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GREAT Series: Upgrade Your Skills in a Single Day

Combine Microsoft's Tools and Professional Skills Training with Our One-Of-A-Kind Professional Development Courses

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GREAT Series: Greater Skills for Greater Performance

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Every time you open Outlook, build a PowerPoint deck, or run a meeting in Teams, you’re doing more than managing tasks. You’re making decisions, driving communication, leading projects, and advancing your goals. 


You already use software and soft skills together...so why not learn them together? 


The GREAT Series is your fast-track to practical, career-building results. These one-day workshops combine hands-on technical training with professional development content designed to help you lead, manage, and increase your productivity.  


We have five GREAT Series for you to choose from:  


  • Become a Great Presenter with MS PowerPoint and Presentation Skills 
  • Become a Great Meeting Organizer & Facilitator with Microsoft 365 
  • Become a Great Team with MS Teams and Team Building 
  • Become a Great Producer with MS Teams and Hosting Meetings and Events 
  • Become Great with Time Management Skills and Microsoft Outlook Tools 


Attend online or bring a private session to your organization. This is your opportunity to refine your approach, gain confidence, and align your skills with your career goals. 


Unless otherwise noted, public training is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST

Designed For

Any user who wants to create clear, compelling presentations and deliver them with confidence.

Results

  • Learn how to create engaging slides quickly and with ease
  • Effectively use animations and visuals to enhance your presentation’s impact
  • Develop powerful techniques to feel confident and clear during your delivery
  • Master body language, voice tone, and facial expressions for a stronger presence
  • Use communication and influencing skills to engage and inspire action from your audience
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Please reach out to us for more information about private training and how to customize your session.

Designed For

Designed for professionals who lead meetings and want to improve outcomes using Microsoft 365 tools.

Results

  • Determine whether a meeting adds value and explores alternatives
  • Create clear agendas and structure meetings with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneNote
  • Run smooth, engaging meetings with Microsoft 365 tools, such as Whiteboard and Polls
  • Capture notes and assign follow-ups using Loop, To Do, and Planner
  • Drive accountability with meeting summaries, follow-ups, and task tracking
Length
6 hrs
Venue
N/A
Cost
$ 695.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 11, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
February 12, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

All users who want better leadership skills and to support a high-achieving, collaborative team.

Results

  • Identify team social styles, motivators, and strategies to engage your entire team
  • Build teamwork skills and improve collaboration with practical exercises
  • Enhance your team’s ability to achieve objectives with clear goals and teamwork
  • Use Teams to manage channels, share content, and improve communication
  • Leverage Teams' features for efficient collaboration and file sharing
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Please reach out to us for more information about private training and how to customize your session.

Designed For

All users who want to gain confidence producing virtual meetings and events using Teams.

Results

  • Learn the theory and roles involved in producing effective virtual meetings
  • Practice using Teams for logging in, sharing content, and managing roles
  • Set up and rehearse presentations to ensure smooth execution and engagement
  • Troubleshoot common audio and video issues to ensure a seamless event
  • Use Teams features like polls, breakout rooms, and virtual backgrounds
Length
3 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Please reach out to us for more information about private training and how to customize your session.

Designed For

Anyone seeking to use Outlook to improve their time management skills and increase productivity.

Results

  • Identify key priorities and develop strategies to accomplish them
  • Build time management behaviours that increase personal productivity and reduce stress
  • Delegate tasks efficiently, learn when and how to delegate, and set goals
  • Organize emails, tasks, and calendar events to streamline workflow
  • Optimize Outlook folders, search tools, and Quick Steps to save time and stay organized
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 695.00

Upcoming Public Classes

October 22, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
January 21, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
April 20, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Testimonials and Google Reviews

"Absolutely loved the course I’ve taken. Top-notch service. Thank you."

Olga Bielinska · 8/31/2025

★★★★★
"Great training!"

Anne Turmaine · 6/16/2025

★★★★★
"Great instructor; friendly and knowledgeable. Concise instructions and stayed on track. Highly recommend!"

C Fraser · 4/6/2025

★★★★★
"Excellent course and instructor. I highly recommend."

Michelle Raizenne · 3/30/2025

★★★★★
"Enthusiastic instructor, with a great sense of humor! l learned a lot."

Tim Khan · 7/18/2024

★★★★★
"Great course! The content was appropriate and the instructor was awesome!!"

Wendy C-B · 6/27/2024

★★★★★
"The trainer! What a delight. Someone who cares, knows their stuff and is fantastic at communicating. Christine Irons was absolutely amazing. I really feel I've learned a lot! I'm now itching to do more courses with her, specifically for Outlook. I clearly have so much more I could learn."

Words from a satisfied government training participant · Become Great with Time Management Skills and Microsoft Outlook Tools — Testimonial

★★★★★
"This was a great course, very interactive, with lots of time for questions and testing the knowledge as we're going, to ensure no important information was missed."

From a pleased government professional · Custom Become a Great Producer with MS Teams and Hosting Meetings and Events — Testimonial

★★★★★
"Great course. Christine is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic."

Kind words from a business professional · Become Great with Time Management Skills and Microsoft Outlook Tools — Testimonial

★★★★★

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Learn More in One Program

  • In one session, gain both technical training and professional education 
  • Save time by understanding how digital tools and professional skills (such as leadership and communication skills) work together 
  • Build proficiency in the systems and strategies you use every day 

Develop the Skills That Help You Stay Ahead

  • Go beyond the basics—strengthen your leadership and decision-making 
  • Master tools, techniques, and tips that support complex project management 
  • Explore time-saving, interactive functions that boost productivity 

Develop the Skills That Help You Stay Ahead

  • Go beyond the basics—strengthen your leadership and decision-making 
  • Master tools, techniques, and tips that support complex project management 
  • Explore time-saving, interactive functions that boost productivity 

Explore How to Stand Out

  • Bring new confidence to your role as a leader, facilitator, or strategic thinker 
  • Learn strategies that position you to help your team grow, collaborate and embrace innovation  
  • Discover advanced skills to help you continue learning and stand out with future employers  

And More...

GREAT Series Professional Development Courses That Give You The Edge

Sign up now for our Great Series courses to help you: 


  • Build a holistic skillset that combines technical and professional skills expertise
  • Better use the tools that you are already using to support how you and your team interact
  • Communicate with your team in a way that inspires action and collaboration
  • More confidently approach presentations and public speaking
  • Build more collaborative and engaged teams
  • Produce events that bring your team together (even when you're working remotely)
  • Learn time management strategies for your Outlook inbox
  • More confidently approach Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint's many tools


And so much more...


Why We Developed the GREAT Series

You need both software and professional skills to succeed. Many training providers offer them individually, but in reality, you're using them simultaneously. Why not learn the skills in the same manner that you'll use them? 

 

Building and delivering great presentations, as well as fostering team collaboration, is essential in business. With PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook featuring all sorts of new tools, layouts, and themes, communicating and presenting collaboratively and compellingly are skills to master to stay ahead. You want to learn to use the software and soft skills to your full potential. 


  • Tired of spending hours trying to figure out the best way to use the software? 
  • Have a hard time with the best way to communicate that gets others to take action? 
  • Wish you knew the best use of technical and professional skills techniques? 


Our Great Series training is the perfect solution! 

Learn GREAT Skills Online or in Person

In private classes or groups, you’ll learn from our experienced and friendly facilitators and instructors who know how to make you feel comfortable in your learning environment.  


Our public classes are regularly scheduled and are a cost-effective way for individuals to learn. Our experienced facilitators and instructors offer engaging, practical sessions that will help you bring the skills you need to life.  


A more cost-effective way for larger groups to learn is with private classes held within your organization. Here, you can register multiple students together, with the classes optimized to focus on the topics covered in the Great series.  


Where can I take a Great Series class? These classes are offered exclusively online with live instructors, so you can learn from anywhere.  

Why Take a GREAT Series Program with Us

We know that training needs to be practical, flexible, and worthwhile. That’s why the GREAT Series is designed as a one-day crash course that blends the tech tools you use every day with the professional skills that help you lead, communicate, and grow. 


At The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company, we believe that learning should be accessible, engaging, and tailored to real-world workplace needs. Whether you're joining a public session or organizing a private session for your team, our experienced instructors guide you every step of the way. 


Our support doesn’t stop when the course ends. Each course includes 30 days of FREE after-training support to help you apply what you’ve learned. Because the way we see it, your course is more than a one-time event. It’s part of your lifelong learning journey.  



What if you need more tailored guidance? You can schedule follow-up coaching sessions to add on to your learning experience and focus on your unique challenges. 

Choose Your Topics or Customize Your Course

We can also provide customized training tailored to your specific needs. You can mix and match from our various training topics to create a course specifically tailored to your needs.  


You can even learn using your real-life challenges and working files instead of our packaged exercises and scenarios if you prefer. 


 Please let us know what you want, and we’ll work with you to develop the course you’re looking for.  

Frequently Asked Questions About Our GREAT Series: Upgrade Your Skills in a Single Day