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SPARK Minis are 3-hour workshops geared toward professionals eager to collaborate more effectively and improve their technology use at work.
The spring workshop series offers technical training for Philadelphia residents and City employees. Participants will learn how to improve their use of office technology to enhance workforce skills and build confidence.
Need to brush up on your spreadsheet skills? Better collaborate with your team online? Improve your ability to survey clients? Then attend SPARK Minis to learn the best practices for workplace technology.
Don’t miss out—register today for SPARK Minis to boost your digital skills!
All workshops will be held in person at the Innovation Lab inside the Municipal Services Building at 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd. See our FAQs for more information.
Feeling like you need to boost your Excel skills? Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing data, using formulas, and creating data visualizations.
Date: Friday, April 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Not a Microsoft user? Participants will learn how to organize and visualize data and streamline workflows on Google Sheets.
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Swimming in Excel data? Learn how to turn large datasets into clear, actionable insights with a few clicks. This workshop shows participants how to build PivotTables, customize layouts, and uncover trends.
Date: Friday, May 1
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
What makes a good survey that can improve your program? Learn to design effective surveys, quizzes, and polls using Microsoft and Google tools. Explore best practices for question design, permission management, and data analysis.
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Feeling like you need to boost your Excel skills? Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing data, using formulas, and creating data visualizations.
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Discover Outlook tools to manage email and calendars efficiently. Learn how to organize communication, coordinate schedules, and use collaboration features for better team organization.
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn the difference between OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. Explore the basics of SharePoint, including sites, document libraries, permissions, and navigation.
Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams collaboration tools for seamless virtual meetings and helpful communications throughout the workday. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to boost productivity.
Date: Friday, June 12
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn the difference between OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. Explore the basics of SharePoint, including sites, document libraries, permissions, and navigation.
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This introductory workshop explores how nonprofits can use AI tools to streamline operations, enhance outreach, and make data-informed decisions. Participants will learn practical, accessible ways to use AI for content creation, workflow automation, and other tasks.
Date: Friday, June 26
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.