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SUMMARY:EQC-CP-101 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (14 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course introduces delegates to Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how cloud-based applications can help charities\, community groups\, social enterprises and sole traders work more effectively. \nDelegates will learn how Microsoft 365 applications work together to support communication\, collaboration\, document management\, fundraising\, project delivery and service delivery. \nThe course uses real-world examples relevant to community and voluntary sector organisations. \nWho should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders\nCharity trustees\nCommunity project workers\nVolunteers\nAdministrators\nFundraising staff\nSole traders working within community projects\nAnyone new to Microsoft 365\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course attendees will be able to: \n\nNavigate Microsoft 365\nUnderstand how Microsoft 365 applications work together\nStore and share files securely\nCommunicate using Teams and Outlook\nCreate forms and surveys\nManage tasks and projects\nUnderstand cloud collaboration\nIdentify opportunities to improve spending less time on administration and more time helping people\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to a web browser\nHave access to Microsoft Teams\nBe able to sign into Microsoft 365 online\n\nNo prior Microsoft 365 experience is required.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/eqc-cp-101-microsoft-365-fundamentals-14-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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SUMMARY:EQC-COL-201 Microsoft Teams Essentials (15 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Microsoft Teams to communicate\, collaborate and work effectively with colleagues\, volunteers\, trustees\, partners and stakeholders. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on using Microsoft Teams as a central hub for managing projects\, delivering services\, running meetings\, coordinating volunteers and working with external organisations. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based version of Microsoft Teams available through Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how Teams integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nVolunteers\nAdministrators\nProject coordinators\nFundraising staff\nTrustees\nSole traders working in the community sector\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nNavigate Microsoft Teams confidently\nCommunicate using chat and channels\nCreate and manage Teams and channels\nSchedule and participate in meetings\nShare and collaborate on documents\nWork effectively with volunteers and stakeholders\nOrganise project information\nImprove communication and reduce email dependency\nUse Teams as a central collaboration hub\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft Teams\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nHave basic keyboard and mouse skills\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\nNo previous Teams experience is required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nExercise files and templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-teams-essentials-eqc-col-201/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-704 Digital Development for Small Charities and CICs (11 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Microsoft 365 to modernise processes\, reduce administration\, improve communication and help the organisation work more smoothly. \nDesigned specifically for small charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on identifying opportunities to replace manual\, paper-based and spreadsheet-driven processes with modern digital solutions. \nDelegates will explore how Microsoft 365 applications can support governance\, volunteer management\, project delivery\, fundraising\, communication\, collaboration\, reporting and service delivery. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to organisations with limited budgets\, limited technical resources and growing demands on staff and volunteers. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity chief executives\nTrustees\nCommunity organisation leaders\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer coordinators\nProject managers\nOperations managers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nAnyone responsible for organisational improvement or digital development\n\nThis course is particularly valuable for organisations that are heavily reliant on email\, paper records\, spreadsheets or disconnected systems and want to make better use of Microsoft 365. \nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of Digital Development\nIdentify opportunities to reduce administration and make everyday work easier\nReview how everyday tasks and activities are carried out\nChoose the right Microsoft 365 tools for different organisational needs\nImprove collaboration and communication\nReplace manual processes with digital workflows\nImprove data collection and reporting\nDevelop a practical Digital Development roadmap\nPrioritise achievable quick wins\nCreate an organisational action plan\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft 365 online applications\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nHave basic keyboard and mouse skills\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\nNo technical or IT background is required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nDigital Development planning templates\nProcess mapping templates\nMicrosoft 365 solution templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/digital-development-for-small-charities-and-cics-eqc-css-704/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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SUMMARY:EQC-COL-203 SharePoint Essentials (12 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Microsoft SharePoint Online to store\, organise\, share and manage information across their organisation. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on creating simple document management systems\, sharing information with volunteers and trustees\, managing policies and procedures\, supporting project delivery and improving collaboration. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based version of SharePoint available through Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how SharePoint works alongside Teams\, OneDrive\, Forms\, Lists and other Microsoft 365 applications. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nVolunteers\nAdministrators\nOffice managers\nProject coordinators\nTrustees\nSole traders working in the community sector\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of SharePoint\nNavigate SharePoint sites confidently\nCreate and organise document libraries\nUpload\, manage and share documents\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and volunteers\nManage document versions\nCreate and manage pages\nUnderstand permissions and access control\nUse SharePoint as a central information hub\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to SharePoint Online\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nHave basic keyboard and mouse skills\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\nNo previous SharePoint experience is required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nExercise files and templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/sharepoint-essentials-eqc-col-203/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T093000
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SUMMARY:EQC-CP-101 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (16 Dec 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nThis practical one-day course introduces delegates to Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how cloud-based applications can help charities\, community groups\, social enterprises and sole traders work more effectively. \n\n\n\nDelegates will learn how Microsoft 365 applications work together to support communication\, collaboration\, document management\, fundraising\, project delivery and service delivery. \n\n\n\nThe course uses real-world examples relevant to community and voluntary sector organisations. \n\n\n\nWho should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nCIC founders\n\n\n\nCharity trustees\n\n\n\nCommunity project workers\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nFundraising staff\n\n\n\nSole traders working within community projects\n\n\n\nAnyone new to Microsoft 365\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\n\nBy the end of the course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nNavigate Microsoft 365\n\n\n\nUnderstand how Microsoft 365 applications work together\n\n\n\nStore and share files securely\n\n\n\nCommunicate using Teams and Outlook\n\n\n\nCreate forms and surveys\n\n\n\nManage tasks and projects\n\n\n\nUnderstand cloud collaboration\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve spending less time on administration and more time helping people\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nDelegates must: \n\n\n\n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\n\n\n\nHave access to a web browser\n\n\n\nHave access to Microsoft Teams\n\n\n\nBe able to sign into Microsoft 365 online\n\n\n\n\nNo prior Microsoft 365 experience is required.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-365-fundamentals-eqc-cp-101/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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