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What content is available on the TSG Academy?

We have 4 types of learning content available:

  • Live Sessions (remote) - book in for live webinars run by TSG Experts, with new subjects each week: Live Session Schedule
  • Live Sessions (in-person) - book in for in person events around the UK, including training events and conferences: In Person Events
  • Session recordings - missed a course you were interested in? See the recording library here: Live Session Recordings
  • E-Learning - learn about a subject in these video/visual based courses. Short, snappy and straight to the point learning, found here: E-Learning Home Page

Where can I learn new Excel Skills?

Looking to sharpen your Excel skills? TSG Academy courses offer practical, hands-on training to help you get the most out of Microsoft Excel. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, our sessions cover everything from formulas and formatting to advanced features like pivot tables.

Join live sessions, explore e-learning modules, and access curated resources designed to boost your productivity and confidence with Excel. Discover how our training can support your day-to-day work and long-term development goals.

Courses:
https://academy.tsg.com/course/m365-excel (Excel Basics E-Learning)
https://academy.tsg.com/course/ohacks-excel  (Hacks session/Intermediate skills)
https://academy.tsg.com/course/officehacks-excel2 (Hacks session/Intermediate skills, part 2)
https://academy.tsg.com/course/excel-intro-pivot-tables (Introduction to Pivot Tables)

Where can I learn new OneDrive or Teams Skills?

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams and OneDrive with our expert-led training courses.
Designed for modern workplaces, these sessions guide you through best practices for cloud-based collaboration, secure file sharing, and efficient document management.Learn how to co-author in real time, manage version history, and access your files from anywhere—whether you're working solo in OneDrive or collaborating across departments in Teams.

The best place for this is our full course series on Teams and OneDrive, run by a TSG expert and trainer, found here:
https://academy.tsg.com/course/discover-teams-series (Start here - a series of four 30min courses)

What Cyber Security content should I review?

There is plenty of Cyber Security training on the TSG Academy, as your gateway to building essential digital resilience.

Whether you're new to the topic or looking to sharpen your awareness, this training is designed to equip you with practical knowledge and secure habits that protect both you and your organisation.

Through a blend of live sessions and on-demand content, you’ll explore key areas such as phishing, password hygiene, device security, multi-factor authentication, sharing security and security updates, what we call the “Secure Six”.

Course: https://academy.tsg.com/course/secure-six (10 min version of Secure Six)

Also check out our session on phishing: https://academy.tsg.com/course/cybersec-phishing (25 min in depth look at preventing phishing attacks).

How do my colleagues sign up for the TSG Academy?

Most team members at CDS are signed up already, but if your colleague is new, they can sign up anytime by visiting the TSG Academy site in their web browser (just type in "tsg.academy" in the address/URL bar).

If you have any queries about your account or sign up, feel free to reach us here: tsg.academy@tsg.com

Where can I see my current/past courses?

You can find your current or past courses in your TSG Academy profile, found in the top right of the screen menu. 
Select 'Me', then 'Profile'.
Scroll down in ytour profile to see your current or past courses.

Can't find what you were looking for? See the full course library here to search all courses:

Still need help? Email us here: tsg.academy@tsg.com