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Introduction to Microsoft 365

This Microsoft 365 introduction course teaches the suite of applications that are core to the technology. Students will learn how Microsoft 365 fits into their productivity culture. The course details the online and desktop applications available including their function and examples of use cases for each. There is emphasis on the collaboration tools like Groups and Teams and explores how those tools are becoming the industry standard for collaboration in the Microsoft suite. The Microsoft 365 “Periodic Chart” is explored and students are immersed in how each application interacts with the other applications. The roadmap for choosing applications based on business requirements will guarantee the students fully understand all of the application offerings and exactly when to use each.

This is an introductory course and students should consider the "Microsoft 365 Power User Boot Camp” for full immersion and hands-on exploration of all of the apps. There is not a separate lab environment, but students are encouraged to log in to their Microsoft 365 accounts and follow along with demonstrations.

Available formats for this course

In-Person

Live Online

Private Team Training

Duration

1 day/8 hours of instruction

Public Classroom Pricing

Starting at: $695(USD)

$950(CAD)

GSA Price: $585

Group Rate: $595

Get the full details on this course. Download the .PDF Brochure below:

Part 1: Introduction to the Microsoft 365 Suite

What is Office 365?
Table of Office 365 Apps

Part 2: Overview/Introduction to Applications

Office
1. Outlook
2. Word
3. Excel
4. PowerPoint
5. OneNote
Collaboration
1. Delve
2. Teams
3. Groups
4. OneDrive for Business
5. SharePoint
6. Yammer
Business Process Automation
1. Power Automate
2. PowerApps
Business Intelligence: Power BI
Miscellaneous
1. Planner
2. To Do
3. Sway
4. Stream
5. Whiteboard
6. Forms
7. MyAnalytics
8. Bookings

Detailed Exploration of Core Applications (instructor demonstration)

Microsoft: Online vs Desktop Applications
Collaboration: Delve, Teams, Groups, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint, Yammer
Miscellaneous: Planner

Anyone who uses or plans on using Microsoft Office 365. This course demystifies Office 365 and helps users understand where they are in the deployment process. Students will leave with a road map to fully utilize the tools within the O365 Suite.

Understand what Microsoft 365 offers the enterprise
Determine which applications to use for different use case requirements
Differentiate the Online and Desktop applications and when to use each
Understand mobile applications and how they integrate with Microsoft 365
Delineate differences between Groups, Teams, Planner, Power Automate, PowerApps and what functionality each provides to empower business process automation and collaboration
Understand OneDrive for Business and Co-Authoring
Use SharePoint to build collaboration portals and websites
Articulate and develop a roadmap for SharePoint deployment
Understand Delve and how it helps users connect to content and colleagues in real time
Recognize available tools that protect data and guarantee business continuity