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
Skill Level: Beginner. In this month’s Excel Chart series webinar, we delve into the fundamentals of pie charts for data visualization. Pie charts are a powerful tool for showing the proportions of a whole, with each slice representing a category's contribution to the total. In this session, we will guide you through the use cases for pie charts, demonstrate practical examples, and offer tips to help you maximize your data presentations. Whether you're new to pie charts or looking to refine your skills, this webinar will provide valuable insights to enhance your understanding and usage of this popular chart type.
Simple Diagrams and Flow Charts in Word
4/29/25 at 10 AM 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 or Lucidchart. In this webinar, we’ll share tips to create a basic flow chart in Microsoft Word.
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AI 101: Boosting Productivity in Your Career
4/30/25 at 10 AM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. Discover how Artificial Intelligence can transform your work life by enhancing productivity and efficiency.
The Shift from Google Search to AI – Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft Copilot
5/1/25 at 1 PM EDT | 45 min
Skill Level: Beginner. The way we find and use information is changing. AI-powered tools are transforming how we work, making traditional search methods like Google less essential for daily tasks. In this webinar, we’ll explore the shift from search engines to AI-driven assistants, providing a quick primer on effective prompting techniques to get the best results.
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Flash Talk Live - Adaptability: Your Secret Weapon for Career Succes
5/6/25 at 3 PM EDT | 15 min
Skill Level: Intermediate. In today’s fast-paced workplace, adaptability is everything. This session will teach you how to embrace change, respond to uncertainty, and thrive in evolving environments. Build resilience and stay relevant no matter what comes your way.
Basic Email Etiquette for Business
5/7/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Best practices for composing effective email messages in the business setting.
Get Started with Microsoft Teams
5/8/25 at 10 AM EDT | 60 min
Skill Level: Beginner. Teams is more than Instant Messaging. Learn how to use Microsoft Teams, which provides a modern conversation experience for today's workers who need to share a digital workspace. It's a hub for your team to work together, communicate, share documents and files, and hold meetings.
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The Back Stage View in Microsoft Word
5/13/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. The backstage in Word provides lots of options from exporting and sharing to transforming a document to a webpage. Learn all the behind-the-scenes features to boost your knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Cyber Security Brief: Your Digital Footprint: How Hackers Use Your Online Presence Against You
5/15/25 at 1 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level. Beginner. Practical steps to reduce the risk of identity theft, impersonation scams, and targeted cyberattacks.
Core Skills for Workplace Success in 2025 - Module 5 Digital Literacy
5/15/25 at 3 PM EDT | 30 min
Skill Level: Beginner. The ability to confidently use emerging technologies and tools is essential for efficiency and innovation. Skills include navigating AI tools, managing digital workflows, and maintaining cybersecurity awareness.
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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.
