Microsoft Teams Basic with OneDrive Training

The programme

Programme overview

Microsoft Teams is the central hub for collaboration within Microsoft 365, bringing together chat, meetings, calls, and integrated Office apps to streamline teamwork and communication. This practical, hands-on course introduces participants to the core features of Teams, including integration with OneDrive for Business, empowering users to communicate effectively, collaborate on documents, and optimize productivity across their teams.

Audience Profile

This Microsoft Teams Basic with OneDrive Training course is designed for team members, end users, and administrators who are new to Microsoft Teams and plan to utilize its features for daily collaboration and document management.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

This course is ideally suited for any individual or team within an organization that is new to Microsoft Teams or looking to enhance their existing skills to leverage the platform more effectively. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Team Members and End Users: Anyone who will be using Microsoft Teams daily for communication, collaboration, and document management.
• Departmental Staff: Employees across various departments who need to work together on projects, share information, and conduct virtual meetings.
• Project Teams: Members of project-based teams who require a central hub for real-time collaboration on documents and discussions.
• New Hires: Individuals onboarding into an organization that utilizes Microsoft Teams as its primary collaboration tool.
• Administrators (new to Teams): Those who may have administrative responsibilities for user accounts and basic Teams setup, but lack fundamental user-level understanding.
• Individuals transitioning to Microsoft 365: Users who are moving from other collaboration platforms and need to quickly become proficient with Teams and OneDrive.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of this Microsoft Teams Basic with OneDrive Training course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and customize the Teams interface for optimal productivity.
• Create and manage teams, channels, and team memberships.
• Communicate efficiently using chat, mentions, and team conversations.
• Schedule and manage meetings within Teams and through Outlook integration.
• Collaborate on documents in real-time within Teams and OneDrive.
• Share, manage, and secure files using Teams and OneDrive for Business.
• Utilize OneDrive for personal document management and sharing.
• Apply best practices to enhance team collaboration and information sharing.

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Teams

• Overview of Teams and its role within Microsoft 365
• Best practices for effective collaboration
• Accessing Teams: web, desktop, and mobile options

Module 2: Navigating the Teams Interface

• Exploring the navigation bar
• Customizing the navigation pane to prioritize content

Module 3: Creating and Managing Teams & Channels

• Creating teams and understanding team structures
• Managing team membership, permissions, and settings
• Creating, managing, and organizing channels

Module 4: Collaborative Conversations

• Communication options: posts, chats, and replies
• Using mentions to capture attention
• Editing, reacting to, or deleting messages

Module 5: Document Collaboration in Teams

• Uploading and creating documents directly in Teams
• Real-time co-authoring of documents
• Sharing files with team members and external users

Module 6: Customizing Your Team Environment

• Pinning important documents as tabs
• Working with the Notes (OneNote) tab for shared knowledge

Module 7: Meetings in Teams

• Scheduling meetings within Teams
• Managing meeting controls and settings
• Scheduling and joining meetings through Outlook integration

Module 8: Communicating Outside Your Team

• Initiating private one-on-one and group conversations
• Sharing and managing files with external participants
• Adding users and escalating conversations to audio or video calls

Module 9: Additional Teams Features

• Understanding and using the Activity feed
• Utilizing powerful search features in Teams
• Applying keyboard shortcuts for efficiency

Module 10: Working with OneDrive for Business

• Storing and accessing personal documents from any device
• Viewing and managing documents shared with you
• Recovering deleted files and managing file permissions
• Uploading, creating, and co-authoring documents
• Sharing files securely with colleagues
• Reviewing and modifying sharing settings and permissions

Before you book

Entry requirements

Participants should have basic skills in Windows and Microsoft Office applications. No prior experience with Teams is required.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.