Microsoft Office and Office 365 have so much available that users can't learn it all at once. Ongoing training is key.
Some team members prefer to attend training at a set date and time, so we offer live webinars for those learners. KnowledgeWave training packages include:
- 8-10 LIVE events each month
- Current, relevant, rotating topics
- Perfect for frequently changing software like Office 365
Available Webinars - Choose One
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Flash Talk Live - Communicating with Confidence: The Art of Persuasion
5/20/25 at 3 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Strong communication skills are essential for career advancement. This session focuses on building confidence, mastering body language, and crafting persuasive messages that inspire action. Become the speaker everyone listens to and remembers.
4 Virtues of Stoicism in the Workplace
5/21/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Stoicism is making a "come back" so to say. These virtues are tightly coupled with Emotional Intelligence. We will show you how to apply these stoic practices in the workplace.
Outlook on the Web
5/22/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. This webinar will explore the fundamentals of Outlook on the Web, designed for new users looking to navigate their inbox with confidence. We’ll cover essential features like email management, calendar scheduling, and key productivity tools to help you stay organized. This session will include live demonstrations, plus the opportunity to ask questions in real time.
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Future-Proof Your Skills: Adapting to AI in the Workplace
5/29/25 at 10 AM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. AI is reshaping the workplace—are you ready? This webinar will help you understand the evolving role of AI and how you can stay ahead. We’ll highlight key skills that will remain essential and how to combine your expertise with AI to create new opportunities for growth and advancement.
PowerPoint: Make your Presentations Pop
5/29/25 at 3 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Once you’ve created your presentation, it’s time to make it come alive. In this session, we’ll show you how to add dynamic transitions between slides and apply engaging animations to text and graphics. PowerPoint offers simple yet powerful tools for animations and transitions, and we’ll guide you through both the basics and advanced techniques. Learn how to customize animations, control their timing, and create a polished, professional flow for your presentation.
Excel Charts: The Bar Chart
5/30/25 at 1 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Beginner. In this month’s Excel Chart Series webinar, we explore the fundamentals of Bar Charts for data visualization. Bar charts are a versatile and effective tool for comparing values across different categories, making them ideal for identifying trends and patterns at a glance. In this session, we will walk you through the key use cases for bar charts, demonstrate practical examples, and share expert tips to help you create clear and impactful visualizations.
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Simple Diagrams and Flow Charts in Word
6/3/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. While there are many tools designed specifically for flow chart creation, the average user isn’t licensed for tools like Visio. In this webinar, we’ll share tips to create a basic flow chart in Microsoft Word.
Flash Talk Live - Micro-Moments of Leadership: Leading Without the Title
6/3/25 at 3 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Anyone can lead with influence by mastering key behaviors. Explore how everyday actions — like active listening, encouragement, and initiative — can demonstrate leadership regardless of your role.
Tips & Etiquette for Smoother Online Meetings
6/4/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Learn the do’s and don’ts of online meeting etiquette that can make or break collaboration. We’ll cover practical tips like giving space for responses, avoiding over-talking, encouraging better feedback, and knowing when to take things offline. Whether .you’re leading or attending, these habits will help you run more respectful, productive, and professional virtual meetings.
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Brush Up on Excel
6/5/25 at 1 PM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. What better time to brush up on Excel than now!? An estimated 750 million people use Microsoft Excel worldwide and you’re one of them! In this extended 60-minute webinar, we’ll explore Excel skills and ideas that are sure to help you be productive, efficient, and look pro! Topics include a deeper dive into how formulas work, navigation techniques, formatting tips, linking formulas and files, and cool new features.
The New Look of Outlook
6/10/25 at 10 AM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. We will explain the benefits of the new Outlook for the desktop, such as more productivity, innovation, and flexibility. We will show you new ways to compose an email, schedule a meeting, and create a task. You will also learn about Sweeping and Pinning, which are new features only available in the new Outlook experience.
Discover the New Actions App for Copilot
6/11/25 at 1 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Join us for an exciting webinar where we unveil the innovative Actions App for Copilot! This powerful tool transforms your productivity experience by allowing you to create dynamic, customizable workflows with ease. We'll demonstrate how the Actions App makes it fun and engaging to set up your tasks.
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Bridging Generations: Navigating a Multigenerational Workplace
6/12/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. With five generations active in today’s workforce—Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—HR professionals face both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Let's explore key generational trends, communication styles, and workplace expectations. You’ll gain practical strategies to foster collaboration, build empathy, and align teams across generational lines.
Welcome to Microsoft 365
6/12/25 at 3 PM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Beginner. In this live training event, we will review the collaboration experience of Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 has new tools that provide the opportunity to work collaboratively on files and brings a connected, transparent experience for communication. While the objectives may sound intimidating, this is a session that will benefit anyone who wants to learn how Microsoft 365 tools work together. Think of this session as the starting point for learning how to work in a modern way using Microsoft 365. We'll follow the life cycle and journey of a business document through the Microsoft 365 collaboration experience.
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Flash Talk Live - 5-Minute Mindfulness for the Busy Professional
6/17/25 at 3 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Calm minds make better decisions and foster healthier teams. Using quick breathing techniques, focused attention, and mindfulness prompts to stay centered during workdays.
PowerPoint Features You May Be Missing Out On
6/18/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Discover some PowerPoint features you may be missing out on. We will show you how to use features such as Action Buttons, Rehearse with Coach, and Cameo – so you can appear right inside your presentation.
Cyber Security Brief: From Passwords to Passkeys
6/19/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. n the rapidly evolving landscape of digital security, traditional passwords are increasingly seen as vulnerable and cumbersome. This presentation delves into the transformative shift from passwords to passkeys, highlighting how this innovative technology is revolutionizing digital authentication. We will explore the fundamental principles behind passkey technology, its advantages over conventional passwords, and its role in enhancing security and user experience.
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Core Skills for Workplace Success in 2025 - Module 6 Critical Thinking
6/24/25 at 3 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Analytical skills and the ability to approach complex challenges with creative solutions are invaluable in decision-making and innovation.
Excel Charts: The Line Chart
6/27/25 at 1 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Beginner. This month, we’re focusing on Line Charts: Join us for a quick yet informative 15-minute webinar on the essentials of line charts for data visualization! Line charts are perfect for showing trends over time, helping you clearly display changes in data points. In this session, we’ll cover when to use line charts, how to select the right data, and tips for labeling and scaling to make your chart easy to understand.
Flash Talk Live - Intentional Planning: Rethink Your Day
7/1/25 at 3PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Shift from reactive to proactive with simple time management strategies. Discover how to plan with purpose, even if your calendar is packed.
How to Receive a Performance Review
7/2/25 at 1PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. We will show you how to prepare for, receive, and follow-up on your performance reviews.
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The AI Advantage: Personalizing Professional Development
7/8/25 at 10AM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. AI isn’t just about automation; it’s also a tool for personal growth. Learn how to use AI to create personalized learning paths, track your career progress, and find relevant development opportunities. This session will introduce AI-driven learning platforms that can help you reach your goals faster and smarter.
Maximizing Microsoft Forms: Unleashing Its Power and Potential
7/10/25 at 3PM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Discover how to unlock the full potential of this powerful tool! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this interactive session will take you beyond the basics. Explore the untapped possibilities of Microsoft Forms as we delve into advanced features like branching and learn how to seamlessly embed Forms into your PowerPoint presentations.
All About Lists in Microsoft Word: Bullets, Numbers, Multilevel
7/11/25 at 1PM EDT | 45 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Learn how to format and manage lists in your Word documents. We’ll cover the basics, as well as trickier multilevel and nested lists, plus some cool tricks like using a customized graphic for your bullets.
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Flash Talk Live - Cognitive Overload: Staying Clear in a World of Noise
7/15/25 at 3PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Overwhelm is real. This talk shares quick strategies to reduce digital distraction, prioritize effectively, and protect your mental clarity.
Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft Copilot Chat
7/16/25 at 3PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar where we explore the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Copilot Chat, the free version of Microsoft Copilot. This session is designed to help you understand how Copilot Chat can enhance your productivity and streamline your daily tasks.
Cyber Security Brief - Inbox Danger: How to Detect a Suspicious Email
7/17/25 at 1PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. In this 30-minute session we'll walk through real-world examples of scam emails—pointing out the subtle clues that often go unnoticed. Attendees will learn how attackers craft messages to trigger urgency, exploit trust, and bypass filters. We’ll also cover what to do if you suspect an email isn’t legit, and how to report it effectively. This session will help you slow down, spot the red flags, and protect both personal and company information.
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Windows 11: A Quick Guide for New Users
7/22/25 at 1PM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Beginner. In this learning session we will guide you through the essentials of Windows 11 and help you get started with your new operating system. Even experienced Windows users will learn some new features!
Core Skills for Workplace Success in 2025 - Module 7 Series Summary
7/23/25 at 3PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. This module is the series summary where we will review the 5 Core Skills for Workplace Success in 2025.
Welcome to OneDrive
7/24/25 at 1PM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Beginner. In this session, we will introduce you to Microsoft OneDrive, which is changing the way we access, save and work with our files. OneDrive lets us access our content from almost any location and across devices. After this session you will have a stronger knowledge of OneDrive and the best practices for collaboration that will ultimately help you work more efficiently!
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Excel Charts: The Area Chart
7/25/25 at 1PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. This month, we’re diving into Area Charts. Join us for a concise, informative 15-minute webinar on the fundamentals of area charts for data visualization! Area charts are similar to line charts, but with the added feature of filling the area below the line with color, making them ideal for illustrating cumulative totals over time. We’ll explore when and how to use area charts effectively, along with practical tips for selecting the right data, labeling, and scaling to create clear, impactful visualizations.
Top 7 Features for Outlook Calendar
7/30/25 at 1PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Discover 7 top features of Outlook Calendar. We will show you how to update recurring meetings without deleting them, delegate your calendar to someone else, and advanced options for your calendar.
