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Suggest an Excel Topic for a One-Hour Micro-Course...and possibly win a free class!

Western Training Solutions - Micro-Course Suggestion Post

FREE!! Yes, we said FREE!

Western Training Solutions (WesternTS, WTS) is introducing Micro-Courses on our public calendar as of November 4th, 2024. What does this mean for you, you ask? It means that you will have the opportunity to take subject-based classes that last 60 minutes and you'll learn that skill in 60 minutes! How cool is that?


Where to Start with Micro-Courses?

Western Training Solutions (WesternTS, WTS) thought long and hard on this one. There are sooo many topics we could have started with...but in the interest of serving our clients; we decided to take Excel Level 1 and break it out into 6 separate lessons. Take all 6 and you meet the criteria for Excel Level 1.* We even have a self-assessment tool, so we can find our what you already know! We will credit you, if applicable, with the sessions the assessment identifies that you already know! We're not going to charge you money or cost you time learning what you already know!


We understand that there are thousands of topics we can turn into Micro-Courses. That's where you come in!!

Make a suggestion! Seriously! Email sales@westernts.ca with your idea's. Here's the kicker! Nothing is off limits. The only criteria we have at this time, is that the course be related to Excel. Western Training Solutions (WesternTS, WTS) will be opening these sessions to Word, Outlook, PowerPoint in the future. However, in the interest in "starting somewhere" we've chosen Excel as our jumping off place.

The Rules (Because there always has to be rules) 

Deadline: December 31, 2024

Topic Suggestions: Anything related to Excel

Follow-Up: You will receive an acknowledgement email when you email sales@westernts.ca to say we've received your suggestion

Winners: Winners will be notified in January 2025 if we have used their suggestion and if they won a seat in an upcoming Micro-Session* *


**Clarification: The free session you will win, will NOT be the course you suggested as that course will need to be developed to determine it suits the 1-hour format. You will potentially win a seat in a pre-existing Excel Micro-Course. You will be notified of date, time, and subject. It's the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill and test the proof of concept for yourself or your organization.

Save your time! Learn One Skill in One-Hour! Reach out to sales@westernts.ca to suggest your topic and be entered in the contest to win a seat in our New Micro-Courses!!

If emailing isn’t your thing – give sales a call at 204-837-4776 to reserve your seat!! 

Gold Balloons and 2026 Wishing everyone Happy New Year

Happy 2026

By Christina Bower-Arsenault • January 6, 2026
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By Christina Bower-Arsenault • December 22, 2025
Greetings of the Season Warm wishes filled with cheer, For moments wrapped in laughter And memories held dear. May your days be bright with kindness, Your nights be calm and clear, And may the spirit of the season Bring joy throughout the year. Here’s to peaceful little pauses, And to hearts that feel at ease— May the simple gifts around you Be the ones that truly please. Wishing you warmth and wonder, In all the days to come— May the season’s gentle magic Touch each and every one. Warm Wishes, Western Training Solutions

Happy Halloween From Western Training Solutions

By Christina Bower-Arsenault • October 31, 2025
H appy H alloween from WesternTS Friendly Reminders for Parents of Younger Children: Don't let your children get too far ahead of you while out trick-or-treating Using glow sticks to brighten up their costumes is useful Putting glow sticks in their plastic treat pumpkins help keep them easy to locate Remind the children that no candy or drinks get eaten before they are inspected at home Using personal trackers on your kids is perfectly acceptable in high traffic areas where you could lose them in the crowd! Enjoy the evening everyone. Stay safe! and if you're like we are at Western Training Solutions....we will be enjoying the Blue Jays playing their game tonight as well as enjoying handing out treats to the kids both young and older!! Afterall, is anyone too old to get a candy on Halloween? We don't think so. ~Happy Fight Night to one and all!~
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