The SharePoint Starting Point: The Basics
Course Length
Learning Objectives
This SharePoint training equips employees with the basic essential skills for effective collaboration and document management. Participants will learn how to access SharePoint sites, navigate through different site types, work with libraries and lists, collaborate in real time, utilize search features, and leverage Power Automate. Additionally, they’ll explore SharePoint’s News capabilities.
- Learn about access levels (read-only, edit, etc.) and permissions
- Explore the layout of team sites, including home pages, left navigation, and top menus
- Explore custom views to organize and filter library content
- Discover how to view and restore previous versions of documents
- Introduce metadata columns for better organization
- Learn how to create columns, customize views, and filter list data
- Learn the importance of version control to avoid conflicts
Target Student
This course caters to a diverse audience, including beginners, content creators, collaborators, administrators, and anyone interacting with SharePoint sites, documents, and features. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced SharePoint user, there’s valuable content here for you!
Course Outline
This course equips participants with essential skills for effective collaboration and document management. In this course, you’ll learn how to access SharePoint sites, navigate different site types, work with libraries and lists, collaborate in real time, utilize search features, and leverage Power Automate. The curriculum covers access levels, permissions, team site layouts, custom views, version control, metadata columns, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced SharePoint user, this course provides valuable content for diverse audiences interacting with SharePoint sites and features.
Section 1: Accessing a SharePoint Site
Logging In
Permissions
Types of SharePoint Sites
Section 2: Navigating a SharePoint Site
Navigating a Team Site
Navigating a Communications Site
Section 3: SharePoint Libraries
Creating New Documents
Uploading Existing Documents
Creating Custom Views
Version History
Metadata
Section 4: SharePoint Lists
List Templates
Custom Lists
Columns and Views
Section 5: Co-Authoring
Real-Time Collaboration
Version Control
Section 6: Searching and Sharing
The Search Bar
Sharing Documents
Section 7: Using Power Automate/Approvals in SharePoint
Using Approvals
Section 8: SharePoint News
News Web Part
The SharePoint Starting Point: The Basics
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $495.00 Online | |
| March 10, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $495.00 Online | |
| May 6, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $495.00 Online |
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All of our courses include
PDF Reference Guide
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Certificate of Completion
Boost your credentials with a Certificate of Completion, confirming the skills you’ve acquired with us.
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
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Extended After-Training Support
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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!
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.