Course
A Beginner’s Guide To Collaboration with SharePoint
Overview
Discover how to collaborate efficiently in today’s modern digital workplace using SharePoint. Discover the essential features of SharePoint, including site navigation, document libraries, and lists. Learn how to manage permissions, co-author documents in real time, and customize pages to create engaging, user-friendly collaboration spaces.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for business professionals looking to improve collaboration, document management, and information sharing within their teams.
Pre-requisites
- No pre-requisite required
- Participants are required to bring their own laptop PC or MacBook for the practical hands-on portions of the workshop
- Participants will require access to SharePoint and Outlook Email through licenses in their corporate/enterprise Microsoft 365 accounts
A Beginner's Guide To Collaboration with SharePoint
2 Days
16 Hours
Course Fee
Entry Requirements
Ideal for working professionals who wants to enhance collaboration within their organization or department
Certificate Completing the Course
You will be receiving the course completion certificate upon completing the course.
What You Will Learn
Understanding SharePoint Basics
Learn what SharePoint is, its role in Microsoft 365, and how it supports modern workplace collaboration.
Working with Document Libraries and Lists
How to create, upload, organize, and manage documents and data using SharePoint libraries and custom lists.
Sharing and Permissions
Understand how to share content securely, manage access permissions, and collaborate effectively with internal and external users.
Using Version History and Co-Authoring
Discover how to track changes, restore previous versions, and co-author documents in real time.
Customizing Pages and Web Parts
Explore how to personalize SharePoint pages using web parts like text, images, links, and embedded content.
Course Outline
Day 1
- Introduction to SharePoint
- What is SharePoint?
- SharePoint’s role in Microsoft 365
- Types of SharePoint sites: Team Sites vs. Communication Sites
- Real-world use cases for SharePoint collaboration
- SharePoint interface and navigation basics
- Managing Documents with SharePoint Document Libraries
- Understanding document libraries and their structure
- Creating and naming document libraries
- Uploading, editing, and deleting files
- Creating folders vs using metadata
- Sorting, filtering, and grouping documents
- Pinning, starring, and quick access features
- Document management best practices
- Tracking Data with SharePoint Lists
- Introduction to SharePoint lists vs Excel tables
- Creating and customizing lists from scratch and from templates
- Understanding columns and data types
- Adding, editing, and deleting list items
- Sorting, filtering, and creating views
Day 2
- Sharing Content and Managing Permissions
- Sharing files and folders within and outside the organization
- Understanding permission levels (Read, Edit, Full Control)
- Managing access and breaking inheritance
- Monitoring shared items and using the “Shared With” feature
- Permission tips for team and project collaboration
- Version Control and Real-Time Collaboration
- Enabling and using version history
- Restoring previous versions of documents
- Simultaneous editing and co-authoring with Office apps
- Understanding autosave and check-in/check-out features
- Collaboration do’s and don’ts
- Customizing SharePoint Pages and Web Parts
- Creating and editing modern site pages
- Adding and configuring web parts (Text, Image, Link, File Viewer, etc.)
- Rearranging layouts for better presentation
- Embedding content and multimedia
- Branding tips for a cohesive look and feel
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Trainers Profile
Peter Goh
Peter Goh is an experienced system administrator, developer, trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of expertise in cutting-edge software development. He specializes in creating and deploying customized applications for desktop, web, and mobile platforms. Additionally, he is an ACTA certified trainer.