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SUMMARY:EQC-INF-401 Microsoft Forms Essentials (4 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 Forms to collect\, manage and analyse information efficiently. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on creating surveys\, registration forms\, volunteer applications\, community consultations\, feedback forms\, needs assessments and service evaluations. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based version of Microsoft Forms available through Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how Forms can be integrated with Excel\, Teams\, SharePoint and Power Automate to support data collection and decision-making. \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\nCreate professional forms and surveys\nDesign volunteer and event registration forms\nCreate community consultation questionnaires\nUse branching to personalise responses\nCollect and analyse survey data\nShare forms securely\nExport responses to Excel\nImprove data collection processes\nIntegrate Forms with other Microsoft 365 applications\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft Forms\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 Microsoft Forms 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-forms-essentials-eqc-inf-401/
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:20261105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T163000
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SUMMARY:EQC-PRO-303 Microsoft Lists Essentials (5 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 Lists to organise\, track and manage information efficiently. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on creating simple systems to manage volunteers\, funding applications\, community assets\, beneficiaries\, events\, project activities and organisational records. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based version of Microsoft Lists available through Microsoft 365 and demonstrates how Lists integrates with SharePoint\, Teams\, Power Automate and 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\nCreate and manage Microsoft Lists\nTrack organisational information effectively\nCreate custom columns and views\nSort and filter information\nUse lists to manage projects and activities\nShare and collaborate on information\nImprove reporting and record keeping\nIntegrate Lists with Teams and SharePoint\nBuild simple systems without relying on spreadsheets\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Microsoft Lists\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 Microsoft Lists experience is required. \nWhat Is Included?\n \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-lists-essentials-eqc-pro-303/
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:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T093000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T163000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T163000
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SUMMARY:EQC-AUT-602 Power BI Essentials (25 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 BI to turn data into meaningful reports and interactive dashboards. \nDesigned specifically for charities\, CICs\, community organisations and sole traders\, the course focuses on analysing and presenting information relating to funding applications\, community engagement\, volunteer activity\, project delivery\, service outcomes\, beneficiary data and organisational performance. \nThe course focuses on the cloud-based features of Microsoft Power BI and demonstrates how organisations can move beyond spreadsheets to create clear\, visual reports that support evidence-based decision-making and funding applications. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is suitable for: \n\nCIC founders\nCharity staff\nCommunity project workers\nVolunteers\nAdministrators\nProject coordinators\nFundraising staff\nTrustees\nMonitoring and evaluation officers\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 the purpose of Power BI\nImport and prepare data\nCreate reports and dashboards\nBuild charts and visualisations\nFilter and analyse information\nIdentify trends and patterns\nProduce reports for trustees and funders\nShare reports with colleagues and stakeholders\nImprove evidence gathering and impact reporting\n\nPrerequisites\nDelegates must: \n\nHave a Microsoft 365 account\nHave access to Power BI\nBe able to log in to Microsoft 365\nHave basic spreadsheet skills\nHave an understanding of rows\, columns and simple data tables\nBe able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting\n\nNo previous Power BI experience is required. \nWhat Is Included?\n\nLive trainer-led delivery\nDigital course workbook\nPractical exercises\nExercise files and datasets\nDashboard templates\nCertificate of attendance\nPost-course reference guide\nQ&A session
URL:https://equitractioncic.org/event/power-bi-essentials-eqc-aut-602/
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:20261126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T163000
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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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