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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➡️Training and adoption is just one part of your Modern Work strategy. Click here to learn more.
Tech Week GR:
Work-Built AI –
Unlocking Microsoft Copilot’s
Hidden ROI in Your Business
InsITe Business Solutions
in partnership with
The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Business Growth Workshop
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: In Person @ Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Address: 250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
This workshop cuts through the AI hype.
80% of SMBs watch employees bring consumer AI tools into the workplace. But, you may already own a more powerful, secure solution. For Microsoft 365 users, Copilot isn’t just another AI chatbot—it’s a strategic business tool that integrates seamlessly with your existing investment.
Ben Rupp and Dean Sternik from InsITe will show you exactly how Copilot transforms business operations.
Learn how to use Copilot in existing M365 Apps. Save over 130 hours annually per team member by transforming information overload into clear action points and strengthening collaboration. All without compromising data privacy and security.
Even for businesses using other productivity platforms, this workshop provides valuable insights into how a Microsoft-powered AI approach could transform your operations.
Perfect for managers and directors looking to implement AI with a strategic, secure approach rather than letting employees improvise with unvetted tools.
You’ll leave with practical implementation steps that protect your data while giving teams the AI advantages they’ve been seeking elsewhere.
REGISTER TODAY and take control of your company’s AI future!
PS: Want to see what other sessions are happening during Tech Week GR, click HERE
Tech Week GR:
From Bottlenecks to
Breakthroughs –
Power BI + Business Central
in Action
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: In Person @ InsITe Business Solutions
Address: 8436 Homestead Dr Ste 100, Zeeland, MI 49464
Spot bottlenecks before they stall production!
Manufacturers face constant pressure to improve efficiency—but bottlenecks often go undetected until it’s too late. In this live session, we’ll show how to uncover and solve these issues using Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and custom AL extensions.
You’ll watch us:
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- Analyze production data in Power BI
- Identify a bottleneck in a work center
- Build a custom extension in Business Central to log downtime reasons
- Use AI tools in VS Code to accelerate development
- Expose the new data to Power BI for root cause analysis
Whether you’re a developer, business analyst, or operations leader, you’ll leave with practical insights and tools to drive smarter decisions in your manufacturing environment.
PS: Want to see what other sessions are happening during Tech Week GR, click HERE
Tech Week GR:
Outlook vs. Teams –
“The Inbox Showdown”
InsITe Business Solutions
in partnership with
The Employers’ Association
and Corporate Caterers
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: FREE – lunch will be provided
Location: In Person @ The Employers’ Association
Address: 5570 Executive Parkway SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Are you tired of drowning in emails?
Master your inbox chaos and elevate team communication with M365
Join us for this free 2-hour lunch and learn workshop designed to revolutionize your communication and collaboration! Discover how Microsoft Teams can drastically reduce your email overload with more effective and contextualized messaging and posts. Plus, learn the perfect balance between using Teams and Outlook to maximize your productivity.
In this workshop, you’ll master:
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- Streamlining your email inbox for ultimate efficiency
- Eliminating the chaos of “Reply to All” emails
- Avoiding the confusion of multiple versions of attached files
- Collaborating seamlessly with files
- And so much more!
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform the way you work. Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards a more organized and productive workflow!
PS: Want to see what other sessions are happening during Tech Week GR, click HERE
Cybersecurity
Concepts Simplified
Workshop
Empowering employees to recognize, resist, and respond to cyber threats . . .
because awareness is your strongest defense.
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Cost: FREE Webinar
Location: Webinar Only
In today’s digital landscape, organizations face growing cyber risks, making security awareness training an essential safeguard against threats.
This session equips employees with practical skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent cyberattacks, emphasizing the vital role individuals play in defending their workplace. Participants will gain insights into the tactics used to exploit businesses, learn about effective prevention strategies, and discover critical tools for minimizing the likelihood of reputational or financial harm.
Microsoft
AI Bootcamp
Webinar
Unlock the Power of AI and Transform Your Workflow in Just 6 Weeks!
Date: Begins Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 12:30pm (Optional Q&A: 12:30pm – 12:45pm)
Recurrence: 6 total sessions each Thursday until Nov. 20
Cost: $186
Location: 6 Interactive Online Sessions
NOTE: To following along, you will be required to already have a paid M365 Copilot license, please check with your IT Department if you are unsure.
Are you struggling to keep up with the rapid changes in workplace technology and wondering how AI can actually make your daily work easier? The Microsoft AI Bootcamp is designed to help you bridge the gap between potential and practical use — giving you the skills and confidence to leverage AI tools across Microsoft 365 for real results.
Over six weekly sessions, you’ll explore practical techniques for using AI across Microsoft 365—from smarter prompting and web data integration, to leveraging AI in Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms, and more. Each Thursday, we’ll guide you through real-world scenarios, interactive exercises, and app demonstrations that make AI accessible and actionable for every role. Plus, stay for an optional Q&A after each session to get personalized support and answers to your questions.
What You’ll Learn:
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- How to use AI-powered prompts and web data
- Integrating AI with Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Teams
- Enhancing meetings, chats, and collaboration with AI
- Streamlining communication in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Forms
Whether you’re new to AI or ready to take your skills to the next level, this bootcamp will equip you to work smarter, faster, and more creatively.
Link to the 6 Interactive Online Sessions: Will be sent upon approved registration
West Michigan M365
Users Group
Q4 Meetup
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: In Person @ Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Address:250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ready for something different?
This time, we’re kicking off with a live stream of the Microsoft Ignite keynote featuring Satya Nadella (Chairman & CEO of Microsoft) — catch the latest vision and inspiration straight from the source!
After the keynote, we’ll dive into all the latest new features and updates from Microsoft 365, swap ideas, and chat about what’s coming next.
Whether you’re a regular or brand new, this is the perfect chance to connect, learn, and get inspired with your team.
Reserve your spot now and be part of the action!
Note: Time change for this meetup (11:00am – 1:30pm).
No Code Business Process Automation
Workshop
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: In Person @ InsITe Business Solutions
Address: 8436 Homestead Dr Ste 100, Zeeland, MI 49464
Reclaim your time—automate the routine!
Are your daily business processes bogging down your team? It’s time to simplify, streamline, and automate—without writing a single line of code.
Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to harness the power of Microsoft 365 to build no-code workflows that eliminate repetitive tasks and boost team productivity. Whether you’re dealing with purchase orders, approvals, or routine communications, this session will equip you with the tools to automate confidently and effectively.
Participants will experience hands-on learning to develop their own approval processes, reinforcing new skills and offering clear steps for application to other organizational workflows
Learning Outcomes:
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- See how automation can solve everyday operational challenges—from simple requests to complex processes.
- Build your own approval workflow with guided support.
- Apply automation strategies to real-world challenges in your organization.
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Available Training Workshops & Webinars
Simplify Project Management with M365:
Learn how to leverage Loop, Teams, and Planner to collaborate efficiently
This interactive session is tailored for anyone involved in project management who wants to leverage Microsoft 365 tools—like Teams, Loop, and Planner—to simplify workflows and enhance team productivity.
You’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate these platforms to:
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- Foster real-time collaboration
- Track project milestones and deliverables
- Manage tasks efficiently across teams
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Expect practical strategies, actionable tips, and real-world examples to help you boost communication, streamline project execution, and drive successful outcomes within your organization.
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.
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.
Cybersecurity Concepts Simplified
Empowering employees to recognize, resist, and respond to cyber threats . . . because awareness is your strongest defense.
In today’s digital landscape, organizations face growing cyber risks, making security awareness training an essential safeguard against threats.
This session equips employees with practical skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent cyberattacks, emphasizing the vital role individuals play in defending their workplace. Participants will gain insights into the tactics used to exploit businesses, learn about effective prevention strategies, and discover critical tools for minimizing the likelihood of reputational or financial harm.
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.
SharePoint vs Teams Vs OneDrive – The Collaboration Giants
Minimize employee frustration, friction, and wasted time resulting from outdated (legacy) or non-integrated communication systems.
This training will provide insights into how Teams and SharePoint enhance engagement, enable efficient collaboration, and improve overall employee communication. Additionally, it will clarify the distinctions 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
Learn:
- A basic overview of how each app functions
- Reduce wasted meeting time
- When to use each app
- Some tips & tricks within the apps
Outlook vs Teams
“The Inbox Showdown”
Are you tired of drowning in emails?
Master your inbox chaos and elevate team communication with M365.
Join us for this free 2-hour lunch and learn workshop designed to revolutionize your communication and collaboration! Discover how Microsoft Teams can drastically reduce your email overload with more effective and contextualized messaging and posts. Plus, learn the perfect balance between using Teams and Outlook to maximize your productivity.
In this workshop, you’ll master:
+ Streamlining your email inbox for ultimate efficiency
+ Eliminating the chaos of “Reply to All” emails
+ Avoiding the confusion of multiple versions of attached
files
+ Collaborating seamlessly with files
+ And so much more!
Copilot Tames the Wild Beast of Note-Taking – Copilot, OneNote, Teams, Whiteboard, and Loop
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 fosters a collaborative environment while using Copilot to make it easier and to save time.
Intro to M365 – Apps Overview, OneDrive Sharing, Word Collaboration
Unlock the potential of Microsoft 365 with this “Intro to M365 – Apps Overview, OneDrive Sharing, Word Collaboration” training! This training will provide you with a comprehensive overview of essential M365 apps, teach you how to share files using OneDrive, and enhance your collaborative skills using many of the Microsoft apps at your fingertips.
No Code Business Process
Automation
Imagine if you could simplify and automate daily business processes effortlessly, right within M365 where your team already collaborates.