SharePoint Site Owner Essentials

Taking this course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage SharePoint sites. As a site owner, you’ll learn essential responsibilities such as managing permissions, content, and configurations. The course covers site creation, configuration, document library settings, content types, user permissions, security, automation using Power Automate, and troubleshooting some of the more common issues you encounter in SharePoint. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course provides practical insights for proficiently managing SharePoint sites from an owner’s perspective.

As a SharePoint site owner, your role involves managing and maintaining SharePoint sites to ensure they function effectively for your organization. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage SharePoint sites. From site creation to troubleshooting, you’ll learn how to optimize collaboration, enhance security, and streamline processes. 

Section 1: Introduction to SharePoint Site Ownership

Understanding the Responsibilities of a Site Owner

Navigating SharePoint’s Settings

Section 2: Site Creation and Configuration

Creating New SharePoint Sites (Team Sites, Communication Sites, Hub Sites)

Configuring Site Settings (Permissions, Navigation, Regional Settings)

Section 3: Managing Site Content

Document Libraries Settings

Managing Templates

Content Types

Lists Settings

Pages and Web Parts

Section 4: User Permissions and Security

Granting and Managing User Access

Setting Permissions at the Site, Library, and Item Levels

Understanding SharePoint Security Groups

Creating Additional Groups

Section 5: Automation and Workflows

Introduction to Power Automate (Formerly Flow)

Creating Approval Workflows

Applying Content Types to Flows

Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Diagnosing Common Issues

Monitoring Site Usage and Performance

Backing Up and Restoring Sites