Microsoft 365 Essentials: Teams, Word, and Excel Training Course
Microsoft 365 (Office 365) is a subscription-based suite of productivity tools developed by Microsoft. It combines various applications and services designed to enhance productivity, communication, and collaboration for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level business professionals who wish to gain the skills necessary to utilize Teams, Word, and Excel effectively in a management context.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft 365
- Navigate and utilize Microsoft Teams for communication, collaboration, and project management.
- Develop proficiency in creating, formatting, and managing Word documents.
- Use Excel for data entry, manipulation, and analysis.
- Explore how to integrate Microsoft 365 applications for seamless workflows.
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.
Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft 365
- Introduction to Microsoft 365
- Benefits and features
- Navigating the Microsoft 365 interface
Microsoft 365 Administration Basics
- Setting up user accounts
- Managing permissions and roles
- Understanding subscription and licensing options
Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance
- Security features
- Data protection and compliance
- Best practices for maintaining security
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
- Overview of Teams
- Creating and managing teams and channels
- Navigating the Teams interface
Communication and Collaboration
- Chat and messaging
- Audio and video calls
- Scheduling and conducting meetings
Advanced Features
- Integrating with other Microsoft 365 apps
- Using apps and bots in Teams
- Best practices for effective team collaboration
Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Overview of Word interface
- Creating, opening, and saving documents
- Basic editing and formatting techniques
Advanced Document Formatting
- Styles and themes
- Working with tables and charts
- Using templates and building blocks
Collaboration and Review
- Track changes and comments
- Sharing and co-authoring documents
- Protecting and finalizing documents
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
- Overview of Excel interface
- Creating, opening, and saving workbooks
- Basic cell formatting and data entry
Data Manipulation and Analysis
- Working with formulas and functions
- Sorting and filtering data
- Creating and formatting tables
Advanced Excel Features
- PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Data validation and conditional formatting
- Using Excel for Business Intelligence
Integrating Microsoft 365 Applications
- Using Microsoft 365 apps together
- Sharing and embedding documents across apps
- Automating workflows with Power Automate
Best Practices for Management
- Tips for effective team management
- Leveraging Microsoft 365 for productivity
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic computer skills
Audience
- Managers
- Business professionals
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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I was recently struggling with some pivot table issues and the course gave me the knowledge to work with pivot tables quicker, smarter and more efficiently.
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examples and looking for solutions
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Working on and using our own data/spreadsheets, where we could see how it would benefit us most.
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I enjoyed the Excel sheets provided having the exercises with examples. This meant that if Tamil was held up helping other people, I could crack on with the next parts.
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