Microsoft Teams Super User (55300)

Welcome to the Microsoft Teams Super User course, designed with businesses in mind to empower your team to optimize their collaboration and communication using Microsoft Teams. As the hub for productivity applications in Microsoft 365, Teams brings together conversations, files, meetings, and apps into one seamless platform. Whether you’re new to Teams or looking to enhance your expertise, this course provides a practical guide to maximizing its potential for efficient teamwork.

We kick off with an introduction to Teams, where you'll explore the core components that make Microsoft Teams a dynamic environment for collaboration. Learn how to create and manage different types of Teams, ensuring your setup perfectly aligns with your organization's needs. Hands-on labs help you get acquainted with creating new Teams and accessing the platform across various devices.

Next, we'll focus on collaborating effectively within Teams. Discover how to join a Team, set up and manage channels, and understand permissions—important for tailoring your workspace to fit both team and guest needs. You'll learn to harness the full potential of channels, including private channels and notifications, through various exercises designed to ensure successful adaptation of Teams in your organization.

We then turn our attention to chatting in Teams, covering everything from one-on-one to group chats and how to effortlessly convert these into voice or video calls. Enhance your communication with tips on organizing chats and using fun social features like Giphy’s and stickers, adding a personal touch to your digital interactions.

The meetings module explores how to schedule and manage meetings through Teams or Outlook, highlighting the advantages of linking meetings to channels. You'll acquire the skills to welcome external guests, set presentation roles, and record sessions, making the most of the integrated services available during meetings.

In working with files, you'll discover how Teams streamlines document collaboration, offering tools to chat about and co-author files directly from the app. Learn to move, share, and sync files efficiently, while leveraging SharePoint and OneDrive integrations to elevate your document management practices.

Finally, dive into Team settings and add-ins to tailor the platform to your personal and team preferences. Manage notifications, security, and access, while exploring apps, bots, and analytics to support your team's workflow. Understand when and how to archive Teams, ensuring you maintain organized and effective communication channels.

By the end of this course, you’ll be proficient in creating and managing Teams that foster collaboration, clarity, and productivity. Whether enhancing internal communication or integrating external resources, you’ll be well-prepared to utilize Microsoft Teams to its fullest, enhancing your team's performance and success.