Microsoft Teams 365

Microsoft Teams 365

Description

This course is intended for people who want to use Teams for more than just meetings alone and explore the different features of Teams. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Team’s features to communicate and collaborate within (and beyond) their organization. 

 

Modules and topics covered by this course: 

 

What is Teams? 

  • Accessing Teams 

  • The Teams interface 

  • Settings and notifications 

  • Messaging and chats 

  • Apps 

 

Creating and Managing Teams 

  • Create a team 

  • Manager your team 

 

Channels 

  • Creating a channel 

  • Managing a channel 

  • Channel tabs 

  • Channel notifications 

  • Conversations 

 

Meetings 

  • Instant meetings 

  • Scheduling meetings 

  • Join a meeting 

  • Meeting settings and features 

 

Work with Files 

  • Access files 

  • Sharing files 

  • Editing and downloading files 

  • Moving files 

 

This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  This is a new session from a new provider. If you are looking for thefull day (8 Hour) MicrosoftSharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams training we offered previously, please reach out to training@icba.ca  

 

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – MS Teams  

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion. 

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

 

Technical Requirements

  1. Computer or laptop 
    • This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate. 

    • Windows 10 or Mac iOS  

  2. Software/ProgramsMS Project 2016 (or newer) program downloaded and installed on computer. The course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Office Basics course or have equivalent knowledge. You will need to have MS Project 2016 (or newer) desktop program downloaded and installed on computer. The web version will not be suitable. 

  3. Second Screen - In order to participate in this course, you will require either two monitors or a second device (tablet) or computer so that you are able to watch the instructor while at the same time practicing and applying the new skills.  

  4. Webcam (Mandatory) – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class.  

  5. Microphone(Mandatory) 

  6. Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. Minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.  

  7. A quiet space with minimal distractions - microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.    

  8. Comfortable chair 

Prerequisites

A basic knowledge of / experience with Windows and Microsoft applications, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and access websites using a web browser. No prior experience with MS Teams is needed, but it is recommended to download the Teams desktop app prior to the course, as the course will be held through and will focus on the desktop app version of Teams. 

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Teams.