This course provides a practical, end-to-end introduction to Microsoft SharePoint, designed for users who want to get the most out of SharePoint in a modern workplace environment. Students will explore everything from foundational site navigation and document management to advanced topics like permissions, automation, and AI-powered productivity with Microsoft Copilot. The course emphasizes real-world application, guiding learners through building functional SharePoint solutions that improve collaboration, communication, and information management across their organization. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and skills to design, manage, and govern a SharePoint environment that serves their team’s needs.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
1h 30m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Navigate and understand the structure of SharePoint sites, including different site types and their intended use cases
Upload, organize, and manage files within document libraries using metadata, folders, and best-practice naming conventions
Control access to content by configuring SharePoint permissions, managing inheritance, and securely sharing files with internal and external users
Create and publish modern SharePoint pages using web parts to build engaging, functional intranet sites
Build and customize SharePoint lists to capture and manage structured information across teams
Integrate SharePoint lists and libraries with Microsoft Teams and Power Automate to streamline collaboration and automate repetitive tasks
Improve content discoverability using SharePoint search, custom views, and filters
Leverage Microsoft Copilot within SharePoint to summarize documents, generate content, and surface relevant information across sites and libraries
Apply governance principles and best practices to maintain a well-organized, secure, and scalable SharePoint environment
Design and build a department hub in SharePoint that consolidates resources, communication, and collaboration in one central location
Students who utilize SharePoint and would like to learn more how to utilize Copilot within the app.
Experience with SharePoint
01. SharePoint Foundations
- What SharePoint Is
- Types of SharePoint Sites
- Navigating a SharePoint Site
- Foundational Copilot Tips for SharePoint
02. Document Libraries Explained
- What a Document Library Is
- Uploading and Organizing Files
- Metadata vs Folders
- Version History and Restore
- Copilot Tips for Document Libraries
03. Permissions and Sharing
- SharePoint Permissions Basics
- SharePoint Permissions Digging Deeper
- Broken Inheritance and Sharing Files
- Copilot Tips for Permissions and Sharing
04. Pages and Communication
- Creating Modern Pages
- Web Parts That Matter Most
- Using SharePoint as an Intranet
- Publishing and Page Approval
05. Lists and Structured Information
- What SharePoint Lists Are
- Creating and Customizing Lists
- Lists with Teams and Power Automate
06. Search, Discovery, and Automation
- SharePoint Search Basics
- Views, Filters, and Findability
- Intro to Power Automate for SharePoint
07. Copilot in SharePoint
- Copilot Across Sites and Libraries
- Copilot for Documents and Pages
- Copilot for Content Creation
08. Capstone and Governance
- Building a Department Hub
- Governance and Best Practices
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Navigate and understand the structure of SharePoint sites, including different site types and their intended use cases
Upload, organize, and manage files within document libraries using metadata, folders, and best-practice naming conventions
Control access to content by configuring SharePoint permissions, managing inheritance, and securely sharing files with internal and external users
Create and publish modern SharePoint pages using web parts to build engaging, functional intranet sites
Build and customize SharePoint lists to capture and manage structured information across teams
Integrate SharePoint lists and libraries with Microsoft Teams and Power Automate to streamline collaboration and automate repetitive tasks
Improve content discoverability using SharePoint search, custom views, and filters
Leverage Microsoft Copilot within SharePoint to summarize documents, generate content, and surface relevant information across sites and libraries
Apply governance principles and best practices to maintain a well-organized, secure, and scalable SharePoint environment
Design and build a department hub in SharePoint that consolidates resources, communication, and collaboration in one central location
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Students who utilize SharePoint and would like to learn more how to utilize Copilot within the app.
PREREQUISITES
Experience with SharePoint
COURSE OUTLINE
01. SharePoint Foundations
- What SharePoint Is
- Types of SharePoint Sites
- Navigating a SharePoint Site
- Foundational Copilot Tips for SharePoint
02. Document Libraries Explained
- What a Document Library Is
- Uploading and Organizing Files
- Metadata vs Folders
- Version History and Restore
- Copilot Tips for Document Libraries
03. Permissions and Sharing
- SharePoint Permissions Basics
- SharePoint Permissions Digging Deeper
- Broken Inheritance and Sharing Files
- Copilot Tips for Permissions and Sharing
04. Pages and Communication
- Creating Modern Pages
- Web Parts That Matter Most
- Using SharePoint as an Intranet
- Publishing and Page Approval
05. Lists and Structured Information
- What SharePoint Lists Are
- Creating and Customizing Lists
- Lists with Teams and Power Automate
06. Search, Discovery, and Automation
- SharePoint Search Basics
- Views, Filters, and Findability
- Intro to Power Automate for SharePoint
07. Copilot in SharePoint
- Copilot Across Sites and Libraries
- Copilot for Documents and Pages
- Copilot for Content Creation
08. Capstone and Governance
- Building a Department Hub
- Governance and Best Practices
