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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T093000
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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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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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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
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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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