55283 : Microsoft Office 365 Power User

The 55283 : Microsoft Office 365 Power User course is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and skills to make the most of the various tools and applications within the Office 365 suite. By diving into the course, learners will gain insights into Office 365 plans, understand how to manage and organize content with OneDrive, and enhance collaboration using apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Participants will also learn to work effectively with SharePoint Online for document management and team sites creation, utilize Groups and Teams for improved communication, and engage with video content using Stream. Moreover, the course covers how to engage colleagues with Delve, Sway, and Yammer, and delves into working with data using powerful tools like Power BI, PowerApps, Flow, and Forms. This comprehensive training will empower users to become proficient Office 365 Power Users, significantly enhancing productivity and collaboration within their organizations.

Audience Profile:
The intended audience for this course includes Power Users and Super Users who will need to support the user base, advise on functionality, and determine the right tool for various collaboration needs.

At Course Completion:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the various apps available through your subscription.

• Prioritize which apps to use for various business scenarios.

• Comprehend how the different apps integrate with each other.

• Gain hands-on experience configuring and using the apps.

• Make informed decisions based on your own business requirements.

Prerequisites:

• No previous experience with Office 365 is required.

Course Outline:

Module 1: An Introduction to Office 365
In this module, we will provide a brief overview of Office 365, including data storage, subscription options, and access methods, leading to a discussion on the benefits for end users.

Lessons:

• What is Office 365?

• Office 365 Plans

• Office 365 Apps

• Browser Support

• Getting Started – Login with Office 365

• Update Your Delve Profile

Lab 1: Getting Started with Office 365

• Activities:

  • Login to Office 365

  • Update your Delve Profile

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand what Office 365 is

• Identify the available plans and apps

• Recognize supported browsers for Office 365

• Log into Office 365 effectively

• Update their Delve profile

Module 2: Managing Content with OneDrive
This module explores how OneDrive replaces personal drives, when to use it, and how to manage files effectively, including sharing, versions, and audits.

Lessons:

• Adding and Organizing Content

• Version History

• Deleting and Restoring Files

• Sharing Files

• File Details

• Synchronizing Files to the Device

Lab 1: Managing Content with OneDrive

• Activities:

  • Create a folder

  • Create and change a file in the browser

  • Restore a previous version

  • Delete and restore a file

  • Share a file

  • Manage file sharing

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Add and organize content in OneDrive

• Utilize version history

• Delete and restore files

• Share files effectively

• View file details in OneDrive

• Synchronize files to their devices

Module 3: Working with Office Apps
This module covers the use of Office Apps, both locally and online, focusing on integration and collaboration through co-authoring.

Lessons:

• Working with Emails in Outlook Online

• Managing Attachments

• Meeting Creation

• Out of Office Rule

• Word/Excel/PowerPoint Online

• OneNote Notebooks

Lab 1: Working with Office Apps

• Activities:

  • Create an email in Outlook Online

  • Add an attachment to an email

  • Create a meeting

  • Set up an Out of Office Rule

  • Create a Word Online document

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use Outlook Online

• Utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote Online

Module 4: Collaborate with SharePoint Online
Explore how SharePoint functions within organizations, focusing on document collaboration, metadata, and communication sites.

Lessons:

• Creating Team Sites

• Working with Document Libraries

• Adding Metadata Columns

• Working with Views

• Setting Alerts on Document Libraries

• Creating News Items

• Communication Sites

• Editing Pages

• Adding Web Parts to Pages

Lab 1: Collaborating with SharePoint Online

• Activities:

  • Create a new Team site

  • Create a new Document Library

  • Add a metadata column

  • Create a view

  • Set up an alert

  • Create a news page

  • Create a Communication site

  • Edit the home page and add a news web part

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and manage team sites

• Work with document libraries and views

• Set alerts and manage communication sites

Module 5: Working Together with Groups
Learn about Office 365 Groups and how to utilize their collaboration features through Outlook.

Lessons:

• Creating Groups

• Adding Files

• Using the Group Calendar

• Adding Members

• Adding Tasks to Planner

• Using the OneNote Notebook

• Navigating to the SharePoint Site

Lab 1: Collaborating with Groups

• Activities:

  • Create a new group

  • Upload a file

  • Add a meeting to the group calendar

  • Add members

  • Add tasks to Planner

  • Navigate to the OneNote notebook

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and manage groups

• Manage files and calendars within groups

Module 6: Collaborate with Teams
Discover how Microsoft Teams facilitates collaboration through integrated tools and features.

Lessons:

• Creating Teams

• Adding Members to the Team

• Adding Channels

• Chat vs. Conversations

• Adding Files

• Tabs

• Scheduling Meetings

Lab 1: Collaborating with Teams

• Activities:

  • Create a new Team

  • Add members to the Team

  • Add a new Channel

  • Start a conversation within a Channel

  • Add files

  • Create a Tab from a file

  • Schedule a new meeting in a Channel

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create and manage Teams

• Utilize chat and meeting functions effectively

Module 7: Working with Video Using Stream
Explore Microsoft Stream as a video management tool, including organization and integration with other platforms.

Lessons:

• Uploading Videos

• Channels in Stream

• Sharing Content

• Following Channels

Lab 1: Working with Video Using Stream

• Activities:

  • Upload a video to Stream

  • Create a Channel

  • Add your video to the Channel

  • Follow a Channel

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage video content effectively using Microsoft Stream

Module 8: Engage Colleagues with Delve, Sway, and Yammer
Learn to use Delve for content discovery, Sway for visual storytelling, and Yammer for corporate communication.

Lessons:

• Searching for People in Delve

• Following Colleagues

• Ways to Create a Sway

• Sharing Sway

• Yammer Groups

• Yammer Discussions

• Creating Polls in Yammer

Lab 1: Engage Colleagues with Delve, Sway & Yammer

• Activities:

  • Navigate to Delve

  • Follow a colleague

  • Create a Sway from a Word document

  • Share the Sway with a colleague

  • Set up a group in Yammer

  • Create a Poll

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Search for colleagues and share content

• Create and share engaging presentations

• Use Yammer for effective communication

Module 9: Working with Data Using Power BI, PowerApps, Flow, and Forms
This module focuses on enhancing data management and automation using the Power Trilogy.

Lessons:

• What is Power BI and What Does It Look Like

• Using Connectors

• Using Microsoft Forms

• Using Flow and the Available Connectors

• Creating Mobile Apps with PowerApps

Lab 1: Working with Data Using Power BI, PowerApps, Flow & Forms

• Activities:

  • Investigate Power BI templates

  • Create a feedback form

  • Create a Flow that sends an email based on your form

Learning Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Utilize Power BI, Forms, Flow, and PowerApps effectively