Hello, I'm Chris Menard,
the First Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Instructor.

I provide professional training on
Microsoft 

Live Microsoft 365 Copilot Webinar with Chris Menard on January 7, 2025

Join Us for a Live Event on January 7! We're excited to announce a special live event covering Microsoft Copilot! This event is tailored for current M365 Copilot users and companies considering using M365 Copilot. Discover how Copilot can transform your productivity in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.

2025 Upcoming Public Speaking Events with Chris Menard

Discover my exciting public speaking events for 2025! Join me for sessions on mastering Excel, Microsoft 365 productivity tips, and advanced Excel training at conferences in Athens, GA, Boise, ID, and the University of Georgia. Learn more about these empowering workshops designed for administrative professionals, support staff, and Executive MBA students.

June 18, 2025 - I'll be speaking at the Support Staff Conference in Boise, ID on Microsoft 365

Exciting News! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at the Support Staff Conference in Boise, ID, on June 18, 2025! I'll cover multiple apps in Microsoft 365, and this will be hands-on training. We will do a deep dive in Excel, cover tips in MS Teams, and look at advanced features in MS Word.

April 25, 2025 - Mastering Excel for Administrative Professionals

I'm excited to announce that I'll speak at the Administrative Professionals Day Conference at the University of Georgia on April 25, 2025. My session will focus on Data Cleaning and Analysis in Excel. We will cover PivotTables, Power Query, Advanced Filters, and Scenario Manager.

Live Microsoft 365 Copilot Webinar with Chris Menard on January 7, 2025

Join Us for a Live Event on January 7! We're excited to announce a special live event covering Microsoft Copilot! This event is tailored for current M365 Copilot users and companies considering using M365 Copilot. Discover how Copilot can transform your productivity in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.

4 Great NEW Microsoft Teams Features: November & December 2024

Microsoft has been extremely busy with new Teams features in November and December 2024. Here is a quick overview of What's New - Name Pronunciation, New Chat and Channels Experience, Improved People Search, and the Refreshed View for Teams and Channels.

How to Remove Duplicates Running Left to Right in Excel Using Power Query

Removing duplicates in Excel is a common task, but it can be challenging when the duplicates are running horizontally (left to right) instead of vertically. In this blog post, we'll explore an advanced Excel technique using Power Query to efficiently remove duplicates across rows. This method is particularly useful when dealing with complex data structures where traditional duplicate removal methods fall short.

Teams: Improved People Search - November 2024

Microsoft Teams has rolled out an enhanced people search feature, providing users with more efficient ways to find and filter content related to specific individuals. This update, released in November 2024, offers a streamlined approach to searching for messages, files, and conversations associated with team members. Let's explore how to make the most of this new functionality.

Follow a Meeting" Feature in Microsoft Outlook

The "Follow a Meeting" option allows users to indicate that they cannot attend a meeting but still want to receive information about it. This feature is particularly useful for staying in the loop on important discussions and decisions without physically being present in the meeting.

Microsoft Teams: How to Add Your Name Pronunciation (NEW Feature - December 2024)

Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature that allows users to record and share the pronunciation of their names. This helpful tool can prevent mispronunciations and improve communication among colleagues.