Target Audience
Anyone seeking hands-on training and practical tips for integrating Copilot Chat with Microsoft 365 apps, an essential resource for anyone looking to optimise their workflows and stay ahead with Microsoft’s latest AI tool. Copilot Chat is free with a Microsoft Business 365 subscription, i.e. an Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint annual subscription, but not a home or family subscription. The session does not include training on the paid Copilot licence for Copilot within Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Outline
This course provides hands-on training with Copilot Chat, demonstrating its core capabilities such as information retrieval, document drafting, and project management support. Participants will learn how to:
- Create drafts for documents like policies, procedures and guidelines
- Create outlines for PowerPoint presentations
- Create images in different styles and sizes for social media and PowerPoint presentations
- Create summaries and action items from the transcript of a Teams meeting
- Use ready made Microsoft Agents to help you work smarter with Copilot
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams. This session will be recorded and the recording will be circulated to participants on completion.
Target Audience
This session is designed for those who are new to writing grant applications, or those who would like feedback on applications they are currently completing.
Outline
How do we make successful grant applications? This workshop provides an opportunity to identify the challenges, the most common mistakes applicants make and also what errors causes application disqualifications. Participants should come away with a better understanding of appropriate language & wording to help better make the case for their grant application.
Methodology
This session will be in Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7.
Target Audience
Effective report writing is a cornerstone of good governance, accountability, and transparency for every Irish charity. Whether you are a dedicated staff member, a manager, a CEO, a voluntary charity trustee, or a valued volunteer, your ability to communicate clearly and accurately through reports is paramount.
This essential introduction provides clear insights into the critical importance of robust report writing within the unique context of Irish charities.
Outline
- Why Report Writing Matters: Understand how well-crafted reports underpin your charity’s operations, decision-making, and external communications.
- Meeting Regulatory Requirements: Learn how precise reporting is vital for compliance with key regulatory bodies, including:
- The Charity Regulator: For demonstrating good governance, financial transparency, and adherence to charitable objectives.
- HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority): Essential for charities providing health and social care services, ensuring quality and safety standards are documented.
- TUSLA (Child and Family Agency): Crucial for charities working with children and families, requiring meticulous record-keeping and incident reporting.
- MHC (Mental Health Commission): Important for mental health service providers, demanding clear and compliant documentation of care.
- HSA (Health and Safety Authority): Necessary for all charities to document health and safety practices, incidents, and risk assessments.
- Enhancing Accountability & Trust: Discover how clear, concise, and accurate reports build confidence among donors, beneficiaries, and the wider public.
- Internal Communication & Decision-Making: Explore how effective reports facilitate better internal communication, enable informed strategic decisions, and support continuous improvement.
- Best Practices for Clarity & Impact: Learn practical strategies for structuring reports, using plain language, and ensuring your message is understood and impactful.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Experienced Excel users looking to enhance their skills in areas detailed below.
Outline
This short course you cover:
- Creating nested if functions using IFS function.
- Exploring new functions: Filter, Vstack/Hstack, Unique/Sort.
- Working with dates and times in Excel.
- Working with Vlookup/Hlookup/Xlookup.
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.
Target Audience
Experienced MS Excel users turn data into visuals that are easier to understand.
Outline
In this short course you will:
- Review of basic charts.
- Good practices around chart creation: choosing a chart, formatting.
- Diving into lesser known charts: Treemap, funnel, Box and Whisker, Scatter chart.
- Use GetPivotData() function to expand your pivot chart possibilities
- Adding your chart to PowerPoint/animating it.
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.
Target Audience
For everyone dedicated to an Irish charity – whether you are a valued staff member, a manager, a CEO, or a voluntary charity trustee – a clear understanding of Protected Disclosures is fundamental. It underpins good governance, builds public trust, and ensures full compliance with vital whistleblower legislation.
Join us for this essential online introduction, providing clear insights into Protected Disclosures within the unique context of Irish charities.
Outline
- The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended): Grasp its direct relevance and applicability to your role and your charity’s operations.
- Key Definitions: Clearly identify what constitutes “relevant wrongdoing” and who is considered a “worker” under the Act.
- Disclosure Channels: Learn about the proper procedures for making and receiving disclosures, both internally and externally.
- Whistleblower Protections: Understand the crucial safeguards in place for individuals who speak up.
- Charity Obligations: Discover the fundamental responsibilities of charities in developing effective policies, establishing reporting channels, and supporting those who make disclosures.
- Best Practices: Explore strategies to cultivate a robust “speak up” culture that benefits your entire organisation.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Target Audience
Designed for staff who are responsible for online communication in their organisation. An organisation must be a registered charity to claim the Google Ad Grant.
Outline
- Introduction to the Google Ad Grant – what is it about?
- Key benefits of the Google Ad Grant
- Overview of a Google Ad Structure Campaigns – Google Campaign, Ad Group and Ad.
- Is your charity’s website ready?
- Strategy and keywords
- Conversion track and what to track
- Staying Compliant
- Q&A
Methodology
Online via Zoom.
Target Audience
Experienced Excel users looking to enhance their skills in areas detailed below.
Outline
This short course you cover:
- Creating nested if functions using IFS function.
- Exploring new functions: Filter, Vstack/Hstack, Unique/Sort.
- Working with dates and times in Excel.
- Working with Vlookup/Hlookup/Xlookup.
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.
Target Audience
Experienced Excel users turn data into visuals that are easier to understand.
Outline
In this short course you will:
- Review of basic charts.
- Good practices around chart creation: choosing a chart, formatting.
- Diving into lesser known charts: Treemap, funnel, Box and Whisker, Scatter chart.
- Use GetPivotData() function to expand your pivot chart possibilities
- Adding your chart to PowerPoint/animating it.
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.
Target Audience
If you are an experienced Excel user, you will know that you spend a good chunk of your time re-organising and re-formatting data. What if there was a way within Excel to automate this? Meet Power Query…
Outline
In this short course you will learn:
- What is Power Query and why should you care?
- Text clean up.
- File clean up.
- Combining folder contents automatically.
Methodology
- Delivered virtually via Zoom.
- GiraffePad will be the platform used to hold the Zoom link/training materials/recording.