Planning Information
The duration of this course is 1/2 Day.
Classes are priced from $148.00. See individual sessions for details.
Description
This class introduces Microsoft Teams as a hub for communication and collaboration, covering how to organize work with teams and channels, manage files, communicate through chat and channels, and make calls and meetings. Participants will learn to schedule and manage meetings, collaborate on documents in real time, and use integrated tools such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Loop components, whiteboards, and breakout rooms to work more effectively. The course also provides an introduction to Microsoft Copilot Chat, including prompt-writing techniques and practical ways to use AI to improve productivity in Teams.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you need to be familiar with the Windows operating system and with using a web browser.
Course Outline
Get Started with Microsoft Teams
- Understand what Teams is and how it supports modern collaboration
- Identify common use cases for Teams in daily work
- Navigate the Teams interface across desktop, web, and mobile
- Switch between teams and channels efficiently
Organize Work with Teams
- Create and manage teams and channels to structure work
- Use channels to organize conversations, files, and projects
- Understand standard, private, and shared channels
- Update profile, presence, and status
- Manage settings and notifications
Communicate in Teams
- Post, reply to, and edit messages with clarity and purpose
- Use announcements, reactions, and @mentions to drive engagement
- Start one-on-one and group chats for quick communication
- Distinguish when to use chat versus channels
- Track and revisit important conversations
- Make and receive Audio and Video Calls in Teams
Share and Collaborate
- Access and manage files using the Teams Files tab
- Share files in channels and chat to support collaboration
- Create, upload, and co-author documents in real time
- Understand how Teams works with OneDrive and SharePoint for file storage
- Add cloud storage and apps to centralize content
Join and Schedule Meetings
- Schedule, edit, and join meetings from Teams and Outlook
- Join meetings from chat, calendar, and shared links
- Share content and files during meetings
- Use meeting chat and collaborative notes to capture ideas
Manage Meetings
- Use shared agendas to structure meetings
- Use live reactions and Together mode to enhance presence
- Facilitate collaboration with breakout rooms and whiteboards
- Collaborate live using Loop components and document co-authoring
- Apply best practices for participation and follow-up
What Is Microsoft Copilot Chat?
- Learn about Copilot Chat in Teams
- Introduce the Magic Prompt
- Explore how clear prompts improve AI responses
- Use Copilot Chat for Productivity
Intended Audience
This course is designed for people who need to use Microsoft Teams to communicate, share files, and conduct online meetings with colleagues. No experience with Teams is required; however, a basic understanding of Office apps will be useful.
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