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Microsoft 365 The Essentials

What You'll Learn in Microsoft 365 The Essentials

Course Length:

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

In this course you will learn how to get started with Microsoft 365 and become comfortable using many of its tools and features. You will:


  • Learn how to use the Outlook Web App, manage contacts, and use the calendar
  • Communicate with colleagues using tools such as Yammer and Teams
  • Work effectively with the Microsoft online apps such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote online
  • And more...

Target Student

This course is for those who are new to Microsoft 365 and want to gain confidence using its tools to communicate and to produce documents, spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations using the Microsoft set of online apps.

Course Outline

Section 1: Getting Started

About Microsoft 365

Navigating Your Account

Finding Help and Changing Settings

Using Desktop Apps with Microsoft 365


Section 2: Communicating with the Outlook Web App

Getting Started with the Outlook Web App

Configuring the Outlook Web App

Managing Contacts

Using the Calendar


Section 3: Communicating with Colleagues

Using the Newsfeed

Getting Started with Yammer

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams


Section 4: Working with Microsoft Online Apps

Using Word Online

Using Excel Online

Using PowerPoint Online

Using OneNote Online


Section 5: File Storage and Collaboration with OneDrive for Business

Getting Started with OneDrive for Business

Collaborating Using OneDrive for Business

Using Delve


Section 6: File Storage and Collaboration with SharePoint Online

Getting Started with SharePoint

Getting Started with Document Libraries

Working with Document Libraries


Section 7: Organizing with Microsoft 365

Working with Tasks

Getting Started with Planner

Working with Planner

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Microsoft 365 The Essentials

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
May 21, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$395.00 Online
August 8, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$395.00 Online
November 22, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$395.00 Online
February 28, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$395.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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This course comes with

PDF Reference Guide

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