• Introduction to Power BI

    Microsoft Teams

    Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) solution for visualising and sharing data. Power BI enables you to quickly develop interactive reports and dashboards and share impactful visualisations with others. Course objectives: What is Power BI? Power BI Desktop Power BI service Importing Files Creating interactive visualisations Reports and Dashboards Row-Level Security Sharing reports and […]

  • Further Power BI

    Microsoft Teams

    Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) solution for visualising and sharing data. Power BI enables you to quickly develop interactive reports and dashboards and share impactful visualisations with others.   Access on iTrent

  • Excel: Creating Charts

    Microsoft Teams

    This specialised course looks at the improved charting feature in Excel 2007 and discusses some of the different types of charts that can be created, in particular, line, scatter, pie, bar and column charts. It also covers how to edit scientific or statistical charts to include features such as secondary axes and error bars and […]

  • Excel: Get and Transform

    Microsoft Teams

    “Power Query and Power Pivot aka Get and Transform are the best thing to happen to Excel in 20 years”. Bill Jelen, Excel MVP How long would it take you to combine data from 15 workbooks into a single data set? A few minutes, an hour? If you’re using Get & Transform (previously known as […]

  • Introduction to Power BI

    Microsoft Teams

    Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) solution for visualising and sharing data. Power BI enables you to quickly develop interactive reports and dashboards and share impactful visualisations with others. Course objectives: What is Power BI? Power BI Desktop Power BI service Importing Files Creating interactive visualisations Reports and Dashboards Row-Level Security Sharing reports and […]

  • Panopto – Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This practical, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you're developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture, enabling you to create […]

  • Excel: Introduction to PivotTables

    Microsoft Teams

    This is a half day course that includes a presentation and a variety of practical exercises. This is an advanced course aimed at staff who are experienced at using Microsoft Excel 2010 and are interested in finding out more about PivotTables and PivotCharts. PivotTables are a popular Excel tool for dynamically exploring and analysing large […]

  • Further Power BI

    Microsoft Teams

    Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) solution for visualising and sharing data. Power BI enables you to quickly develop interactive reports and dashboards and share impactful visualisations with others.   Access on iTrent

  • Excel 3: Data Analysis

    Microsoft Teams

    This advanced course looks at some of the data analysis tools and functions available in Excel 2010 and involves a range of practical exercises using different types of data. Participants will learn how to use a variety of what-if analysis tools that can be employed in data analysis and decision making, such as Data Tables, […]

  • Panopto – Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This practical, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you're developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture, enabling you to create […]

  • Creating infographics and visual content

    Microsoft Teams

    “People expect the world to be so much more visual than it’s ever been before.” David Marcus, Facebook’s Head of Messenger In this workshop we will practice using Piktochart, Canva and Sway, free tools which allow us to create professional, visually appealing social media posts, infographics, newsletters and more.   Access on iTrent

  • Introduction to Power Automate (Classroom based training)

    Microsoft Teams

    Power Automate is a service that helps you build workflows that automate time-consuming business tasks across applications and services. Power Automate can be used to synchronise files, get notifications, collect data, and more. Power Automate is one of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. Course objectives: Understand what Power Automates is and how it works […]

  • Panopto Automated Scheduling Tool: Awareness Session

    Microsoft Teams

    This awareness session is designed for teaching and support staff who will be using the Panopto Automated Scheduling Tool to manage automated lecture recordings. This short, practical session will provide guidance on: How the Tool works Accessing the Tool via Queen’s Online Applying and managing your scheduling preferences Key reminders and common pitfalls Where to […]

  • Vevox – Getting Started with Polls | Q&A | Surveys

    Microsoft Teams

    Enhancing Engagement with Vevox: An Introduction to Polls, Q&A, and Surveys Duration: 90 minutes (including Q&A) Target Audience: All staff Venue: MS Teams (A meeting link will be shared before the event) Session Overview: This introductory session explores Vevox, the University's audience engagement tool, designed to facilitate interactive polling, Q&A, and surveying in virtual, in-person, […]

  • Introduction to Power Automate (Microsoft 365)

    Microsoft Teams

    Power Automate is a service that helps you build workflows that automate time-consuming business tasks across applications and services. Power Automate can be used to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, and more. Power Automate is one of the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. Course objectives: Understand what Power Automates is and how it works […]

  • Panopto – Creating Engaging Pre-Recorded Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This practical, introductory session explores how to plan and create effective pre-recorded videos to enhance student learning. Whether you're developing flipped classroom content or short instructional videos, thoughtful planning and a few simple techniques can significantly improve student engagement and knowledge retention. The session also covers core functionality in Panopto Capture, enabling you to create […]

  • Further Power Automate

    Microsoft Teams

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  • AI Lightning Talks

    Microsoft Teams

    AI is transforming education, and the impact is already being felt across teaching, learning, research, and student support. This online session will showcase a series of short, engaging examples of how staff across the university are already putting AI into practice. From innovative approaches in learning and teaching, to enhancing the student experience and support, […]

  • Introduction to MS Copilot: Learn to Vibe Code

    Microsoft Teams

    Discover how to create interactive learning tools using Microsoft Copilot. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to "Vibe Code", describing the pedagogical purpose of a tool to let AI build it for you. You will create practical HTML assets like Virtual Pre-Labs, Live Debate Meters, and Planners that bridge the gap between professional staff […]

  • Panopto – Basic Editing of Lecture Videos

    Microsoft Teams

    This session introduces you to video editing using the University’s Panopto video content management system. What you’ll learn: Navigating the Panopto Editor interface. Trimming and adjusting video streams. Enhancing videos with quizzes, YouTube content, Panopto clips, and web links. Managing captions and audio descriptions. Updating video details such as titles and descriptions. Who it’s for: […]