Chris Menard

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

I provide professional training on
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2025 Training Events and Conferences with Chris Menard

As a seasoned public speaker, I specialize in delivering engaging and informative presentations at various conferences. My expertise lies in Microsoft 365 applications, where I illuminate the intricacies of Microsoft 365 Excel, unravel the collaborative potential of Copilot in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and delve into the multifaceted features of Teams and other M365 apps. My sessions are designed to empower attendees with practical knowledge and actionable insights, enabling them to harness the full power of Microsoft 365 in their professional endeavors. Whether it’s through interactive workshops or keynote speeches, my goal is to inspire innovation and drive efficiency by sharing cutting-edge strategies and tips for optimizing the use of Microsoft 365’s suite of applications.

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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.

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"As a nurse moving into the education area, I needed to learn how to create PowerPoint presentations quickly and creatively and manage a variety of spreadsheets. I had the pleasure of attending several of Chris’ training classes.

He was very thorough and efficient, while keeping the class interesting with his energetic personality. He used scenarios that were relatable and we practiced in class for real-time learning. I walked away from his courses more proficient and ready to create education on my own.

I highly recommend Chris for your education and training needs."

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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.

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