Microsoft 365 Productivity Tools: Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook Training Course
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of applications designed to elevate productivity, enhance collaboration, and streamline communication within teams.
This instructor-led, live training, available either online or onsite, is tailored for business users at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to enhance their digital collaboration and efficiency through Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook.
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Create, manage, and utilise teams and channels in Microsoft Teams effectively.
- Utilise tags, mentions, and app integrations within Teams to optimise communication workflows.
- Store, organise, and securely share files in OneDrive by adhering to best practices.
- Retrieve documents via version history and collaborate on files in real time.
- Employ Outlook for advanced email administration and shared calendar scheduling.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Practical lab exercises involving Microsoft 365 applications.
- Real-world scenarios and demonstrations of best practices.
Customisation Options
- For those seeking bespoke training for this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
- Accessing tools via cloud services and desktop applications.
- Advantages of integrated productivity and collaboration platforms.
Mastering Microsoft Teams
- General functionalities and interface walkthrough.
- Creating and organising teams and channels effectively.
- Improving communication through mentions, tags, and notifications.
- Integrating apps and tools within Teams channels.
- Scheduling and conducting meetings using Teams.
- Collaborating during meetings via whiteboard, screen sharing, and polls.
Organising Files with OneDrive
- Secure file storage and access controls.
- Sharing documents with specific permission settings.
- Document recovery and version history management.
- Data organisation using folders and naming conventions.
- Real-time collaboration on shared documents.
Boosting Efficiency with Outlook
- Inbox management: categories, rules, and filters.
- Utilising quick replies, templates, and flags.
- Scheduling and managing meetings with calendar integration.
- Sharing calendars across Outlook and Teams.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of computer operations and internet usage.
- Familiarity with standard office tools and file management systems.
- No previous experience with Microsoft 365 is necessary.
Target Audience
- Administrative professionals.
- Corporate staff utilising Microsoft 365 for daily collaborative tasks.
- Team members tasked with communication and scheduling responsibilities.
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Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
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