Why update on Microsoft 365 in 2026
Microsoft 365 is in permanent evolution. Between new Excel array functions, Copilot’s arrival in almost all components, the appearance of Loop for synchronous collaboration and Teams Premium evolutions, the suite has changed a lot in 18 months. The Microsoft 365 What’s New training brings you up to speed in one intensive day.
The most striking Excel new features
On Excel side, major new features include dynamic array functions (FILTER, UNIQUE, XLOOKUP), integrated Power Query, AI for analysis (Excel Copilot) and new data types. The course details these inputs.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: the AI revolution in the Office suite
Copilot is probably the most important change of recent years. Integrated into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, it assists the user via generative AI: writing, summary, formatting, analysis. The course presents Copilot in each component.
Microsoft Teams Premium and collaborative new features
Teams has evolved a lot: Teams Premium with AI for meetings, advanced breakout rooms, automatic transcription, Loop integration. The course covers these key evolutions.
Microsoft Loop, a new synchronous collaboration tool
Loop is the most recent arrival in the suite. Loop components embeddable in Outlook, Teams and Word, Loop spaces for co-editing.
Who this course is for
The Microsoft 365 What’s New training is designed for all Microsoft 365 users who want to stay current on recent evolutions.
Practical Microsoft 365 training in Carouge and Le Flon
In Carouge and Le Flon, in ITTA premises, this Microsoft 365 course runs over one day led by an expert instructor.
FAQ Microsoft 365 training
What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Copilot is the AI assistant integrated in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. It assists the user via generative AI for writing, analysis and formatting.
Do I need a separate license for Copilot?
Yes, Microsoft 365 Copilot requires a dedicated license in addition to the Microsoft 365 subscription.
Do I need to know Microsoft 365 before this course?
Yes, regular use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is required.
Does the training cover Microsoft Loop?
Yes, Loop is presented with its typical use cases.
Can I attend this Microsoft 365 training in Geneva?
Yes, the course is held at the ITTA center in Carouge in Geneva, at Le Flon in Lausanne and in a virtual classroom.
Should I change all my habits after this training?
No, the course shows the new features that really deserve to be adopted.
How long to discover Microsoft 365 new features?
One intensive day is enough to go through key new features.
Who this microsoft 365 training is for
Regular Microsoft 365 users wanting to stay updated on suite recent evolutions and fully exploit new functionalities. In Geneva and Lausanne, the course welcomes participants from international organizations, banking, consulting and growing SMEs. No specific prerequisite is required other than a concrete willingness to progress on the subject.
Concretely, what will you be able to do at the end
You leave with an operational mastery of the fundamentals, reusable canvases on your concrete cases, a structured action plan for the weeks that follow. Many participants report a visible effect from the first week back, with sustainable anchoring over four to six weeks of regular practice. The course combines short theory inputs, practical exercises on your real situations and personalized trainer debrief.
Concrete use cases in business
A team discovering latest Excel functions (XLOOKUP, FILTER, LET) and accelerating data processing. A manager adopting Loop components to fluidify exchanges. An assistant integrating Copilot in Word and Outlook to gain on repetitive tasks. The course adapts exercises to your context with personalized trainer feedback, and each participant leaves with an action plan calibrated to their own situation.
Articulation with other ITTA courses
This training combines well with courses dedicated to specific Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) for deeper specific subjects. Many participants enroll in one of these courses in the following trimester, according to their current priority and professional context.
Why this training makes a difference in professional environment
Microsoft 365 evolves at sustained pace, with major features introduced every six months. The 2024-2026 evolutions (Copilot suite, Loop, Designer, AI Builder) significantly transform daily uses. This training offers structured panorama to stay updated with pragmatic posture on what is useful daily versus marketing.
Sustained anchoring after the course
Most participants signal a noticeable effect from the first or second week of return, with deeper anchoring over four to six weeks of regular practice. The course closes with a personalized practice plan calibrated on your professional rhythm, with milestones at one, three and six months for participants wanting to track their progression more formally.
ITTA pedagogy oriented towards practice in Geneva and Lausanne
At ITTA centers in Geneva and Lausanne, this course runs in a small group with an expert trainer and a format alternating concise theory, practical exercises and personalized debrief. Group confidentiality is explicit and held. Each participant arrives with a real case and leaves with an action plan calibrated to their context. The course integrates recent evolutions of the domain (digital tools, hybrid formats, 2025-2026 practices) without losing focus on fundamentals.
Does the course cover Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Yes, Copilot is treated in a dedicated sequence with uses, limits and cost/value ratio.
Is the course regularly updated?
Yes, content is reviewed each quarter to integrate latest suite evolutions.
Suitable for different license levels?
Yes, the course mentions differences between Business, E3, E5 and Copilot licenses.
Where do sessions take place?
ITTA has three centers in French speaking Switzerland: in Geneva (Carouge, Route des Jeunes 35), in Lausanne at the Flon (Rue des Cotes de Montbenon 16) and at Lausanne Mon-Repos (Avenue de Mon-repos 24). The training is also available in virtual classroom.