and readability. - Manage document collaboration to ensure efficient and secure sharing within government workflows.

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.

This course is designed for individuals with an existing foundational understanding of PowerPoint 2019 who seek to enhance their skills in utilizing the application’s advanced features. These features include improved usability, enhanced security measures, collaborative tools, and effective distribution methods. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to optimize PowerPoint for government and organizational workflows, ensuring alignment with public sector standards and practices.

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

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

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 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.

Audience

Financial or market analysts, managers, and accountants for government

Course Objectives

To facilitate and automate various types of financial analysis using Microsoft Excel for government workflows.

This live instructor-led training (onsite or remote) is designed to guide participants through the essential elements of Excel VBA. Through a combination of meticulously prepared training materials and the expertise of the instructor, attendees will gain insight into the capabilities of task automation using VBA. Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options for Government

• To request a customized training tailored to specific needs, please contact us.

Course participants will learn to create visually appealing and professional documents using Microsoft Word for government. They will also gain the ability to perform a range of calculations efficiently and transparently, organizing and presenting their results effectively. Additionally, participants will explore various mechanisms to streamline and accelerate the creation of spreadsheets in Excel, enhancing productivity and accuracy in data management for government workflows.

Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to create and develop Excel worksheets and workbooks, enabling you to analyze critical business data for government operations. This course empowers you to: - Write a variety of fundamental Excel commands - Perform calculations within worksheets - Construct custom formulas - Modify elements in a worksheet - Apply formatting changes to cells - Manage workbook properties These skills will enhance your ability to handle data efficiently and support decision-making processes for government agencies.

This one-day course is designed for information workers who are currently using or will be using Office 365 for government. The training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently utilize Office 365 in their daily tasks. The curriculum focuses on practical, real-world scenarios. Participants will learn how to use Outlook Online, Skype for Business, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, and OneNote. By the end of the course, students will be able to navigate Office 365 effectively and leverage all its features to enhance their productivity.

Welcome to Microsoft® Project® 2019/2021: Part 1. This course is designed to familiarize you with the essential features and functions of Microsoft Project, enabling you to use it effectively and efficiently in real-world scenarios. The course covers the critical knowledge and skills required by project managers to create a project plan using Microsoft Project during the planning phase of a project. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will equip you to draft a project plan with Microsoft Project and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will be able to construct basic project plans using Microsoft Project.

• You will:
• Identify key project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional.
• Create a new project plan.
• Add tasks to a project.
• Manage task relationships within a project.
• Manage project resources.
• Finalize a project plan for government and other organizational needs.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn essential Word skills tailored to meet the needs of government professionals.

• You will:
• Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application for government use.
• Format text and paragraphs to ensure consistency and professionalism in official communications.
• Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles to streamline document creation processes.
• Enhance lists by sorting, renumbering, and customizing list styles to improve clarity and organization in reports and documents.
• Create and format tables to present data clearly and effectively for government reporting and analysis.
• Insert graphic objects into a document, including symbols, special characters, illustrations, pictures, and clip art to enhance visual communication.
• Format the overall appearance of a page through page borders and colors, watermarks, headers and footers, and page layout to meet government standards for documentation.
• Use Word features to help identify and correct problems with spelling, grammar, readability, and accessibility to ensure compliance with government guidelines.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for government employees who wish to acquire basic Word 2019 skills, such as creating, editing, and formatting documents; inserting simple tables and creating lists; and employing a variety of techniques for improving the appearance and accuracy of document content for government use.

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.

Participants in this course will gain the skills necessary to automate the process of creating complex documents, extracting data from databases, and preparing forms for government use. This training emphasizes efficiency and accuracy in document preparation and data management, aligning with public sector workflows and governance standards.

This course is designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of VBA who seek to expand their knowledge and make more advanced use of its language capabilities for government applications.

Training for government employees working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets who wish to enhance their proficiency and efficiency in their work.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (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.

Please answer the following questions:

• Does your daily work in Excel consist of an endless series of copy-paste commands?
• Do you find yourself repeatedly performing similar operations to prepare data for analysis?
• Are you familiar with all the keyboard shortcuts in Excel, yet still unsatisfied with the results?
• Do you spend more time on data preparation rather than actual data analysis?
• Is it necessary for you to manually verify the accuracy of data obtained from various systems?
• Do you often stay late at work or take Excel files home because you cannot complete tasks during regular hours?
• Is your job to generate reports based on large datasets?
• Do you feel that working in Excel is a roundabout way to achieve results?

If you can answer YES to any of these questions, then it's time to put an end to this inefficiency. This training is for government employees who want to enhance their skills.

Discover how you can streamline your daily tasks and maximize the capabilities of MS Excel.

WARNING

After completing the training, your workflow will significantly improve. Tasks that once took an entire day will now be completed in a matter of moments. Are you prepared for this transformation?

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 course is designed to enhance the PowerPoint skills of participants through practical exercises complemented by pertinent theoretical instruction. It is tailored for a broad audience, including presentation designers, as well as conference speakers and team meeting presenters. The curriculum aligns with the needs of professionals in various roles, ensuring that they can effectively communicate their messages in a clear and engaging manner, particularly for government and other public sector applications.

This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their efficiency in creating and presenting slides using PowerPoint, with a focus on practical skills that can be applied in various professional settings, including those for government. Participants will learn foundational techniques for building and delivering effective presentations.

This course is designed for government sales teams. It emphasizes the effective use of PowerPoint’s functionalities to enhance the sales process. Key topics include strategies for presenting data clearly, avoiding overly cluttered slides, and identifying essential elements to highlight in a sales presentation for government audiences.

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 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 course provides a comprehensive overview of Office 365 Management, including the key components of Office 365, strategies for transitioning an organization to Office 365, configuration procedures, and management techniques for Office 365 ProPlus deployments.

Audience Profile

This course is tailored for individuals who are aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admin role and have already completed one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification paths.

Skills Gained

• Understand the overview of Office 365
• Plan and execute an organization's transition to Office 365
• Configure Office 365 settings and services
• Manage Office 365 ProPlus deployments effectively

This training is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for government organizations to optimize their use of Office 365, ensuring efficient and secure operations.

In this course, participants will gain the skills necessary to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using current deployment methods and update strategies. The curriculum introduces fundamental elements of modern management, including co-management approaches and integration with Microsoft Intune. It also covers app deployment, the management of browser-based applications, and essential security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to ensure robust protection of devices and data, aligning with best practices for government operations.

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who have a foundational knowledge of Microsoft® Office Outlook® and are seeking to leverage its advanced functionalities to effectively manage their email communications, calendar events, contact information, search capabilities, and other communication tasks for government use.

In this course, participants will utilize PowerPoint 2019 to develop compelling and interactive multimedia presentations for government use. The training is designed to enhance the ability of public sector professionals to effectively communicate information through dynamic visual aids.

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 instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at IT administrators who wish to use Office 365 for government as an administrator. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Address the most common end-user support requests. - Troubleshoot startup and version compatibility issues. - Backup and restore damaged files.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at financial analysts and staff who wish to utilize Adaptive OfficeConnect for creating financial reports using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to build, create, and update financial reports within the Microsoft Office Suite, enhancing their capabilities for government reporting and analysis.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for individuals with a foundational knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® who require proficiency in using Outlook as an email client to effectively manage email communications, calendar events, contact information, and other related tasks. The course is particularly relevant for government employees seeking to enhance their digital communication skills within the context of public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at marketers who wish to create video content and presentations using Camtasia and PowerPoint for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Create video content and share it on a video hosting platform. - Utilize assets within Camtasia, such as music and icons, to enhance interactive content. - Reduce costs by producing high-quality videos with Camtasia and PowerPoint for government.

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively present financial information using PowerPoint, beyond just presentation techniques. Participants will learn how to convey financial data in a more professional manner, ensuring clarity and precision in their communications for government and other public sector contexts.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for government developers at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to use VSTO to create customized solutions for Microsoft Office applications. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Develop add-ins and document-level customizations for Office applications. - Access and manipulate the Office object model and its associated events. - Design custom ribbons, task panes, and dialogs for Office applications. - Incorporate Windows Forms controls and .NET components into Office documents. - Integrate Office applications with web services and databases. - Deploy and secure Office solutions for government use.