Practical, instructor-led Microsoft training that builds confidence across AI, data, security and the digital tools your teams use every day.
We've teamed up with Code Nation, a Microsoft Learning Partner and part of Reed, to bring you practical Microsoft training. Microsoft Certified Trainers deliver each course, combining real-world expertise with hands-on practice, so your people can use what they learn straight away. Choose from our featured courses in Copilot, Power BI, Power Platform, cyber security and Excel, or ask us to design a bespoke programme around your team.
Who is this programme for?
Our Microsoft courses suit teams at every stage of their digital journey, from first steps with Copilot to building AI agents. They're a good fit for:
- Business users who want to work faster with Microsoft 365, Copilot and Excel
- Finance, operations and data professionals who turn data into decisions
- Leaders and managers steering AI adoption and change
- App makers and developers building apps, automations and AI agents
- IT and security professionals protecting people, data and systems
What will they learn?
Learners build practical skills in five areas:
- Work smarter with AI. Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft, analyse and present, and lead responsible AI adoption.
- Turn data into decisions. Connect, model and visualise data in Power BI and Excel.
- Automate and build. Create apps, flows and AI agents with Power Platform and Copilot Studio.
- Strengthen security. Understand identity and compliance, and respond to threats with Microsoft Defender.
- Master finance systems. Learn core financial processes in Dynamics 365 Finance.
Course list: featured courses
These are our featured Microsoft courses. Don't see what you need? We can design a bespoke programme around your team's goals, experience and timing. Talk to us to get started.
AI and Copilot
| Course | Level | Duration | Assessment |
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Drive AI transformation in your organization
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Beginner
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One day
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Introduction to AI in Azure
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Beginner
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One day
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Empower your workforce with Microsoft 365 Copilot Use Cases
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Beginner
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One day
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No separate exam or assessment
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Draft, analyze, and present with Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Intermediate
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One day
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No separate exam or assessment
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Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot in Copilot Studio
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Intermediate
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Four hours
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No separate exam or assessment
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Design and build integrated AI agent solutions in Copilot Studio
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Intermediate
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Three days
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Data and analytics
| Course | Level | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
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Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI
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Beginner
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One day
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No separate exam or assessment
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Design and manage analytics solutions using Power BI
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Intermediate
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Three days
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Power Platform and business applications
| Course | Level | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
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Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
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Beginner
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One day
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Create and manage canvas apps with Power Apps
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Intermediate
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One day
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Applied Skills assessment
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Create and manage automated processes by using Power Automate
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Intermediate
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One day
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Applied Skills assessment
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Introduction to finance in Dynamics 365
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Beginner
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One day
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No separate exam or assessment
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Security
| Course | Level | Duration | Assessment |
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Introduction to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity
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Beginner
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One day
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Microsoft Certification exam
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Enhance security operations by using Microsoft Security Copilot
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Beginner
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One day
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No separate exam or assessment
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Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR
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Intermediate
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One day
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Applied Skills assessment
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Key facts
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Level
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Beginner to intermediate, depending on the course
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Qualification
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Microsoft Certification or Microsoft Applied Skills credential on selected courses
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Duration
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From 4 hours to 3 days.
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Provider
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Code Nation in partnership with Grant Thornton
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Entry requirements
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Varies by course, from no prior experience to hands-on product experience. Talk to us and we'll help you find the right fit.
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Schedule
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On demand, arranged around your team. Training can run as a block or be staggered over time.
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Delivery
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Classroom (online or in person)
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Assessment
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Varies by course: Microsoft certification exam, Applied Skills lab assessment, or in-course knowledge checks.
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Fees and funding
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Enquire for pricing.
For courses with a certification exam, the exam fee is included in the course price. |
Key benefits
Skills they use straight away
Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios mean your teams can put what they learn into practice straight away.
Recognised Microsoft credentials
Selected courses prepare learners for a Microsoft Certification or Applied Skills credential. Exam fees are included where an exam applies.
Tailored to your teams
Choose from our featured courses or ask us to design a bespoke programme, on demand and matched to your people's experience.
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH CODE NATION
Practical Microsoft training, delivered by specialists
Code Nation is a Microsoft Learning Partner and part of Reed, which operates across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Its Microsoft Certified Trainers deliver instructor-led courses that combine real-world expertise with hands-on learning.
By combining Code Nation’s Microsoft training expertise with Grant Thornton’s practical and commercial insight, we deliver learning that’s hands-on, relevant to your business and tailored to your needs.
Why Code Nation?
- Business-focused training
Dedicated to helping organisations build the skills they need to perform, adapt and grow. - Certified trainers
official training and certification, led by Microsoft Certified Trainers. - Hands-on learning
practical labs and exercises that people can apply at work straight away - End-to-end support
From identifying skills gaps and defining training needs through to design, delivery and evaluation, with measurable outcomes.
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