MICA ACADEMY
Practical IT Training for Employees and Teams
Digital tools are only truly effective when people know how to use them in their own work. At the Mica Academy, you’ll receive clear explanations, practice with familiar tasks, and have the opportunity to ask questions right away.
The training sessions are tailored to the programs and topics our clients encounter on a daily basis. Professionals and organizations that are not yet clients of Mica IT are also welcome.
- Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, ChatGPT, and Copilot
- For individual participants and groups
- Practical, interactive, and immediately applicable
Learn what you need for everyday practice
The Mica Academy is not a general-purpose training provider offering dozens of standalone courses. We focus on programs and skills that are relevant to our clients’ daily digital workflows: collaborating in Microsoft 365, working with Excel, the responsible use of AI, and handling digital information securely.
Knowing a program is not the same as being able to work comfortably with it. That’s why we don’t go through a long list of features and buttons. We start with familiar tasks, explain the options, demonstrate the steps, and give participants the opportunity to practice on their own.
That way, you'll not only learn how something works, but also when a particular approach makes sense.
Clear explanation
No unnecessary jargon, just clear explanations and plenty of opportunity to ask follow-up questions.
Practice on Your Own
The trainer demonstrates how something works. Afterward, the participants perform the steps themselves.
Familiar situations
The examples reflect tasks that people actually encounter during their workday.
Conscious Use
Where relevant, we pay attention to auditing, privacy, and the secure handling of information.
Which training program is right for you or your team?
Tell us what you want to learn, how many participants there are, and what your current skill level is. We’ll then work with you to find a suitable training course or group session.
Our trainings
The current course offerings include training on Microsoft 365 and collaboration, Excel, and AI. Choose a course based on your job responsibilities and current skill level.
Not sure which training program is right for you? Briefly describe what you're already using and what you'd like to improve. We'll help you make the right choice.
Microsoft 365 and Collaboration
Microsoft 365 Basic Training
For employees who use Microsoft 365 every day and want a better overview. You’ll discover how Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams complement each other and learn how to organize email, files, sharing, and collaboration more logically throughout your workday.
Level: basics
Microsoft Teams Basic Training
For employees who use Microsoft Teams to chat, hold meetings, and share files. You'll learn how to work with teams and channels, messages, notifications, online meetings, and shared documents.
We’ll also discuss practical guidelines to prevent Teams from becoming disorganized.
Level: basics
Excel
For anyone who wants to build a solid foundation in Excel. You'll learn how to enter and format data clearly, use simple formulas and functions, and set up worksheets so that information remains easy to understand and verify.
Level: basics
Advanced Excel
For participants who have mastered the basics and want to work more efficiently with formulas, tables, and larger data sets. You’ll learn how to structure analyses and recurring tasks in a more organized way and reduce the risk of manual errors.
Level: advanced
AI in the Workplace
ChatGPT Training
Learn to formulate clear instructions, refine answers, and critically evaluate results. You’ll practice tasks such as writing, summarizing, organizing, and developing ideas.
In doing so, we focus on sensitive information, source verification, and the importance of human judgment.
Level: hands-on training
Copilot and AI Training
Discover how Microsoft Copilot and other AI applications can support your daily work. You’ll learn how to select appropriate tasks, formulate useful prompts, verify results, and use AI responsibly within your organization’s guidelines.
Level: hands-on training
Is your topic not listed here?
Mica Academy’s course offerings are expanding to meet real-world needs. Are you looking for training for an entire team, a different Microsoft 365 topic, secure digital work practices, or a specific application?
Please share your learning objective, the number of participants, and their current level. We’ll then determine whether an existing training course is a good fit or if a separate group session would be more appropriate.
Learning what you need in real-world situations
- Clear explanations without unnecessary technical jargon
- Practice on your own with tasks you encounter at work
- Opportunities for questions and personalized guidance
Here's how a training session works
The exact program varies by topic and level. The approach remains consistent: clear explanations, a demonstration, hands-on practice, and applying what you’ve learned to your daily work.
1. Purpose and Level
It is clear in advance who the training is intended for, what topics will be covered, and what preparation, if any, is required.
2. Explanation and Demonstration
The trainer explains the topic and demonstrates the steps using familiar examples.
3. Practice on your own
Participants perform the tasks themselves and can ask questions right away if something isn't clear.
4. Applying It in the Workplace
We'll wrap up with practical methods and key points that participants can continue to use after the training.
Training sessions in our auditorium in Uithoorn
Regular training sessions are held in Mica IT’s own auditorium at J.N. Wagenaarweg 6 in Uithoorn. The space is equipped for lectures, demonstrations, interaction, and hands-on exercises.
Before each training session, you'll receive information about the program, the level, the times, and what you might need to bring.
Would you like to participate with several colleagues or discuss a different training format? Please mention this in your request. That way, we can determine in advance which format is the best fit in terms of content and practicality.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Mica Academy
Who are these training sessions intended for?
The training sessions are designed for employees and teams who want to use digital programs with greater confidence, clarity, and awareness.
Employees of Mica's clients are an important target group, but other professionals, partners, and organizations can also participate in the training.
Are there both beginner and advanced training courses?
Yes. The current lineup includes several basic training courses and an advanced Excel course. For each course, we specify the level for which it is intended.
Does your experience fall somewhere in between? If so, please briefly describe which areas you’re already working on and what you’d like to learn. We’ll then help you choose the training that’s best for you.
Can our entire team participate?
You can register multiple colleagues for a training session. For larger groups or specific learning needs, we’ll first assess whether a scheduled training session is a good fit or if a separate group session would be more appropriate.
We will coordinate the topic, level, number of participants, and practical arrangements in advance.
Where do the training sessions take place?
Regular training sessions are held in the Mica IT auditorium at J.N. Wagenaarweg 6 in Uithoorn.
For a specific team request, we can discuss which training format is the best fit in terms of content and practicality.
Can a training course complement the services we offer at Mica IT?
This is possible when the topic and situation are appropriate. Examples include employee onboarding, a change within Microsoft 365 or Teams, a Copilot pilot, or a security awareness program.
We'll discuss in advance what the training builds on and what preparation is needed.
Do I need to bring my own laptop?
That varies by training session. The practical information section will tell you whether you need a laptop, an account, or specific software.
When working with a company's own environment during a training session, we clearly agree in advance on what is necessary and appropriate.