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Become a Great Producer with MS Teams and Hosting Meetings and Events

What You'll Learn in Become a Great Producer with MS Teams and Hosting Meetings and Events

Course Length:

3 hours (1/2 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Learn the theory behind producing an effective meeting
  • Understand the importance of planning and rehearsing before the virtual meeting
  • Feel confident in your ability to execute a virtual meeting for your organization

Target Student

This course is for those who want to gain confidence producing virtual events using Microsoft Teams.

Course Outline

This course is available for WebEx or Zoom for private group training upon request.


Lesson 1 – Theory

  • Roles of a Session Producer, Host (Meeting Organizer), Presenters, Attendees
  • Filling out Session Producer checklist
  • Dry run the presentation
  • How to set up my PowerPoint slides for online usage
  • Ensuring session participants are engaged, active and present


Lesson 2 - Show time

  • Brief demo of MS Teams
  • Logging into session
  • Resending online meeting link
  • Organizer changing roles from Presenter to Attendee
  • Polls: Pre-setup, Microsoft Forms
  • Breakout rooms
  • Turning on and off your audio, video
  • Whiteboard, emojis, raising your hand
  • Your background - what is behind you? Do you need to clean your visual space? Virtual Backgrounds


Lesson 3 - Can you hear me?

  • Troubleshooting audio problems
  • Troubleshooting video problems


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Become a Great Producer with MS Teams and Hosting Meetings and Events

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor

No dates have been scheduled for this class. Please contact us for more information or request a private class.

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Have questions about this course? See below or reach out to our training coordinators.

The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company Advantage

When you train with us, your training will not just check a box. We make sure it is GREAT!

  • Experienced Trainers
  • Learn or Come Back Free Policy on Public Classes
  • 24/7 After Training Support

All of our courses include:

PDF Reference Guide

Want a summary of what you’ve learned? Save paper and use your PDF Reference Guide, accessible on any of your devices.

24/7 After-Training Support

Receive a 30-day after-training support voucher, offering assistance as you apply your new skills on the job. Need help with a specific step? We’re here to provide extra support and clarity even after you’ve left the class!


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Printed Reference Guide

While we love technology, we understand that there is something about having a paper copy. Add a printed reference guide to your training, which we will have shipped to your location.


Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!

Customized to meet your unique needs

We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.

Use your own files instead of our exercise files

You can opt to use your working files in your private training sessions (instead of our standard exercise files). This allows you to see how the lessons apply directly to your day-to-day role and get work done while you train—a true win-win!