Modern workplaces rely on seamless collaboration across teams, departments, and locations. Microsoft Office 365 provides a powerful ecosystem of tools designed to streamline communication, document management, and productivity. The Collaborating with Office 365 (Microsoft Teams Edition) course equips professionals with practical skills to leverage core Office 365 applications effectively.
This 2-day instructor-led workshop focuses on SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams as the foundation of a connected digital workplace. Participants begin by exploring the Office 365 ecosystem, including Outlook Online, Office Online apps, OneDrive for Business, and Teams. They learn how these tools integrate to create a unified collaboration environment.
A major component of the course is SharePoint Online. Participants learn to:
Navigate site structures and manage lists and libraries
Configure document versioning and approval workflows
Implement security settings for content protection
Manage collaboration settings for structured document sharing
The course then transitions into OneDrive for Business, where participants understand personal document storage, secure sharing, and real-time collaboration using Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online.
Microsoft Teams is explored as the central hub for communication and teamwork. Participants learn to create teams and channels, manage members, conduct chats and meetings, integrate Outlook and SharePoint, and collaborate using apps such as Forms, OneNote, and Planner. The course also covers video conferencing, document storage within Teams, and managing team settings.
Additional Office 365 tools such as Microsoft Delve, Forms, Stream, Sway, To Do, and Whiteboard are introduced to broaden collaboration capabilities.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Navigate and utilize core Office 365 applications confidently
Collaborate efficiently using SharePoint Online and OneDrive
Communicate and manage projects within Microsoft Teams
Integrate Outlook and Office Online apps for productivity
Strengthen digital workplace collaboration practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course HRDC claimable?
Yes. This course is HRDC claimable subject to approval and compliance with HRD Corp requirements. Organizations may apply for funding support according to HRDC guidelines.
Can this course be customized for our organization’s collaboration setup?
Yes. The course can be tailored to align with your organization’s SharePoint structure, Teams configuration, and collaboration policies.
Will this course cover Microsoft Teams meetings and integrations?
Yes. Participants learn to set up Teams meetings, manage channels, integrate Outlook and SharePoint, and use apps like Forms and Planner within Teams.
Is this course suitable for non-technical staff?
Yes. This course is designed for information workers and business decision makers who want to improve productivity using Office 365 tools.
Does this course include SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business?
Yes. The training includes structured learning on SharePoint Online site management and OneDrive for Business document collaboration.