{"id":110,"date":"2026-04-23T10:23:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:52:02","slug":"external-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/learning\/external-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"External Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        External Resources\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support continuous learning the Centre of Excellence suggests the following external resources that contain books, online courses, videos, and learning paths for supported M365 tools<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/microsoft-learn\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/microsoft-learn\">Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Develop your skillset and thrive. Explore free, hands-on training, resources, and Microsoft Certifications from Microsoft Learn\u2014and level up at any stage in your career.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available to everyone, Microsoft Learn has learning paths and modules covering modern Microsoft products including Copilot, Power BI, Excel, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"learning-paths\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Paths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copilot: <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/tools\/copilot\/#microsoft-training\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/tools\/copilot\/#microsoft-training\">Transform ideas into action with Copilot Chat (Basic)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excel: <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/tools\/microsoft-365\/#microsoft-training\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/coe\/tools\/microsoft-365\/#microsoft-training\">Understand data concepts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/\">Microsoft Learn Q &amp; A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"oreilly-learning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.oreilly.com\/carleton-university\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/go.oreilly.com\/carleton-university\">O&#8217;Reilly Learning<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O\u2019Reilly\u2019s mission is to change the world by sharing the knowledge of innovators. For over 45 years, we\u2019ve inspired companies and individuals to do new things\u2014and do things better\u2014by providing them with the skills and understanding that are necessary for success.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.carleton.ca\/find\/databases\/oreilly\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/library.carleton.ca\/find\/databases\/oreilly\">MacOdrum Library<\/a>, O&#8217;Reilly has extensive technical books, training courses, and videos.<br>Sign in with your CUNET account to create a profile and access this fantastic resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"books\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.oreilly.com\/library\/view\/microsoft-365-copilot\/9781394258376\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/learning.oreilly.com\/library\/view\/microsoft-365-copilot\/9781394258376\/\">Microsoft 365 Copilot At Work<\/a> by By Sandar Van Laan, Jared Matfess, Thomas Flock, Ann Reid<br>Published January 2025 by Wiley<br>In <em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Microsoft 365 Copilot At Work: Using AI to Get the Most from Your Business Data and Favorite Apps<\/em>, a team of software and AI experts delivers a comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of Microsoft&#8217;s groundbreaking AI tool, Copilot. Written for people new to AI, as well as experienced users, this book provides a hands-on roadmap for integrating Copilot into your daily workflow. You&#8217;ll find the knowledge and strategies you need to maximize your team&#8217;s productivity and drive success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreilly.com\/online-learning\/support\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.oreilly.com\/online-learning\/support\/\">O&#8217;Reilly FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"linkedin-learning-for-library\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/go\/ottawa\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/go\/ottawa\">LinkedIn Learning for Library<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/collections.biblioottawalibrary.ca\/en\/resources\/linkedin-learning-library\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/collections.biblioottawalibrary.ca\/en\/resources\/linkedin-learning-library\">Ottawa Public Library<\/a>, LinkedIn Learning has training courses and videos.<br>This external resource is anyone who has an <a href=\"https:\/\/about.biblioottawalibrary.ca\/en\/get-library-card\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/about.biblioottawalibrary.ca\/en\/get-library-card\">Ottawa Public Library card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"training-courses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Courses are being evaluated<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a705966\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Learning for Library Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"youtube\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available to everyone, the following are suggested YouTube channels and videos that the Centre of Excellence has reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"videos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WclbTYaieHo\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WclbTYaieHo\">Microsoft Copilot for Organizations \u2013 Complete Tutorial<\/a> by Nick Brazzi<br>Published March 10, 2026 on the Kevin Stratvert channel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Learn Develop your skillset and thrive. 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