Introduction to Microsoft Teams

COURSE

Topic Area
Digital Training, Microsoft Teams
Course Length
3 hours
Course Level
Beginner

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A practical three-hour introduction to Microsoft Teams — interface, teams, channels, meetings, file collaboration and notifications.

Audience

This three-hour introductory course is designed for anyone new to Microsoft Teams, including:

Professionals new to Teams

Team members and peers

Project teams

Hybrid and remote workers

Course Outline

This course is structured into a series of focused sessions, each designed to build knowledge, develop practical skills and support effective application in the workplace.

Overview of Microsoft Teams
Understand the role of Teams and explore key features.
Navigating the Teams Interface
Access and navigate the Teams interface and layout.
Channels
Work with channels, notifications, meetings and private channels.
Creating and Managing Teams
Create new teams and manage members and settings.
Channels and Conversations
Use channels and conversations with @mentions effectively.
File Sharing and Collaboration
Upload, share and collaborate on documents in real time.
Meetings and Calls
Schedule, join and run Teams meetings and calls.
App Integration in Teams
Integrate apps and customise Teams with apps and tabs.
Notifications and Settings
Manage notifications and tailor Teams to your way of working.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the role of Microsoft Teams in workplace collaboration
Navigate the Teams interface and layout
Create new teams and manage members and settings
Work with channels, including private channels and notifications
Schedule and join meetings using Teams and Outlook
Participate in conversations using @mentions and reactions
Share and collaborate on files in real time within Teams
Integrate third-party apps and customise Teams with apps and tabs
Manage notifications and personal preferences for a tailored Teams experience

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