Digital Workplace Learning Series
Stay current in today’s digital workplace with the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s free Digital Workplace Learning Series.
These training opportunities are designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your understanding of essential tools, and discover new ways to work efficiently and securely.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding, tackle advanced topics, or simply stay up to date, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are and help you reach your next milestone.
Accommodations
NCDIT is committed to providing an accessible experience for all participants of NCDIT events. For accommodations or interpreter requests, please send an email to ECSCommunication@nc.gov at least two weeks before the date of the webinar. Please note sessions that are part of Microsoft's AI-Enabled Government Workforce Series are third-party events.
Upcoming Opportunities
Public Sector Productivity Capstone
Apply everything you've learned as part of Microsoft's AI-Enabled Government Workforce Series to solve a realistic public-sector scenario using multiple Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences. Produce a complete, defensible work product that demonstrates effective prompting, grounded analysis, verification, and mission-focused decision-making.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1-2 p.m.
High Impact Productivity with M365 Copilot in Federal, State, & Local Government
Work today isn't limited by effort. It's limited by interruptions, information overload, repetitive tasks and the constant need to search for answers scattered across emails, meetings, files and conversations. Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot helps reduce that friction by accelerating the everyday workflows that consume a significant portion of the workday.
AI-Enabled Workforce Series
The Microsoft Digital Accelerator AI-Enabled Workforce program is a guided learning journey that helps you make AI part of your everyday work. Through live, Microsoft-led sessions, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, build the skills and confidence to use Microsoft 365 Copilot safely and effectively. Learn alongside peers, get actionable guidance from Microsoft experts, and turn successful AI practices into repeatable work habits that can improve productivity, collaboration, and outcomes across your organization.
Upcoming Cohorts
- Oct. 27 to Dec. 8
- Dec. 2 to Jan. 20, 2027
- Jan. 12, 2027 to Feb. 16
- Feb. 3 to March 10
- March 9 to April 13
- April 7 to May 12
- May 11 to June 15
Previous Webinars
How to See & Fix Permissions in M365
Check and update permissions in Microsoft 365 to make sure everyone has access only to what they need. Learn how to improve security, protect sensitive data, and create a more organized, trustworthy environment for collaboration.
Related: Slide Deck | Oct. 13 Video | Oct. 15 Video
How to Run a Secure Meeting in Teams
Protect sensitive information and keep your Teams meetings secure. Learn best practices for controlling access, meeting policies, lobby settings, and content protection to safeguard your people and your organization’s trust.
Related: Slide Deck | Oct. 6 Video | Oct. 8 Video
M365 Copilot as Your Assistant
Stop spending time gathering information and getting organized. Use Microsoft 365 Copilot to help with preparation, research, and first drafts so you can focus on decisions and collaboration. Learn how to get ready for meetings, capture action items, write emails and reports, summarize discussions, and manage priorities with Copilot.
Related: Slide Deck | Sept. 22 Video | Sept. 24 Video
Copilot Studio
Start building intelligent agents to streamline your everyday tasks – no coding required. Find out how agents can answer questions using your documents and data and get practical guidance on using Copilot Studio responsibly. Experiment with modern AI tools and discover how they can support your work in simple, effective ways.
Related: Slide Deck | Sept. 15 Video | Sept. 17 Video
Email Bankruptcy & Information Overload
Take charge of your inbox and reclaim your day. Learn how to triage messages, draft responses faster, summarize email chains, create daily digests, and manage competing priorities.
Related: Slide Deck | Sept. 8 Video | Sept. 10 Video
Power Platform Fundamentals
Learn about the Microsoft Power Platform, including its business value, products, Dataverse, and Connectors. Discover how you can use these tools in your daily work and gain confidence with Power Platform technologies.
Related: Slide Deck | Sept. 1 Video | Sept. 3 Video
Copilot Agent Briefing
Find out how Copilot Agents are and how they can help you accomplish tasks, manage information, and take action across Microsoft 365 and beyond. Designed for both technical and non-technical audiences, learn how Copilot Agents function like digital teammates, simplifying work through natural language interactions and advanced automation capabilities.
Related: Slide Deck | Aug. 25 Video | Aug. 27 Video
2026 Success Summit
Held Aug. 6, 2026, the Digital Workplace Success Summit showed state employees how they could reimagine their workday. The hands-on event demonstrated how AI, Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration tools could streamline everyday tasks and help employees focus on what matters most.
The Future of Modern Work & Collaboration (Keynote)
Presented by Vijay Ramanujam, Chief Information Officer, N.C. Department of Health & Human Services
Related: Video
OneDrive vs. SharePoint
Unsure where your files belong? Discover how to confidently choose the right platform for storing and sharing files, with practical tips for secure collaboration and data protection.
Related: Slide Deck | Video
Working Smarter with Outlook and To Do
Ready to take charge of your inbox? Explore strategies for managing emails and tasks, reducing overload, and staying organized with Microsoft 365 tools.
Related: Slide Deck | Video
Supercharge Hybrid Work with Teams
Learn how to run effective meetings from anywhere, using Teams features that support engagement and accessibility for all participants.
Related: Slide Deck | Video
Elevate Your Work with Copilot
Curious about how Copilot can make your daily work easier? Learn how to streamline daily tasks, from organizing emails to drafting documents, boosting productivity with easy-to-use AI tools.
Related: Slide Deck | Video
Protecting State Data with Sensitivity Labels & Secure Sharing
Learn how you can help keep North Carolina’s information safe with sensitivity labels – easy to use digital “wrappers” that protect files and emails.
Related: Slide Deck | Video
Building Intelligent Agents with Copilot Studio
Get introduced to building AI agents that simplify everyday tasks, with guidance on responsible and accessible use – no coding required.
Related: Slide Deck | Video