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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T150047Z
CREATED:20260826T131728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T150047Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-COL-201 Microsoft Teams Essentials (15 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to improve communication\, collaboration\, meetings and project coordination across your organisation.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-teams-essentials-eqc-col-201/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T172326Z
CREATED:20260826T131728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172326Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-701 Finding and Writing Funding Applications (21 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 365 to identify funding opportunities\, research community needs\, plan projects\, develop budgets\, write compelling funding applications and manage the submission process. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social entrepreneurs\, the course focuses on using Microsoft 365 applications including Word\, Excel\, Forms\, OneNote\, Teams\, Planner\, Lists\, SharePoint and Copilot to create a structured and efficient approach to funding and grant applications. \nDelegates will learn how to gather evidence\, demonstrate need\, define outcomes\, prepare realistic project budgets and present funding proposals that align with funder requirements. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to new and established charities\, CICs and community organisations. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity founders and trustees\nFundraising officers\nBid writers\nProject coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer managers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nSole traders delivering community projects\nAnyone responsible for applying for grants\, awards or social investment funding\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nIdentify funding opportunities aligned to their organisation’s objectives\nResearch and demonstrate community need\nDefine clear project aims\, objectives\, outputs and outcomes\nCreate realistic and fundable project budgets\nGather and organise supporting evidence\nUse Microsoft 365 tools to manage the bid-writing process\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and partners\nUse Microsoft Copilot responsibly to support funding applications\nProduce stronger\, evidence-based funding proposals\nCreate a plan for future funding opportunities\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\nPrevious experience of writing funding bids is not required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nFunding bid templates\nBudget templates\nProject planning templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/finding-and-writing-funding-applications-eqc-css-701/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T171935Z
CREATED:20260826T131728Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-702 Volunteer Management with Microsoft 365 (22 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Microsoft 365 to recruit\, communicate with\, manage and retain volunteers effectively. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on creating streamlined volunteer management processes using Microsoft Forms\, Lists\, Teams\, SharePoint\, Outlook\, Planner\, To Do\, OneDrive\, Excel and Copilot. \nDelegates will learn how to manage the complete volunteer lifecycle\, from recruitment and onboarding through to communication\, scheduling\, training\, recognition and reporting. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to organisations that rely on volunteers to deliver community activities and social impact projects. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nVolunteer coordinators\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nTrustees\nProgramme managers\nProject coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nAnyone responsible for recruiting\, managing or coordinating volunteers\n\nThis course is particularly valuable for organisations looking to improve volunteer engagement whilst reducing administration and improving communication. \nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nCreate a volunteer management system using Microsoft 365\nRecruit and onboard volunteers digitally\nCollect volunteer information using Microsoft Forms\nManage volunteer records using Microsoft Lists\nOrganise volunteer activities and schedules\nImprove communication with volunteers\nTrack training\, DBS checks and compliance requirements\nUse Microsoft 365 to support volunteer retention\nProduce reports and evidence for funders and trustees\nDevelop a volunteer management 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\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nVolunteer management templates\nRecruitment form templates\nVolunteer tracker templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/volunteer-management-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-702/
CATEGORIES:Managing and Supporting Volunteers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T155021Z
CREATED:20260826T131729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T155021Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-703 Running Community Projects with Microsoft 365 (28 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to establish\, deliver\, monitor and report on community projects using Microsoft 365. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on keeping projects on track\, working with funders\, volunteers and partners\, managing risks\, monitoring progress\, measuring impact and reporting outcomes to funders. \nDelegates will learn how Microsoft 365 can support the complete project lifecycle\, from project setup and delivery through to impact reporting\, sustainability planning and future funding development. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity project coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer coordinators\nTrustees overseeing projects\nSocial entrepreneurs\nCommunity organisers\nProject officers\nAnyone responsible for planning or delivering community-based projects\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nManaging Responsibilities in a Project\nCreate project delivery plans\nDefine outputs\, outcomes and impact measures\nCoordinate teams\, volunteers and stakeholders\nManage project risks and issues\nCollect evidence and feedback\nMonitor performance and project progress\nProduce reports for funders and trustees\nMeasure and communicate project impact\nCapture lessons learned and organisational knowledge\n\nDevelop sustainability and future funding plans \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\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nProject planning templates\nRisk register templates\nProject reporting templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/running-community-projects-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-703/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145544Z
CREATED:20260826T131730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145544Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-705 Measuring Community Impact with Microsoft 365 (29 Oct 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to collect evidence\, measure outcomes and report community impact using Forms\, Excel\, Power BI and Microsoft 365.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/measuring-community-impact-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-705/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145628Z
CREATED:20260826T131731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145628Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-INF-401 Microsoft Forms Essentials (4 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Create forms\, surveys and registration processes for volunteers\, community projects and stakeholder engagement.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-forms-essentials-eqc-inf-401/
CATEGORIES:Managing and Supporting Volunteers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145654Z
CREATED:20260826T131731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145654Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-PRO-303 Microsoft Lists Essentials (5 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Organise\, track and manage volunteers\, activities\, projects and organisational information using Microsoft Lists.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-lists-essentials-eqc-pro-303/
CATEGORIES:Managing and Supporting Volunteers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145716Z
CREATED:20260826T131731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145716Z
UID:329-1794389400-1794414600@equitractioncic.org
SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-704 Digital Development for Small Charities and CICs (11 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Review processes\, identify digital improvement opportunities and create a practical Microsoft 365 roadmap for your organisation.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/digital-development-for-small-charities-and-cics-eqc-css-704/
CATEGORIES:Building a Stronger Organisation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173636Z
CREATED:20260826T131731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173636Z
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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:20261118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T124822Z
CREATED:20260826T134259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T124822Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-AI-501 Microsoft Copilot Essentials (18 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCourse Overview\n\n\n \nMicrosoft Copilot Essentials provides a practical introduction to Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant. Participants will learn how to use Copilot to improve productivity\, generate content\, summarise information\, analyse data and support everyday workplace tasks. \n\n\n \nDesigned specifically for charities\, community organisations and CICs\, this hands-on course focuses on practical examples that can be applied immediately within your organisation. \n\n\n \nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n \nThis course is suitable for: \n\n\n \n\nCIC founders\n\n\n\nCharity staff\n\n\n\nCommunity project workers\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nProject coordinators\n\n\n\nFundraising staff\n\n\n\nTrustees\n\n\n\nSole traders working in the community sector\n\n\n\n \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\n \nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\n\n \n\nUnderstand how Microsoft Copilot works\n\n\n\nWrite effective prompts\n\n\n\nGenerate and improve written content\n\n\n\nUse Copilot to support funding applications\n\n\n\nAnalyse information more efficiently\n\n\n\nCreate action plans and project documentation\n\n\n\nImprove communication and collaboration\n\n\n\nUnderstand responsible AI practices\n\n\n\nIdentify practical uses for AI within their organisation\n\n\n\n \nPre Requisites:\n\n\n \nDelegates must: \n\n\n \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\n\n\n\nHave access to Microsoft Copilot or Copilot Chat\n\n\n\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\n\n\n\nHave basic Microsoft 365 skills\n\n\n\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\n\n\n \nNo previous AI experience is required. \n\n\n \nIncluded:\n\n\n \n\nLive trainer-led delivery\n\n\n\nDigital course workbook\n\n\n\nPractical exercises\n\n\n\nPrompt library and templates\n\n\n\nExercise files and templates\n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nPost-course reference guide\n\n\n\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-copilot-essentials-eqc-ai-501-2/
CATEGORIES:AI and Automation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T153754Z
CREATED:20260826T131746Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-AUT-601 Power Automate Fundamentals (19 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 Power Automate to automate repetitive tasks\, reduce repetitive work and save time. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on automating common administrative activities such as volunteer enquiries\, funding application tracking\, document approvals\, event registrations\, stakeholder communications and project management tasks. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based version of Power Automate available through Microsoft 365 and introduces delegates to no-code automation using Microsoft Forms\, Outlook\, Teams\, SharePoint and Microsoft Lists. \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 attendees will be able to: \n\nUnderstand what business process automation is\nCreate simple automated workflows\nUse common Microsoft 365 connectors\nTrigger flows from forms and emails\nAutomate notifications and reminders\nReduce repetitive manual administration\nImprove project and volunteer management processes\nUnderstand automated approval processes\nIdentify automation opportunities within their organisation\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft Power Automate\nHave basic Microsoft 365 skills\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\nNo previous Power Automate experience is required.\n\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nExercise files and templates\nSample flows\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/power-automate-fundamentals-eqc-aut-601/
CATEGORIES:AI and Automation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173722Z
CREATED:20260826T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173722Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-AUT-602 Power BI Essentials (25 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Create reports\, dashboards and visualisations that demonstrate community outcomes and organisational performance.
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/power-bi-essentials-eqc-aut-602/
CATEGORIES:AI and Automation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173239Z
CREATED:20260826T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173239Z
UID:339-1795685400-1795710600@equitractioncic.org
SUMMARY:EQC-CP-102 Outlook Essentials (26 Nov 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to use Outlook on the web to manage email\, calendars\, contacts and tasks efficiently. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on using Outlook as a tool to improve communication\, organise workloads\, coordinate volunteers\, manage relationships with volunteers\, partners and funders and schedule activities effectively. \nThe course uses realistic examples from the community and voluntary sector and focuses on functionality available through Microsoft 365 online. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nVolunteers\nAdministrators\nProject coordinators\nTeam leaders\nFundraising staff\nSole traders working in the community sector\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course attendees will be able to: \n\nSend and manage emails professionally\nOrganise and prioritise incoming messages\nUse folders\, categories and flags effectively\nManage calendars and appointments\nSchedule meetings with colleagues\, volunteers\, trustees\, partners or funders\nCreate and manage contacts\nUse Outlook Tasks and To Do integration\nImprove personal organisation and time management\nApply email best practices when working in the community sector\n\nPrerequisites\nAttendees must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Outlook on the web\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 Outlook 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/outlook-essentials-eqc-cp-102/
CATEGORIES:Microsoft 365 Essentials
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T172723Z
CREATED:20260826T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T172723Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-701 Finding and Writing Funding Applications (2 Dec 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 identify funding opportunities\, research community needs\, plan projects\, develop budgets\, write compelling funding applications and manage the submission process. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social entrepreneurs\, the course focuses on using Microsoft 365 applications including Word\, Excel\, Forms\, OneNote\, Teams\, Planner\, Lists\, SharePoint and Copilot to create a structured and efficient approach to funding and grant applications. \nDelegates will learn how to gather evidence\, demonstrate need\, define outcomes\, prepare realistic project budgets and present funding proposals that align with funder requirements. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to new and established charities\, CICs and community organisations. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity founders and trustees\nFundraising officers\nBid writers\nProject coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer managers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nSole traders delivering community projects\nAnyone responsible for applying for grants\, awards or social investment funding\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nIdentify funding opportunities aligned to their organisation’s objectives\nResearch and demonstrate community need\nDefine clear project aims\, objectives\, outputs and outcomes\nCreate realistic and fundable project budgets\nGather and organise supporting evidence\nUse Microsoft 365 tools to manage the bid-writing process\nCollaborate effectively with colleagues and partners\nUse Microsoft Copilot responsibly to support funding applications\nProduce stronger\, evidence-based funding proposals\nCreate a plan for future funding opportunities\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\nPrevious experience of writing funding bids is not required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nFunding bid templates\nBudget templates\nProject planning templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/finding-and-writing-funding-applications-eqc-css-701-2/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T171309Z
CREATED:20260826T131801Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-702 Volunteer Management with Microsoft 365 (3 Dec 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 recruit\, communicate with\, manage and retain volunteers effectively. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on creating streamlined volunteer management processes using Microsoft Forms\, Lists\, Teams\, SharePoint\, Outlook\, Planner\, To Do\, OneDrive\, Excel and Copilot. \nDelegates will learn how to manage the complete volunteer lifecycle\, from recruitment and onboarding through to communication\, scheduling\, training\, recognition and reporting. \nThe course uses practical examples relevant to organisations that rely on volunteers to deliver community activities and social impact projects. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nVolunteer coordinators\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nTrustees\nProgramme managers\nProject coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nSocial entrepreneurs\nAnyone responsible for recruiting\, managing or coordinating volunteers\n\nThis course is particularly valuable for organisations looking to improve volunteer engagement whilst reducing administration and improving communication. \nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nCreate a volunteer management system using Microsoft 365\nRecruit and onboard volunteers digitally\nCollect volunteer information using Microsoft Forms\nManage volunteer records using Microsoft Lists\nOrganise volunteer activities and schedules\nImprove communication with volunteers\nTrack training\, DBS checks and compliance requirements\nUse Microsoft 365 to support volunteer retention\nProduce reports and evidence for funders and trustees\nDevelop a volunteer management 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\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nVolunteer management templates\nRecruitment form templates\nVolunteer tracker templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/volunteer-management-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-702-2/
CATEGORIES:Managing and Supporting Volunteers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T154715Z
CREATED:20260826T131801Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-703 Running Community Projects with Microsoft 365 (9 Dec 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to establish\, deliver\, monitor and report on community projects using Microsoft 365. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on keeping projects on track\, working with funders\, volunteers and partners\, managing risks\, monitoring progress\, measuring impact and reporting outcomes to funders. \nDelegates will learn how Microsoft 365 can support the complete project lifecycle\, from project setup and delivery through to impact reporting\, sustainability planning and future funding development. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity project coordinators\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nVolunteer coordinators\nTrustees overseeing projects\nSocial entrepreneurs\nCommunity organisers\nProject officers\nAnyone responsible for planning or delivering community-based projects\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nManaging Responsibilities in a Project\nCreate project delivery plans\nDefine outputs\, outcomes and impact measures\nCoordinate teams\, volunteers and stakeholders\nManage project risks and issues\nCollect evidence and feedback\nMonitor performance and project progress\nProduce reports for funders and trustees\nMeasure and communicate project impact\nCapture lessons learned and organisational knowledge\n\nDevelop sustainability and future funding plans \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\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nProject planning templates\nRisk register templates\nProject reporting templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/running-community-projects-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-703-2/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T133752Z
CREATED:20260826T131801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T133752Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-CSS-705 Measuring Community Impact with Microsoft 365 (10 Dec 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\nThis practical one-day course teaches delegates how to measure\, evidence and communicate community impact using Microsoft 365. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and social enterprises\, the course focuses on developing practical impact measurement frameworks\, collecting meaningful evidence\, analysing project outcomes and producing reports for funders\, trustees and people involved in the project. \nDelegates will learn how to use Microsoft Forms\, Lists\, Excel\, Power BI\, SharePoint\, Teams and Copilot to capture evidence\, monitor outcomes\, measure social impact and demonstrate the value of their work. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders and directors\nCharity managers\nCommunity development workers\nProgramme managers\nMonitoring and Evaluation Officers\nVolunteer managers\nFunding and impact officers\nTrustees\nProject coordinators\nSocial entrepreneurs\nThis course is particularly valuable for organisations required to report outcomes and impact to funders\, commissioners and stakeholders.\n\nRecommended Prior Learning\nEQC-CSS-701\nFinding and Writing Funding Bids with Microsoft 365 \nEQC-CSS-703\nRunning Community Projects with Microsoft 365 \nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nDistinguish between outputs\, outcomes and community impact\nCreate practical outcome measures\nCollect evidence of change\nAnalyse participation and feedback\nCreate impact reports for funders and trustees\nPresent impact information visually\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft 365 online applications\nHave basic Excel skills\nBe able to sign into Microsoft 365\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\nPrevious monitoring and evaluation experience is not required.\n\nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nOutcomes framework templates\nTheory of Change template\nLogic model template\nKPI tracker templates\nImpact dashboard template\nImpact report template\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/measuring-community-impact-with-microsoft-365-eqc-css-705-2/
CATEGORIES:Funding, Delivery and Impact
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T125818Z
CREATED:20260826T131728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T125818Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260827T134457Z
CREATED:20260826T131746Z
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SUMMARY:EQC-AI-501 Microsoft Copilot Essentials (EQC-AI-501)
DESCRIPTION:Book your Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nMicrosoft Copilot Essentials provides a practical introduction to Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant. Participants will learn how to use Copilot to improve productivity\, generate content\, summarise information\, analyse data and support everyday workplace tasks. \n\n\n\nDesigned specifically for charities\, community organisations and CICs\, this hands-on course focuses on practical examples that can be applied immediately within your organisation. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is suitable for: \n\n\n\n\nCIC founders\n\n\n\nCharity staff\n\n\n\nCommunity project workers\n\n\n\nVolunteers\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nProject coordinators\n\n\n\nFundraising staff\n\n\n\nTrustees\n\n\n\nSole traders working in the community sector\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\n\nBy the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how Microsoft Copilot works\n\n\n\nWrite effective prompts\n\n\n\nGenerate and improve written content\n\n\n\nUse Copilot to support funding applications\n\n\n\nAnalyse information more efficiently\n\n\n\nCreate action plans and project documentation\n\n\n\nImprove communication and collaboration\n\n\n\nUnderstand responsible AI practices\n\n\n\nIdentify practical uses for AI within their organisation\n\n\n\n\nPre Requisites:\n\n\n\nDelegates must: \n\n\n\n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\n\n\n\nHave access to Microsoft Copilot or Copilot Chat\n\n\n\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\n\n\n\nHave basic Microsoft 365 skills\n\n\n\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\n\n\n\nNo previous AI experience is required. \n\n\n\nIncluded:\n\n\n\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\n\n\n\nDigital course workbook\n\n\n\nPractical exercises\n\n\n\nPrompt library and templates\n\n\n\nExercise files and templates\n\n\n\nCertificate of attendance\n\n\n\nPost-course reference guide\n\n\n\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/microsoft-copilot-essentials-eqc-ai-501/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AI and Automation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitraction CIC":MAILTO:sarah.oakley@equitractioncic.org
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