Microsoft Teams: Collaborate, Communicate, and Stay Connected

This hands-on course introduces participants to Microsoft Teams, the hub for teamwork in Microsoft 365. Designed for beginners and everyday users, this course covers how to communicate through chat and video, collaborate on documents, manage teams and channels, and stay organized with tasks and meetings—all in one place. Whether you’re working remotely or in a hybrid setting, Microsoft Teams helps streamline collaboration and boost productivity.

Objectives:

This course will enable participants to:

• Understand the core functions and interface of Microsoft Teams.
• Communicate using chat, audio, and video calls.
• Create and manage teams, channels, and tabs for better organization.
• Collaborate on documents in real-time using integrated Microsoft 365 apps.
• Schedule, join, and manage virtual meetings and webinars.
• Use task management and file-sharing tools within Teams.
• Customize notifications and settings for personal productivity.
• Explore best practices for remote collaboration and team communication.

Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Navigate the Microsoft Teams interface and understand its key components.
2. Communicate through 1:1 and group chats, and make audio/video calls.
3. Create, join, and manage teams and channels for project collaboration.
4. Share, edit, and co-author files directly within Teams using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
5. Schedule and host meetings, including screen sharing and recording.
6. Use integrated tools like Planner and OneNote to manage tasks and notes.
7. Customize Teams settings, notifications, and permissions for effective use.
8. Apply collaboration best practices to improve team productivity and engagement.