SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Copilot Administration Training Course

About This Course

This five-day course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and administer a Microsoft SharePoint 2016 environment. You will learn how to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot your SharePoint environment. This course also provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations that help you optimize your SharePoint deployment.

This is the first in a sequence of two courses for IT professionals and is aligned with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification.

Audience Profile

The course is targeted at experienced IT professionals who are interested in learning how to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint 2016 installations either in a data centre or in the cloud.

Students typically have more than one year of hands-on experience* with planning and maintaining SharePoint and two years’ experience with other core technologies on which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services.

The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Is an IT professional who plans, implements, and maintains a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2016.
• Has a working knowledge of, and preferably hands-on experience, with SharePoint Online.
• Has broad familiarity with SharePoint workloads.
• Has experience with business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.
• Has experience with authentication and security technologies.
• Has experience with Windows PowerShell.

* The hands-on experience or job experience should be from a solutions-based role where the candidate has worked on multiple solutions in the SharePoint space that includes document management, content management, and search.

At Course Completion

• Describe the key features of SharePoint 2016.
• Design an information architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design a logical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design the physical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Install and configure SharePoint 2016.
• Create and configure web applications and site collections.
• Plan and configure service applications for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage users and permissions, and secure content in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure authentication in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure platform and farm-level security in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage information taxonomy in SharePoint web applications and site collections.
• Configure and manage user profiles and audiences.
• Configure and manage the search experience in SharePoint 2016.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a SharePoint 2016 deployment.

This practical, hands-on course introduces participants to AI agents within Microsoft 365 Copilot, demonstrating how they can create their own simple agents without requiring any coding skills or extra tools.

Participants will examine Microsoft-prebuilt agents, such as Researcher and Analyst, gain insight into how AI agents function within a business environment, and learn to design and utilise their own agents using structured prompts and workflows in Copilot.

The course centres on real-life scenarios, empowering participants to automate repetitive tasks, enhance productivity, and develop reusable AI assistants that can be readily shared across teams.

By the conclusion of the session, participants will have constructed their own AI agent and will be equipped to apply the same methodology in their daily work.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an AI-driven assistant that integrates with Microsoft Office applications to help finance and accounting professionals boost productivity, streamline reporting, and support decision-making.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at finance and accounting professionals with limited experience with AI who wish to leverage Microsoft Copilot to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight in financial tasks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create financial reports quickly and accurately using Copilot.
• Automate repetitive accounting and data-entry tasks.
• Generate financial summaries and forecasts with AI assistance.
• Use natural language prompts to extract insights from large financial datasets.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an artificial intelligence-powered assistant integrated into familiar Microsoft applications to help with content creation, automate routine tasks, and provide intelligent insights.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for public sector employees who have limited or no prior experience with AI tools. It aims to help them utilise Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance communication, streamline document workflows, and extract insights more efficiently from data and meetings.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use Copilot in Word, Excel, and Outlook to draft, analyse, and improve communications.
• Automate repetitive documentation and summarization tasks across Microsoft 365 apps.
• Generate insights from meeting notes, spreadsheets, and written reports.
• Follow responsible use guidelines for Copilot within a public sector context.

Course Format

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of Microsoft 365 Copilot in sample government scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on communication, reporting, and meeting productivity.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your department's workflows or internal tools, please contact us to arrange.

Accelerate your workflow with Microsoft Copilot Pro in 2024 | Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook | Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Copilot Studio serves as a platform for developing and integrating AI-powered copilots and assistants into business applications, thereby enhancing workflows and automating user tasks.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for advanced technical professionals and automation leads who aim to integrate Copilot Studio into existing applications to execute SQL queries, automate recruitment processes, and trigger Power Automate flows in real-world production-like scenarios.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design and configure Copilot assistants to securely execute SQL queries against HR datasets.
• Implement conversational flows that automate recruitment and hiring tasks.
• Integrate Copilot Studio with Power Automate to trigger and orchestrate automated flows.
• Apply security, data governance, and compliance best practices when exposing data to AI assistants.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on labs with Copilot Studio, SQL and Power Automate integrations.
• Workshops for building, testing, and securing production-ready copilots.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

The business landscape has evolved. Employees seek seamless communication without collaborative hurdles, while businesses require solutions that are both cost-efficient and adaptable. Consequently, organisations are increasingly setting up hybrid environments and migrating content to the cloud as a viable solution.

Through this course, you will acquire the skills to deploy and configure SharePoint Server 2019, which is tailored to meet the requirements of contemporary workstyles. You will also learn to configure and manage diverse SharePoint service applications to prepare for a hybrid deployment. Subsequently, you will learn how to plan and execute SharePoint hybrid scenarios that ensure a seamless user experience. Finally, you will discover how to design the content migration process, along with the resources and tools available when migrating content to SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365.

About This Course

The business landscape is evolving. People desire seamless communication without collaborative barriers, while organisations seek cost-effective and adaptable solutions. To meet these needs, organisations are configuring hybrid environments and migrating content to the cloud. This course teaches you how to deploy and configure SharePoint Server 2019, which is designed to meet the demands of modern working practices. You will also learn to configure and manage various SharePoint service applications in preparation for a hybrid deployment. Additionally, you will discover how to plan and implement SharePoint hybrid scenarios that provide a smooth user experience. Finally, you will learn how to design the content migration process, identifying the available resources and tools to use when migrating content to SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for IT Professionals who deploy and manage SharePoint on-premises environments and are interested in deploying hybrid scenarios and migrating content to Microsoft 365.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the MinRole feature in SharePoint 2019.
• Describe how to install and configure SharePoint 2019.
• Describe how to implement high availability for SharePoint.
• Provision a BDC Service Application instance.
• Configure the Secure Store Service application.
• Describe how to configure My Sites in SharePoint 2019.
• Describe the available SharePoint Hybrid Scenarios.
• Describe the requirements for SharePoint hybrid configuration.
• Plan for SharePoint Server hybrid.
• Plan for content migration process.
• Describe available resources and tools to leverage during migration process.
• Access data to be migrated using SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool (SMAT).
• Migrate content to the cloud using SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT).
• Migrate content to the cloud using Migration Manager.
• Migrate content to the cloud using Mover.
• Manage and monitor migration process.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Microsoft 365 Copilot weaves artificial intelligence into widely used Office applications to enhance productivity through intelligent suggestions, content creation, automated tasks, and sophisticated data analysis. It empowers professionals to work more efficiently without requiring advanced technical expertise.

This instructor-led, live training session (available online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level administrative professionals who want to learn how to effectively incorporate Microsoft 365 Copilot into their daily workflows.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its functionality across Office applications.
• Utilise Copilot in Word to draft, summarise, and format documents.
• Apply Copilot in Excel to analyse data, generate formulas, and produce reports.
• Use Copilot in Outlook to manage email correspondence and create meeting summaries.
• Collaborate using Copilot in Teams to streamline meetings and follow up on tasks.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Practical exercises and real-world examples
• Hands-on practice within Microsoft 365 applications

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training package for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat serves as an AI-driven assistant embedded within Microsoft 365 applications, enabling users to write, summarise, analyse, and automate tasks with greater efficiency.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate business professionals who wish to leverage Copilot Chat across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to enhance their daily productivity and communication.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise Copilot Chat to generate content and insights within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Develop and refine prompts to obtain more accurate and valuable AI responses.
• Automate routine tasks through basic scripting and integration methods.
• Apply best practices regarding security, ethics, and accuracy when using generative AI.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive hands-on practice within Microsoft 365.
• Real-world use cases and guided laboratory sessions.

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Microsoft 365 Copilot serves as an AI-driven assistant embedded within Microsoft Office applications, empowering users to draft, analyse, summarise, visualise, and communicate more efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals seeking to harness Microsoft 365 Copilot features across core applications to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise Copilot in Word to draft, summarise, and rewrite documents.
• Analyse, visualise, and automate data tasks using Copilot in Excel.
• Develop AI-assisted PowerPoint presentations from outlines or existing documents.
• Improve email management and communication through Copilot in Outlook.
• Optimise collaboration, meeting follow-ups, and task tracking in Teams with the aid of Copilot.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This one-day training course is tailored for individuals who operate as advanced SharePoint users, specifically those acting as SharePoint site owners and/or Site Collection administrators.

Course objectives include:

• Configuring site navigation
• Viewing site activity reports
• Customising lists and libraries
• Working with Site Columns and Site Content Types
• Configuring check out/in, content approval, and versioning
• Creating and modifying pages and web part pages