Helping Your Team Build the Most In-Demand Workplace Skills in 2026

We're excited to introduce a brand new lineup of professional development courses and workshops.

The workplace keeps changing. Our job is to make sure your skills keep up.

Let's talk about:

• How We Built New Courses to Build In-Demand Skills in 2026
• Microsoft Workshops, Programs, and Courses to Build Technical Skills
• Build a Future-Ready Workforce with AI Training
• The Human Skills AI Can't Replace (Such as Decision Making, Adaptability, and Critical Thinking)
• Integrating A.R.C.H. into Our Professional Skills Courses
• Build Your Team's Workplace Skills with Great Canadian Training

How We Built New Courses to Build In-Demand Skills in 2026

Every year, we take a close look at our training to make sure it reflects what people actually need in their day-to-day work. This year, we focused on making sessions easier to fit into busy schedules.

Many of our latest offerings focus on half-day courses. This makes it easier to build skills without committing to a full day away from work.

We’ve also introduced more role-specific workshops so you can find training that feels relevant and is easy to connect to what you do every day.

Let’s look at what’s new.

Microsoft Workshops, Programs, and Courses to Build Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 keeps adding tools, and it can be hard to know which ones are actually worth learning. Our new courses focus on the applications that help teams stay organized and work together more effectively.

Microsoft Loop - Smarter Team Collaboration

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

Microsoft Loop makes it easier to collaborate, organize ideas, and track tasks. Learn how to create shared workspaces and keep your projects moving, whether your team is in the office or spread across multiple locations.

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Microsoft Lists - Beyond the Spreadsheet

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

If you've ever been frustrated using a spreadsheet to manage information, Microsoft Lists may be the tool you've been missing. Discover how to build smart, shareable lists that help your team track information, automate processes, and stay organized.

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OneDrive Deep Dive

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

OneDrive is much more than cloud storage. Learn how to organize files, work more securely, recover previous versions, and manage permissions. You’ll also learn when to use OneDrive, Teams, or SharePoint so your information is always in the right place.

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Build a Future-Ready Workforce with AI Training

AI isn't going anywhere. Our new courses and workshops help you get a better understanding of what's available and how to start using AI in your job.

Introduction to AI and Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace

Workshop | 3 hours

This workshop is the perfect place to start learning about AI. Learn the basics of artificial intelligence and how to write better prompts. Next, discover how Copilot fits into Microsoft 365 and explore practical ways to use AI across Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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AI for Your Role

Workshops | 2 hours

How you use AI depends on your job. That’s why we’ve introduced a series of role-specific Copilot workshops designed to show you real-world ways to use AI. Each course includes examples, prompts, and workflows tailored to your role, helping you put AI to work right away.

Available Copilot workshops include:

• Copilot for GREAT Data Analysis
• Copilot for GREAT Finance & Accounting
• Copilot for GREAT Human Resources
• Copilot for GREAT Marketing
• Copilot for GREAT Operations
• Copilot for GREAT Project Management
• Copilot for GREAT Sales
• Practical Copilot for Manufacturing

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AI Governance and Responsible Use for Public Sector Professionals

Course | 6 hours (1 day)

Learn how to use AI confidently in public sector environments while managing risks such as privacy, bias, and misinformation. This course focuses on introducing AI responsibly, helping professionals balance innovation with accountability and compliance.

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The Fundamentals of AI Governance and Policy Development

Course | 6 hours (1 day)

Designed for leaders, HR, IT, and legal teams, this course provides a clear framework for developing effective AI policies. Learn how to support the responsible use of AI across your organization, with guidance for building AI policies that work in real-world situations.

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The Human Skills AI Can't Replace (Such as Decision Making, Adaptability, and Critical Thinking)

There's no app that can replace good judgment. These workshops focus on the human skills that technology can't do for you, from making better decisions and solving problems to improving workflows and leading successful projects.

Critical Thinking Skills for Great Workplace Decisions

Course | 6 hours (1 day)

Strong critical thinking leads to better decisions. Learn how to recognize assumptions and biases, and test information objectively. Explore how to ask better questions, identify root causes, and solve problems with greater confidence using practical frameworks and real-world workplace scenarios.

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Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills for Today's Workplace

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

Great decisions start with understanding the real problem. Learn proven techniques for identifying root causes, generating stronger solutions, evaluating options objectively, and creating action plans that lead to better business outcomes.

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Process Mapping for Better Workflows

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

Great processes don't happen by accident. Learn how to map workflows, identify bottlenecks, improve communication, and uncover opportunities to make work faster, smoother, and more efficient. You'll leave with practical tools for documenting and improving the way work gets done.

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Project Management Fundamentals

Course | 3 hours (1/2 day)

Whether you're leading your first project or supporting one behind the scenes, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of successful project management. Learn how to define goals, build realistic plans, manage risks, communicate effectively, and keep projects on track from start to finish.

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Integrating A.R.C.H. Into Our Professional Skills Courses

Last year, we introduced our A.R.C.H. Personality Types courses to help professionals better understand themselves and the people they work with. One thing became very clear: understanding personality types makes every workplace skill easier to learn and apply.

That's why we're taking the next step.

Over the coming year, you'll start to see A.R.C.H. principles woven throughout many of our professional skills courses. Whether you're leading a project, solving problems, or giving constructive feedback, you'll learn how different personality styles influence the way people work together.

Build Your Team's Workplace Skills with Great Canadian Training

Our course catalog may keep growing, but one thing hasn't changed: our commitment to delivering training people can actually use, backed by exceptional customer service.

We offer instructor-led public courses and customized private training, and can help you choose the right learning path for your team. If you're looking beyond a single course, we can also help you build a training plan that develops skills over time, with each course building on the last.

Ready to build your team's skills? Explore our full course catalog or fill out our contact form, and one of our training coordinators would be more than happy to help you get started.