Microsoft 365 Productivity Tools: Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook Training Course
Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of tools designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and communication across teams.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business users who wish to improve their productivity and digital collaboration using Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Effectively create, manage, and use teams and channels in Microsoft Teams.
- Leverage tags, mentions, and app integrations in Teams to streamline communication.
- Store, organize, and securely share files in OneDrive using best practices.
- Recover documents using version history and collaborate on files in real time.
- Use Outlook for advanced email management and shared calendar scheduling.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Hands-on lab exercises with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Real-world scenarios and best-practice demonstrations.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- Accessing tools through the cloud and desktop apps
- Benefits of integrated productivity and collaboration platforms
Mastering Microsoft Teams
- General functionalities and interface walkthrough
- Creating and organizing teams and channels effectively
- Using mentions, tags, and notifications to improve communication
- Integrating apps and tools within Teams channels
- Scheduling and conducting meetings in Teams
- Collaborating during meetings with whiteboard, screen share, and polls
Organizing Files with OneDrive
- Secure file storage and access controls
- Sharing documents with permission settings
- Version history and document recovery
- Organizing data using folders and naming conventions
- Real-time collaboration on shared documents
Boosting Efficiency with Outlook
- Inbox management: categories, rules, and filters
- Using quick replies, templates, and flags
- Scheduling and managing meetings with calendar integration
- Sharing calendars across Outlook and Teams
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of computer and internet usage
- Familiarity with general office tools and file management
- No prior experience with Microsoft 365 required
Audience
- Administrative professionals
- Corporate staff using Microsoft 365 for daily collaboration
- Team members responsible for communication and scheduling
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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