Events

“InsITe’s CIE program was great! (hands-on workshop). It was so helpful to take time to really explore some of the benefits the Microsoft products offer and, more importantly, how they work together to optimize your productivity. I recommend taking a look at this fun and informative training session…our office is utilizing many of the things I learned.” 

-Sue Zolman, VP Business Operations, NET(net), Inc.

Microsoft365 Training

Workshops and Customized Training

InsITe offers workshops & customized training for any organization.

➡️Register and attend one of our upcoming workshops below. *Note: Limit of 2 FREE workshops per organization

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West Michigan Microsoft 365
Community Day
Event


Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm

Cost: FREE, lunch will be provided

Location: In Person @ Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Address: 250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join us for the first annual West Michigan’s M365 Community Day, hosted in downtown Grand Rapids, a city increasingly recognized as a tech hub

 

This event brings together super users, IT managers, and organizational leaders to explore co-authoring, collaboration, and ways to create efficiencies with Microsoft 365. Discover the latest tools and features, including Microsoft Loop, and learn to integrate tools for real-time collaboration and productivity.

 

Based on content submissions so far, we anticipate the day to include two tracks. The IT Security track will cover topics such as ransomware first principles and defending the digital gate with passkeys and conditional access. The Productivity track will feature Microsoft Copilot, showcasing how to enhance your workflow.

 

This event is free, and lunch will be provided. Come fill your stomach with food and your brain with useful knowledge. Network with peers and revolutionize your approach to modern work. This event promises to be an invaluable opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

“AI Powered HR Solutions in M365”

A Microsoft Copilot Workshop


Date:
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm

Cost: FREE Workshop with lunch included
*(limit 2 per organization)

Location: In Person @ The Employer’s Association Grand Rapids

Address: 5570 Executive Parkway, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on Copilot and Everyday AI, where you’ll learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and streamline task management in Microsoft365. This session will cover:

 

      • Introduction to Copilot: Understand the basics of Microsoft Copilot, its integration with Microsoft 365, and how it can assist in everyday tasks.
      • AI in the Workplace: Explore the current state of AI adoption in the workplace, including statistics and real-world examples of how organizations are benefiting from AI tools.
      • Hands-on Demos: Participate in live demonstrations of Copilot features within various Microsoft apps, including Teams, Outlook, and more, tailored to HR Specific Scenarios. 
      • Interactive Q&A: Engage with experts from Insite Business Solutions, Ben Rupp and Dean Sternik, to get your questions answered and see how AI can be tailored to your specific needs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI can transform your daily work routines and improve efficiency. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and practical skills.

Past Training Workshops & Webinars

Tame the Wild Beast of Note Taking with OneNote, Teams, Whiteboard, and Loop

Note-taking shouldn’t stop at recording information. It should reshape that information into actionable insights that help you make more strategic business decisions.

 

Transform the way you brainstorm, document notes, and make decisions together using OneNote, Teams, Whiteboard, and Loop as we guide you through the essentials of effective note-taking that fostera collaborative environment.

 

Business Communication Strategies with Microsoft  365 Tools

This workshop highlights good business communication strategies to use in your organization while learning how to use simple Microsoft 365 tools to help facilitate these communication strategies.

 

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this workshop will provide valuable insights and tips to help you streamline your workflow and enhance collaboration within your organization.

Security Awareness Basics

Every day, cyber incidents show us that no organization is immune to cyberthreats and that security awareness training is essential to prevent and mitigate user risk. By learning how to recognize and respond to cyberattacks, employees can become a business’s best line of defense.

This training will give practical insights into how and why businesses of all sizes are being exploited and discuss preventative measures and tools every business should be leveraging to minimize the risk of suffer reputational or financial damages from a cyber incident.

 

Microsoft Copilot: Your (more secure) Everyday AI Assistant

We’re not trying to be overly dramatic, but this is really worth your time and attention, because in our opinion, Microsoft Copilot may be the single-most impactful technology ever released.

 

Learn all about Microsoft Copilot; the what, why, and how of navigation, free vs paid, importance of good prompts, return on investment, and much more.

 

SharePoint vs Teams Vs OneDrive – The Collaboration Giants

Reduce employee frustration, friction, and wasted time caused by legacy or non-integrated communications.

During this training you will learn how Teams and SharePoint streamline engagement and time saving collaboration and improve employee communication. Along with understanding the difference between SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.

 

Teams 100 – The Art of the Possible

During this training you and your teams will learn how Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool that brings together chat, meetings, calls, and document collaboration into a single, integrated app, facilitating seamless teamwork and communication across organizations.

 

This training is a must to get everyone in your organization on the same page utilizing this powerful tool for collaboration and communication.

 

 

Become a Productivity
Ninja – M365 Task Management

Explore how M365 tools such as Microsoft Teams, Planner, ToDo, Outlook, and Loop work together to provide an integrated solution to streamline personal and team task management.
 

This workshop is designed to help you learn how to use Microsoft’s management task tools to streamline your work and increase productivity. The workshop will cover the basics of each tool, as well as a few advanced features that can help you work more efficiently.

 

The Meeting Dream Team – OneNote, Outlook, Teams, and Whiteboard

This training will show meeting organizers and participants cost saving techniques by leveraging these meeting and note tools to reduce unengaged, inefficient meetings, and wasted meeting hours.


Learn:

  • A basic overview of how each app functions
  • Reduce wasted meeting time
  • When to use each app
  • Some tips & tricks within the apps

 

The Inbox Showdown – Outlook vs Teams

The goal of this training is to show how Teams can help minimize the use of email with much more effective and contextualized messaging/posts and collaboration while also showing when it’s best to use Outlook and how Outlook and Teams work together.


Learn:
  • How to streamline your email inbox
  • How to avoid so many “Reply to All” emails
  • How to avoid having multiple versions of attached files
  • How to best collaborate with files
  • And more

 

 

Copilot Tames the Wild Beast of Note-Taking – Copilot, OneNote, Teams, Whiteboard, and Loop

Note-taking shouldn’t stop at recording information. It should reshape that information into actionable insights that help you make more strategic business decisions.

This training combines Microsoft note taking apps with the power of Microsoft Copilot, your AI companion, to elevate your productivity and collaboration skills. You will be guided through the essentials of effective note-taking
that fostera collaborative environment while using Copilot to make it easier and to save time.

 

No Code Business Process
Automation

Imagine if you could simplify and automate daily business processes effortlessly, right within M365 where your team already collaborates.

 

Learn to create no-code business processes, including a basic Invoicing/Purchase Order process and an Approval Process. You can transform the way your organization handles everyday tasks!