Introduction To Microsoft 365

This Microsoft 365 introduction course teaches the suite of applications that are core to the technology. Students will learn how Microsoft 365 fits into their productivity culture. The course details the online and desktop applications available including their function and examples of use cases for each.

There is emphasis on the collaboration tools like Groups and Teams and explores how those tools are becoming the industry standard for collaboration in the Microsoft suite. The Microsoft 365 “Periodic Chart” is explored and students are immersed in how each application interacts with the other applications. The roadmap for choosing applications based on business requirements will guarantee the students fully understand all of the application offerings and exactly when to use each.

This is an introductory course and students should consider the "Microsoft 365 Power User Boot Camp” for full immersion and hands-on exploration of all of the apps. There is not a separate lab environment, but students are encouraged to log in to their Microsoft 365 accounts and follow along with demonstrations.

• Understand what Microsoft 365 offers the enterprise
• Determine which applications to use for different use case requirements
• Differentiate the Online and Desktop applications and when to use each
• Understand mobile applications and how they integrate with Microsoft 365
• Delineate differences between Groups, Teams, Planner, Power Automate, PowerApps and what functionality each provides to empower business process automation and collaboration
• Understand OneDrive for Business and Co-Authoring
• Use SharePoint to build collaboration portals and websites
• Articulate and develop a roadmap for SharePoint deployment
• Understand Delve and how it helps users connect to content and colleagues in real time
• Recognize available tools that protect data and guarantee business continuity