Microsoft Training in Gaia

Microsoft 365 is a suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools that includes Teams, OneDrive, Planner, and Copilot to support modern workplace workflows.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to adopt Microsoft 365 capabilities to improve productivity, governance, and cross-team collaboration.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Teams for effective team collaboration and meeting practices.
• Use OneDrive for secure file storage, sharing, and version control.
• Plan and track work using Planner and integrate tasks into team workflows.
• Leverage Copilot to accelerate document drafting, meeting summaries, and data insights.

Format of the Course

• Interactive demonstrations combined with guided, hands-on labs.
• Scenario-driven exercises reflecting real organizational workflows.
• Practical sessions on configuration, governance, and user adoption best practices.

Course Customization Options

• We can tailor examples, governance checklists, and hands-on labs to match your organization's policies and environment.

Microsoft 365 provides a powerful suite of tools for creating enterprise-level knowledge management systems, combining SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, and Power BI to organize, integrate, and visualize information effectively. This course explores how to design dynamic intranet dashboards, interlink data sources, and implement structured workflows to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to develop and manage sophisticated knowledge management frameworks using Microsoft 365 tools.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design advanced knowledge management systems using Microsoft 365 tools.
• Build interconnected SharePoint sites and Teams channels for information flow.
• Automate content workflows using Power Automate.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for knowledge visualization and reporting.
• Optimize governance, access, and version control across shared repositories.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practical implementation.
• Hands-on configuration in a live Microsoft 365 environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution that enables organizations to securely manage users, devices, and applications. It provides comprehensive tools for configuration, compliance, and protection across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage enterprise devices using Microsoft Intune and related Microsoft 365 technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint management.
• Configure device enrollment, compliance, and security policies.
• Deploy and protect enterprise applications using Intune.
• Integrate Intune with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint for unified management.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft 365 is a suite of integrated productivity tools that enable collaboration, data-driven insights, and workflow automation through applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Copilot.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to master Microsoft 365 tools and AI-powered features to improve decision-making, communication, and organizational efficiency.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply advanced Excel techniques and automation tools to support business and leadership decisions.
• Design impactful PowerPoint presentations using storytelling and data visualization techniques.
• Create, format, and collaborate on professional documents in Word with the help of Copilot.
• Enhance productivity and time management using Outlook and AI-driven features across Microsoft 365.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Practical application using Microsoft 365 tools in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft To Do is a cloud-based task management application designed to help individuals and teams organize, prioritize, and manage tasks across devices with seamless integration into Microsoft 365.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to use Microsoft To Do not only for personal productivity but also as a collaborative tool integrated with Microsoft 365 applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure Microsoft To Do across devices and integrate it with Microsoft 365.
• Create, organize, and prioritize tasks and lists for both personal and team use.
• Collaborate effectively by sharing lists, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Use Microsoft To Do alongside Outlook, Teams, and Planner to enhance workflows.
• Apply productivity best practices and advanced techniques for long-term adoption.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and guided labs.
• Practical team collaboration simulations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft To Do is a cloud-based task management application designed to help individuals and teams organize, prioritize, and manage tasks across devices with seamless integration into Microsoft 365.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to use Microsoft To Do to manage tasks effectively, boost productivity, and collaborate better with teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure Microsoft To Do for personal and team use.
• Create, organize, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Integrate To Do with Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
• Apply productivity best practices using To Do features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) is Microsoft’s enterprise backup and recovery solution for protecting workloads such as file servers, databases, and virtual machines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage DPM to protect data and ensure business continuity.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure DPM servers and agents.
• Create and manage protection groups.
• Perform backup and recovery operations.
• Integrate DPM with other disaster recovery solutions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business users who wish to improve their productivity and digital collaboration using Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively create, manage, and use teams and channels in Microsoft Teams.
• Leverage tags, mentions, and app integrations in Teams to streamline communication.
• Store, organize, and securely share files in OneDrive using best practices.
• Recover documents using version history and collaborate on files in real time.
• Use Outlook for advanced email management and shared calendar scheduling.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level users who wish to improve team productivity and streamline everyday workflows using Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Planner, and Forms.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Organize and manage communication effectively with Outlook.
• Store, share, and collaborate on files using OneDrive.
• Conduct meetings, chats, and team collaboration with Microsoft Teams.
• Plan and track tasks efficiently using Microsoft Planner.
• Create and analyze online surveys and quizzes with Microsoft Forms.

Microsoft Exchange Server is a messaging platform that provides email, calendar, contacts, and tasks functionality.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Implement disaster recovery and anti-malware measures.
• Configure message transport and migration to Exchange Online.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure server availability.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook application used for organizing, sharing, and collaborating on information across teams and devices.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with limited or emerging experience in OneNote who manage or coordinate digital information and wish to use Microsoft OneNote effectively to organize notes, coordinate team knowledge, and enhance collaborative workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Organize personal and team notes using notebooks, sections, and pages.
• Share and collaborate in real-time on OneNote content.
• Embed and link files, emails, and meeting notes into a unified workspace.
• Integrate OneNote with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and Planner.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Microsoft OneNote in sample collaboration scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on note-taking, content organization, and teamwork.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leadership teams who wish to effectively manage and coordinate tasks using Microsoft Planner and its related tools, leading to enhanced productivity and collaboration across the organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively create, manage, and track tasks and projects using Microsoft Planner, enhancing team coordination and project visibility.
• Organize and prioritize individual tasks, share task lists, and collaborate on tasks using Microsoft To Do.
• Utilize Microsoft Loop components for real-time collaboration, integrating them seamlessly into projects and meetings, and enhancing communication and information sharing among team members.
• Design and manage custom lists tailored to specific project needs, automate workflows, and integrate Lists with other Microsoft 365 tools for more efficient task tracking.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level business professionals who wish to gain the skills necessary to utilize Teams, Word, and Excel effectively in a management context.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft 365
• Navigate and utilize Microsoft Teams for communication, collaboration, and project management.
• Develop proficiency in creating, formatting, and managing Word documents.
• Use Excel for data entry, manipulation, and analysis.
• Explore how to integrate Microsoft 365 applications for seamless workflows.

Excel is a spreadsheet application used for data entry, analysis, reporting, and automation.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to advanced-level users who wish to build confidence and proficiency across Excel’s essential, intermediate, and advanced capabilities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be prepared to:

• Work confidently with spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting.
• Use intermediate tools such as tables, charts, and conditional logic.
• Apply advanced functions, data analysis features, and automation techniques.
• Create professional worksheets that support business decision-making.

Format of the Course

• Instructor-led demonstrations and guided explanations.
• Extensive workbook exercises and hands-on practice.
• Practical lab activities using real-world spreadsheet scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored coverage based on your department’s workflows, please contact us to arrange a customized version of this course.

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) is a monitoring tool designed to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of IT services across datacenters and applications.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SCOM for enterprise monitoring and alerting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure System Center Operations Manager.
• Set up monitoring rules, alerts, and reports.
• Integrate SCOM with other System Center components.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance in monitored environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to manage and secure an organization's IT environment using Microsoft 365.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security services such as Microsoft Secure Score, Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links.
• Implement compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview, data loss prevention, and sensitivity labels.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to manage and secure an organization's IT environment using Microsoft 365.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Apply best practices for Microsoft 365 administration and security.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts or anyone who wishes to learn how to use Excel for creating data models for data analysis.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to analyze and solve any business problems using structured problem-solving tools.
• Navigate Excel tools with ease.
• Set up, format, and present data effectively.
• Understand the logical structure and apply correct functions to Excel models.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn to use Microsoft OneNote in managing notes to improve productivity.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the basics and features of OneNote.
• Create, organize, and edit notes using OneNote.
• Integrate notes with other applications.

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.

Data analytics is a crucial tool in business today. We will focus throughout on developing skills for practical hands on data analysis. The aim is to help delegates to give evidence-based answers to questions: 

What has happened?

• processing and analyzing data
• producing informative data visualizations

What will happen?

• forecasting future performance
• evaluating forecasts

What should happen?

• turning data into evidence-based business decisions
• optimizing processes

During the training, will present the issues of financial analysis using the advanced features of Excel.

This course is intended for financial analysts, accountants and all those who want to expand their skills spreadsheet with issues of financial analysis.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts who wish to program in R for Excel.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Toggle and move data between Excel and R.
• Use R Tidyverse and R features for data analytic solutions in Excel.
• Extend their data analytical skills by learning R.

The course participants will be able to efficiently perform a variety of calculations in a transparent way to arrange and present their results, use multiple mechanisms to facilitate and accelerate the creation of spreadsheets, as well as protect the calculations and their results against unauthorized persons

Course participants will learn how to automate the work to create complex documents, retrieve data from the database and prepare forms.

Training for those working with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that would like to improve their work.

The course is designed for users of Excel for creating analyzes and reports.

During the course, you will learn about creating, editing and using content.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level developers who wish to use VSTO to create customized solutions for Microsoft Office applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create add-ins and document-level customizations for Office applications.
• Access and manipulate the Office object model and its events.
• Create custom ribbons, task panes, and dialogs for Office applications.
• Use Windows Forms controls and .NET components in Office documents.
• Integrate Office applications with web services and databases.
• Deploy and secure Office solutions.