Online Microsoft Training in Botswana

Microsoft 365 comprises a suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, including Teams, OneDrive, Planner, and Copilot, designed to support modern workplace workflows.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level professionals looking to leverage Microsoft 365 capabilities to enhance productivity, governance, and cross-team collaboration.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Teams for effective team collaboration and meeting practices.
• Utilise OneDrive for secure file storage, sharing, and version control.
• Plan and track work using Planner, integrating tasks into team workflows.
• Leverage Copilot to accelerate document drafting, meeting summaries, and data insights.

Format of the Course

• Interactive demonstrations combined with guided, hands-on labs.
• Scenario-driven exercises reflecting real organisational workflows.
• Practical sessions on configuration, governance, and user adoption best practices.

Course Customization Options

• We can tailor examples, governance checklists, and hands-on labs to align with your organisation's policies and environment.

Microsoft 365 offers a robust toolkit for establishing enterprise-grade knowledge management systems. By integrating SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, and Power BI, organisations can effectively organise, unify, and visualise their information. This course delves into the design of dynamic intranet dashboards, the interlinking of diverse data sources, and the implementation of structured workflows to bolster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced professionals seeking to develop and manage intricate knowledge management frameworks using Microsoft 365 tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Design sophisticated knowledge management systems leveraging Microsoft 365 tools.
• Create interconnected SharePoint sites and Teams channels to facilitate seamless information flow.
• Automate content workflows using Power Automate.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for visualising and reporting on knowledge assets.
• Optimise governance, access controls, and version management across shared repositories.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical implementation activities.
• Hands-on configuration within a live Microsoft 365 environment.

Customisation Options

• To arrange customised training for this course, please contact us.

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution that allows organisations to securely manage users, devices, and applications. It offers comprehensive tools for configuration, compliance, and protection across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android environments.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage enterprise devices using Microsoft Intune and related Microsoft 365 technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint management.
• Configure device enrollment, compliance, and security policies.
• Deploy and protect enterprise applications using Intune.
• Integrate Intune with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint for unified management.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive suite of integrated productivity tools designed to facilitate collaboration, derive data-driven insights, and automate workflows through applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Copilot.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets intermediate-level professionals aiming to master Microsoft 365 tools and AI-powered features to enhance decision-making, communication, and overall organizational efficiency.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise advanced Excel techniques and automation tools to support business and leadership decisions.
• Design impactful PowerPoint presentations using storytelling and data visualization techniques.
• Create, format, and collaborate on professional documents in Word with the help of Copilot.
• Enhance productivity and time management using Outlook and AI-driven features across Microsoft 365.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Practical application using Microsoft 365 tools in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft To Do is a cloud-based task management application designed to assist individuals and teams in organising, prioritising, and managing tasks across multiple devices, with seamless integration into Microsoft 365.

This instructor-led live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to utilise Microsoft To Do not only for personal efficiency but also as a robust collaborative tool integrated with Microsoft 365 applications.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure Microsoft To Do across devices and integrate it with Microsoft 365.
• Create, organise, and prioritise tasks and lists for both personal and team use.
• Collaborate effectively by sharing lists, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Enhance workflows by using Microsoft To Do alongside Outlook, Teams, and Planner.
• Apply productivity best practices and advanced techniques for long-term adoption.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and guided labs.
• Practical team collaboration simulations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft To Do is a cloud-based task management application designed to help individuals and teams organize, prioritize, and manage tasks across devices with seamless integration into Microsoft 365.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to use Microsoft To Do to manage tasks effectively, boost productivity, and collaborate better with teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure Microsoft To Do for personal and team use.
• Create, organize, and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Integrate To Do with Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools.
• Apply productivity best practices using To Do features.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) serves as Microsoft’s enterprise-grade backup and recovery solution, designed to safeguard critical workloads including file servers, databases, and virtual machines.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is tailored for intermediate-level IT professionals looking to deploy, configure, and manage DPM to protect data and ensure business continuity.

Upon completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and configuring DPM servers and agents.
• Creating and managing protection groups.
• Executing backup and recovery operations.
• Integrating DPM with other disaster recovery solutions.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live lab environment.

Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please get in touch with us to arrange it.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate business users seeking to enhance their productivity and digital collaboration via Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, manage, and utilise teams and channels in Microsoft Teams effectively.
• Utilise tags, mentions, and app integrations within Teams to optimise communication workflows.
• Store, organise, and securely share files in OneDrive by adhering to best practices.
• Retrieve documents via version history and collaborate on files in real time.
• Employ Outlook for advanced email administration and shared calendar scheduling.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate users who wish to boost team productivity and streamline daily workflows using Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Planner, and Forms.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively organize and manage communications using Outlook.
• Store, share, and collaborate on files via OneDrive.
• Conduct meetings, chats, and team collaborations using Microsoft Teams.
• Plan and track tasks efficiently with Microsoft Planner.
• Create and analyse online surveys and quizzes using Microsoft Forms.

Microsoft Exchange Server serves as a robust messaging platform, offering comprehensive capabilities for email, calendar management, contacts, and task organisation.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, targets intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to acquire the skills necessary to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Server environments.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install and configure Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Implement disaster recovery protocols and anti-malware measures.
• Configure message transport and facilitate migration to Exchange Online.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain server availability.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Ample exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook application used for organising, sharing, and collaborating on information across teams and devices.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals with limited or emerging experience in OneNote who manage or coordinate digital information and wish to use Microsoft OneNote effectively to organise notes, coordinate team knowledge, and enhance collaborative workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Organise personal and team notes using notebooks, sections, and pages.
• Share and collaborate in real-time on OneNote content.
• Embed and link files, emails, and meeting notes into a unified workspace.
• Integrate OneNote with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and Planner.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Microsoft OneNote in sample collaboration scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on note-taking, content organisation, and teamwork.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or in-person) targets beginner-level leadership teams eager to effectively manage and coordinate tasks using Microsoft Planner and its related tools, leading to enhanced productivity and collaboration across the organisation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively create, manage, and track tasks and projects using Microsoft Planner, enhancing team coordination and project visibility.
• Organise and prioritise individual tasks, share task lists, and collaborate on tasks using Microsoft To Do.
• Utilise Microsoft Loop components for real-time collaboration, integrating them seamlessly into projects and meetings, and enhancing communication and information sharing among team members.
• Design and manage custom lists tailored to specific project needs, automate workflows, and integrate Lists with other Microsoft 365 tools for more efficient task tracking.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) targets beginner-level business professionals who wish to develop the skills necessary to use Teams, Word, and Excel effectively in a management context.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Microsoft 365
• Navigate and utilise Microsoft Teams for communication, collaboration, and project management.
• Develop proficiency in creating, formatting, and managing Word documents.
• Use Excel for data entry, manipulation, and analysis.
• Explore how to integrate Microsoft 365 applications for seamless workflows.

This course covers the methodologies and best practices aligned with business and technical needs for modelling, visualizing, and analysing data using Power BI. It demonstrates how to access and process data from diverse sources, including relational and non-relational data. The course explores the implementation of security standards and policies across the Power BI ecosystem, encompassing datasets and groups. Additionally, it addresses the management and deployment of reports and dashboards for effective sharing and content distribution.

Excel serves as a powerful spreadsheet application designed for data entry, analysis, reporting, and automation.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is tailored for users ranging from beginners to advanced professionals who wish to develop confidence and proficiency in Excel’s essential, intermediate, and advanced capabilities.

Upon completing this training, participants will be prepared to:

• Work confidently with spreadsheets, formulas, and formatting.
• Utilize intermediate tools such as tables, charts, and conditional logic.
• Apply advanced functions, data analysis features, and automation techniques.
• Create professional worksheets that support business decision-making.

Course Format

• Instructor-led demonstrations and guided explanations.
• Extensive workbook exercises and hands-on practice.
• Practical lab activities using real-world spreadsheet scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored coverage based on your department’s workflows, please contact us to arrange a customized version of this course.

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) is a monitoring solution crafted to guarantee the availability, performance, and reliability of IT services across data centres and applications.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and manage SCOM for enterprise monitoring and alerting.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure System Center Operations Manager.
• Set up monitoring rules, alerts, and reports.
• Integrate SCOM with other System Center components.
• Troubleshoot and optimise performance in monitored environments.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Excel is a popular spreadsheet application used for organizing, analysing, and automating data.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate Excel users who want to apply Excel for stock control, budgeting, reporting, and automation using real-world datasets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use formulas such as SUMIF, IF, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS for stock and purchasing scenarios.
• Handle and analyse large datasets of 5,000+ rows efficiently.
• Create and interpret pivot tables for monthly and cumulative tracking.
• Automate repetitive reporting tasks using macros.
• Track material purchases versus consumption with structured templates.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate IT professionals who wish to manage and secure their organisation's IT environment using Microsoft 365.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security services such as Microsoft Secure Score, Exchange Online Protection, Safe Attachments, and Safe Links.
• Implement compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview, data loss prevention, and sensitivity labels.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for data analysts ranging from beginner to advanced levels who wish to utilise Excel to execute a wide range of tasks, including data entry, formula creation, data analysis, and advanced automation.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate Excel’s interface and perform basic data entry, formatting, and calculations.
• Apply advanced formulas, functions, and conditional formatting for data analysis.
• Create and manage pivot tables and charts for data visualization.
• Utilise tools such as Power Query and Power Pivot for data analysis.
• Automate tasks using macros and VBA to streamline workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or in person) is designed for beginner to intermediate professionals who want to boost their productivity and efficiency by harnessing the advanced capabilities of Excel and Google Sheets for organizing, analysing, and collaborating on data.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Navigating and leveraging the core functionalities of Excel and Google Sheets.
• Conducting data analysis and generating actionable insights through advanced spreadsheet techniques.
• Collaborating in real time using Google Sheets to ensure seamless teamwork.
• Developing reusable templates for reporting, tracking, and project management.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to manage and secure an organization's IT environment using Microsoft 365.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 services such as Intune, MDM, and Autopilot.
• Configure and enforce security policies using Windows Defender and other Microsoft 365 security tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot devices and applications within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Understand and implement compliance and data protection measures in Microsoft 365.
• Apply best practices for Microsoft 365 administration and security.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for data analysts or anyone who wishes to learn how to use Excel to create data models for analytical purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn to analyse and resolve business problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Navigate Excel tools with ease.
• Set up, format, and present data effectively.
• Understand the logical structure and apply correct functions to Excel models.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be proficient in leveraging essential data analysis tools, such as scenarios and pivot tables. They will also master date calculations, text-processing functions, and the creation and customization of macros to streamline spreadsheet workflows.

Excel is a popular spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft. It is used for storing, organising, and analysing data in a tabular format. Here are some key features and functions of Excel: 1. Spreadsheets: It consists of sheets, where each sheet is an array of cells arranged in rows and columns. It allows the creation of multiple sheets within a single file, facilitating the organisation of various data sets. 2. Calculations and Formulas: It enables the performance of diverse mathematical, statistical, and logical calculations using formulas. It includes a wide range of built-in functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, IF, VLOOKUP, etc. 3. Data Formatting and Appearance: It provides tools for data formatting, including font changes, colours, styles, as well as the creation of charts, pivot tables, and diagrams. 4. Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping: It allows sorting data according to specified criteria. It enables filtering data to display only selected information. It offers the ability to group data based on specific needs. 5. Data Analysis: It features tools for conducting advanced analyses, such as scenario analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and the creation of macros. 6. Data Sharing: It enables sharing and collaborating on data in real time, allowing multiple users to work on the same data simultaneously. 7. Task Automation: It allows the creation of macros and automation of tasks using the VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming language. Excel is widely used in various fields, from business to science and education. Its versatile functions enable data analysis, report creation, budgeting, scheduling, data management, and many other applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts who wish to use VBA in Excel for automating tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Record and edit macros as required.
• Write procedures using data from the sheet.
• Create your own functions.
• Handle an event (opening worksheet cell update etc.) by means of the handler.
• Create a form.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at data analysts who wish to learn techniques for preparing data in Excel, then visualizing it in Power BI.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of data analysis, objectives of data analysis, and approaches for data analysis.
• Use DAX formulas in Power BI for complex calculations.
• Create and use visualizations and charts for particular analysis cases.
• Import with Power View to move from Excel based Power BI to independent Power BI.

Streamline workflows and develop robust desktop applications using VBA within Microsoft Excel and Access. This comprehensive training program covers programming fundamentals, object-oriented coding, SQL database design, user interface development, debugging techniques, error handling, and advanced Excel analysis routines through practical exercises. It empowers analysts, financial professionals, and developers to eliminate manual tasks and unlock advanced data management and reporting capabilities.

Microsoft Excel is a robust spreadsheet application designed for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, is tailored for beginner-level data analysts looking to leverage Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets.
• Format and organize data to enhance clarity and efficiency.
• Utilize formulas and functions to automate calculations.
• Visualize data through charts, tables, and conditional formatting.
• Collaborate and share workbooks securely within Microsoft 365.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practical sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.

This Excel training for financial analysis addresses the sophisticated spreadsheet techniques required by finance professionals. The curriculum spans lookup functions, search formulas, and Pivot Charts, alongside conditional formatting, external data workflows, and securities analysis. It provides practical insights into evaluating time value of money concepts, identifying market trends, constructing financial forecasting models, and utilising Excel's comprehensive analytical toolkit for complex financial computations and reporting.

This instructor-led training, available both onsite and remotely, will walk you through the most essential tools of MS Excel. By combining thoroughly prepared training materials with the instructor’s expertise, we will showcase the vast potential of Excel spreadsheets.
Unlike standard Excel courses, this training reveals unique Excel functionalities designed to accelerate and improve your workflow.

Analysing Financial Data in Excel empowers financial analysts and accountants with advanced techniques for automating complex calculations and reports. It covers core principles of financial functions, INDEX-MATCH lookups, database queries, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and external data integration. The course delves into Goal Seek, Solver, Analysis ToolPak, and VBA macros to streamline recurring workflows. It helps professionals transform raw figures into actionable financial insights and accurate forecasts for strategic planning.

This course expands on the core concepts introduced in the Microsoft® Office Excel® 2019: Part 1 module. It is designed to guide you towards creating sophisticated workbooks and worksheets that enhance your grasp of organizational intelligence. Central to the success of any high-performing organisation is the capacity to analyse vast volumes of data, extract meaningful insights, and present these findings effectively to decision-makers.

Learning Objectives

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be equipped to harness the power of data analysis and presentation to support informed and intelligent organisational decisions.

You will:

• Utilise functions.
• Manage lists.
• Analyse data.
• Visualise data through charts.
• Employ PivotTables and PivotCharts.

This course provides the foundational knowledge and skills in Excel, serving as a springboard for you to eventually become proficient in data manipulation. Excel empowers you to organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that assist decision-makers within your organization in guiding your efforts effectively. Furthermore, it enables you to accomplish these tasks with greater ease and in significantly less time compared to traditional pen-and-paper methods or general-purpose software.

Learning Objectives

Upon successfully completing this course, you will be capable of creating and developing Excel worksheets and workbooks to work with and analyze the critical data that drives the success of your organization.

• You will:
• Get started with Microsoft Office Excel 2019.
• Perform calculations.
• Modify a worksheet.
• Format a worksheet.
• Print workbooks.
• Manage workbooks.

This course expands on the foundational and intermediate concepts covered in the Microsoft® Office Excel® Basic and Microsoft® Office Excel® Intermediate modules, enabling you to maximise your Excel capabilities. By mastering collaboration with colleagues, automating intricate or repetitive processes, and applying conditional logic to develop and implement sophisticated formulas and functions, you will unlock the full potential of Excel. As you gain deeper insight into leveraging Excel to handle complex tasks, you will free up time to focus on extracting the insights you need from the extensive data your organisation produces.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped to perform advanced data analysis, collaborate effectively on workbooks with other users, and automate workbook functionality.

• You will:
• Manage multiple worksheets and workbooks.
• Share and secure workbooks.
• Automate workbook functionality.
• Utilise lookup functions and formula auditing tools.
• Forecast data.
• Create sparklines and map data.

About This Course

This three-day instructor-led course is designed for individuals aiming to transition into a database professional role or whose current job responsibilities are expanding to include database components. The course covers fundamental database concepts, including various database types, languages, and design principles.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course consists of individuals who are moving into a database role or whose roles have expanded to include database technologies.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Describe key database concepts in the context of SQL Server 2016
• Describe database languages used in SQL Server 2016
• Describe data modelling techniques
• Describe normalization and denormalization techniques
• Describe relationship types and effects in database design
• Describe the effects of database design on performance
• Describe commonly used database objects

About This Course

This is a three-day Instructor-Led Training (ILT) programme designed for the needs of information technology (IT) professionals who are involved in administering, configuring, troubleshooting, and operating Office 365 services. The course covers identities, dependencies, requirements, and supporting technologies. It concentrates on the skills required to administer and troubleshoot Office 365 tenants and key services, such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams. Additionally, it addresses the security and compliance features of Office 365.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for IT professionals and system administrators who wish to gain knowledge of administration and troubleshooting techniques in Office 365. Participants should have at least three years of experience in their respective fields, ideally in system administration, network administration, and messaging.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe Office 365 services.
• Administer Office 365 by using the Microsoft 365 admin center and Office 365 services admin centers.
• Administer and troubleshoot directory synchronization and directory objects.
• Administer and troubleshoot Exchange Online.
• Administer and troubleshoot Teams.
• Administer and troubleshoot SharePoint Online.
• Plan and deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
• Administer and troubleshoot compliance and security in Office 365.

About This Course

This five-day course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and administer a Microsoft SharePoint 2016 environment. You will learn how to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot your SharePoint environment. This course also provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations that help you optimize your SharePoint deployment.

This is the first in a sequence of two courses for IT professionals and is aligned with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification.

Audience Profile

The course is targeted at experienced IT professionals who are interested in learning how to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint 2016 installations either in a data centre or in the cloud.

Students typically have more than one year of hands-on experience* with planning and maintaining SharePoint and two years’ experience with other core technologies on which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services.

The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Is an IT professional who plans, implements, and maintains a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2016.
• Has a working knowledge of, and preferably hands-on experience, with SharePoint Online.
• Has broad familiarity with SharePoint workloads.
• Has experience with business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.
• Has experience with authentication and security technologies.
• Has experience with Windows PowerShell.

* The hands-on experience or job experience should be from a solutions-based role where the candidate has worked on multiple solutions in the SharePoint space that includes document management, content management, and search.

At Course Completion

• Describe the key features of SharePoint 2016.
• Design an information architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design a logical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design the physical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Install and configure SharePoint 2016.
• Create and configure web applications and site collections.
• Plan and configure service applications for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage users and permissions, and secure content in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure authentication in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure platform and farm-level security in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage information taxonomy in SharePoint web applications and site collections.
• Configure and manage user profiles and audiences.
• Configure and manage the search experience in SharePoint 2016.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a SharePoint 2016 deployment.

Participants will gain the ability to efficiently carry out a range of calculations in a clear manner, arrange and present their findings, utilise various tools to streamline and speed up spreadsheet creation, and safeguard their calculations and results against unauthorised access.

Participants will learn to master Excel in the most efficient manner, enabling them to create, consolidate, and manage data effectively. The tools introduced in this course streamline workflows, significantly reducing the time previously required for various activities. Additionally, learners will gain the ability to design applications capable of performing new tasks.

Enhance your VBA proficiency to an intermediate level by mastering custom interfaces, complex data types, conditional logic, looping constructs, and professional debugging techniques. This practical Excel VBA training programme focuses on robust error handling, performance optimization, VBA UserForms, and workflow automation through real-world exercises. It bridges the gap between basic macros and advanced automation solutions, catering to data analysts, reporting professionals, and business users aiming to leverage enterprise-grade spreadsheet capabilities.

Achieve mastery of Microsoft Excel through this professional training course, specifically designed to improve your spreadsheet efficiency and productivity. Gain essential skills such as editing worksheets, managing workbooks, constructing complex formulas with powerful functions, formatting cells, creating professional charts and graphs, working with PivotTables and data lists, and managing graphic objects. This course is ideal for business analysts, accountants, data handlers, and office professionals who wish to advance their Excel proficiency from an intermediate to an expert level. Enhance your data analysis capabilities, streamline reporting processes, and unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel for better decision-making and workplace productivity.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level analysts who wish to use Excel VBA to automate repetitive work, clean and transform data, and improve reporting processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: record and edit macros, write simple VBA procedures, work with Excel objects for reporting tasks, and debug basic automation solutions.

This five-day 'Advanced Excel for Sales Professionals' course is designed to empower sales teams with the necessary skills to efficiently manage, analyze, and automate their sales data. Participants will master advanced Excel functions, data analysis techniques, and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy, build dynamic dashboards, and forecast sales performance. Through practical, hands-on exercises, sales professionals will gain valuable insights into creating interactive sales reports, automating routine tasks, and utilizing advanced tools such as Power Query, Power Pivot, and Macros. This training is particularly suitable for those seeking to leverage Excel to drive data-driven sales strategies.

This course equips IT professionals with the skills to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure with on-premises environments, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, deploy web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor overall solutions.

Designed for Azure Administrators, this training covers the implementation, management, and monitoring of identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks within a cloud environment. Azure Administrators will learn to provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as required.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) is designed for beginner to intermediate business and data analysts seeking to use Excel for data analysis and reporting in their projects and tasks.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise Excel formulas and functions to conduct calculations and manipulate data.
• Employ Excel data analysis tools, such as PivotTables, What-If Analysis, and Forecasting, to summarise and visualise data.
• Use Excel charts and graphs to generate and tailor data visualisations.
• Apply Excel data validation and conditional formatting to maintain data quality and highlight key insights.
• Utilise Excel's data import and export capabilities to link with external data sources and share information with others.

About This Course

Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations applications include, among others, Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing. Dynamics 365 Finance empowers you to: Automate and modernise your global financial operations. Monitor performance in real time, predict future outcomes, and make data-driven decisions to drive business growth. Drive strategic financial decisions with artificial intelligence (AI), unify and automate your financial processes, reduce operational expenses, and decrease global financial complexity and risk. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management enables you to: Transform your manufacturing and supply chain operations. Use predictive insights and intelligence from AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) across planning, production, inventory, warehouse, and transportation management. Maximise operational efficiency, product quality, and profitability. Innovate with intelligent manufacturing operations, modernise warehouse management, optimise production performance, maximise the life of your assets, and automate and streamline your supply chain. Note: For more information, please refer to https://docs.microsoft.com/learn/paths/get-started-finance-operations/ In this module, we will focus on the core features and functionality for Dynamics 365 Dynamics 365 Finance apps that are most used by end users and consultants.

Audience Profile

A Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Functional Consultant is responsible for performing discovery, capturing requirements, engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders, translating requirements, and configuring the solution and applications. The Functional Consultant implements a solution using out of the box capabilities, codeless extensibility, application and service integrations.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• How to navigate and efficiently use search, filtering and queries
• How to use operational workspaces
• Work with Business Document Management
• Work with record templates
• Integrate Power BI with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps
• How to personalize workspaces
• Identify when to use Power Platform in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations app.
• How to apply security roles to users
• Run and analyze security reports
• Create and use workflow for approval
• Work with Organization Hierarchy and its purposes.
• How to use personalization feature
• Use Data Management workspace
• Create and use and entity templates
• Copy configuration data between legal entities
• Import and Export data and manage data by using Office Integration
• Use Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT)
• Create User acceptance Tests (UAT) and test plans
• Create and work with Business Process Modeler (BPM)
• Understand how to use Issue search

About This Programme

This course provides developer training for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developers, who implement and enhance applications to align with business needs. Candidates deliver complete solutions by leveraging standardised coding patterns, extensible features, and external integrations.

Target Audience

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developers

This 5-day instructor-led training (ILT) course is designed for IT professionals who evaluate, plan, deploy, and operate Microsoft Office 365 services, encompassing identities, dependencies, requirements, and supporting technologies. The course focuses on the skills needed to set up an Office 365 tenant, including federation with existing user identities, and the skills required to maintain an Office 365 tenant and its users.

This course is intended for IT professionals responsible for planning, configuring, and managing an Office 365 environment. Students attending this course are expected to have a broad understanding of several on-premises technologies, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Additionally, they should have a general understanding of Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Lync Server or Skype for Business Server, and Microsoft SharePoint Server.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Plan an Office 365 deployment, configure the Office 365 tenant, and plan a pilot deployment.
• Manage Office 365 users, groups, and licenses, and configure delegated administration.
• Plan and configure client connectivity to Office 365.
• Plan and configure directory synchronization between Microsoft Azure AD and on-premises AD DS.
• Plan and implement the Office 365 ProPlus deployment.
• Plan and manage Microsoft Exchange Online recipients and permissions.
• Plan and configure Exchange Online services.
• Plan and configure Microsoft Teams
• Plan and configure Microsoft SharePoint Online.
• Plan and configure an Office 365 collaboration solution.
• Plan and configure the integration between Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Information Protection.
• Monitor and review Office 365 services, and troubleshoot Office 365 issues.
• Plan and implement identity federation between on-premises AD DS and Azure AD.

This course is designed for persons aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Administrator role and have completed at least one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification paths.

About This Course

This course provides foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. You will begin by learning about cloud fundamentals, including an overview of cloud computing and specifically Microsoft cloud services. You will be introduced to Microsoft Azure, and you will examine the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 365. You will then perform an in-depth review of Microsoft 365, including a comparison of Microsoft on-premises services versus Microsoft 365 cloud services, a review of enterprise mobility in Microsoft 365, and an analysis of how Microsoft 365 services provide collaboration. The course then analyzes how security, compliance, privacy, and trust are handled in Microsoft 365, and it concludes with a review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licenses, billing, and support.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for Business Decision Makers and IT Professionals who aspire to deploy cloud services in their organization, or who are simply looking to acquire foundational knowledge on cloud fundamentals. This includes the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model specifically, with a general focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Differentiate between the various cloud service models.
• Identify the key differences between Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
• Plan for migration to Microsoft 365 services.
• Identify key differences between Microsoft on-premises services and Microsoft 365 cloud services.
• Identify how Microsoft 365 services support teamwork.
• Describe identities, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid identity.
• Describe cloud device management and protection, including the use of Intune.
• Describe data protection, including the use of Azure Information Protection.
• Describe compliance in general and the compliance features in Microsoft 365.
• Describe Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licenses, billing, and support

This five-day instructor-led course is primarily tailored for IT professionals who already possess some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for those who will be responsible for managing identity, networking, storage, and compute resources using Windows Server 2019, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and options available and applicable to this version. The course equips IT professionals with the fundamental administration skills required to deploy and support Windows Server 2019 in most organisations.