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Microsoft 365 Essentials
A one-day course that shows how the everyday Microsoft 365 apps fit together. Learn to use Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint as one joined-up workspace for email, meetings, files and teamwork.
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- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- Private team training
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Course overview
Microsoft 365 gives people many places to talk and store files, and the most common question is which one to use. This course answers it. You see how Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint connect, and you leave with a simple rule of thumb for where each kind of work belongs.
Exercises follow a realistic piece of work from start to finish: an email request becomes a Teams conversation, a shared document is co-authored and versioned, a meeting is booked and followed up, and the final file is shared securely with someone outside the organisation.
It is an ideal starting point for new starters, for teams moving to Microsoft 365, and for anyone who wants to work across the apps with confidence. Our Outlook and Teams courses go deeper into each app.
Who it's for
- New starters joining a Microsoft 365 organisation
- Teams moving from older systems to Microsoft 365
- Staff who want a clear picture of how the apps connect
What you need before you start
- Basic computer skills
- A Microsoft 365 account (we can provide a training account for virtual courses)
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Explain what each core Microsoft 365 app is for and when to use it
- Manage email and calendar efficiently in Outlook
- Communicate and meet in Teams chats, channels and meetings
- Store, sync and share files in OneDrive
- Find and work with team files on SharePoint sites
- Co-author documents in real time and use version history
- Share files securely inside and outside the organisation
Course outline
6 modules across 1 day.
1Welcome to Microsoft 3654 topics+
- Sign in and navigate the Microsoft 365 home page
- The core apps and how they connect
- Desktop, web and mobile versions
- Where should this go? A simple decision guide
2Outlook for Email and Calendar3 topics+
- Send, organise and find email
- Book meetings and check availability
- Share your calendar
3Teams for Conversations and Meetings3 topics+
- Chats versus channels
- Join, run and follow up on meetings
- Share files in a conversation
4OneDrive for Your Files3 topics+
- Save, sync and access files anywhere
- Share a file or folder with the right access
- Restore earlier versions and deleted files
5SharePoint for Team Files3 topics+
- Find and follow team sites
- Work with document libraries
- Sync a library to your computer
6Working Together4 topics+
- Co-author in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Comments and @mentions
- Share securely with external people
- Good habits for a tidy, secure workspace
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What happens next
- 1We reply with available dates and a price for your team
- 2You pick a date that suits your team — we work around you
- 3We tailor the examples and exercises to the work your team does
- 4We confirm the delivery details and next steps in writing
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Up to six learners
Small enough that every delegate gets trainer time on their own work.
Trainers who do the job
Practitioners who use these tools on real work, not career instructors.
Support after the course
Email your trainer when you hit something back at your desk.
What delegates say
Independently verified reviews, alongside quotes collected from delegates after their course.
I had a good experience with this Microsoft Excel training course! Mark the trainer was exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, taking the time to explain complex functions and formulas in a way that was easy to understand. The pace of the class was well-managed, and there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions without feeling rushed. I left the session feeling much more confident, efficient, and equipped with time-saving shortcuts. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their spreadsheet skills!
good value for money, I understood notions that were very not clear to me. Thanks to Mark.
Very good communication and an excellent tutor.
Very happy with Mark's training ethos and training he provided.
Excellent course and really well presented. Starting from basic knowledge the course guided you through step by step and was well paced for all.
Really enjoyed the course. Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and gave real-world, practical advice to get the most out of the training.
The trainer really tailored the course to our needs, encouraged us to ask questions, and was knowledgeable and really helpful.
The trainer was very patient and did not mind having to explain things a few times to make sure we were all on the same page, was very helpful for someone like myself who sometimes misses details on the first go around
Excellent trainer, the format of the training was fantastic and I got a lot from the course.
This was, by far, one of the best training courses I have had the pleasure of attending. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and delivered a great course!
This was the first time I have joined an excel course and I found it very informative and very helpful.
I liked how the trainer tailored the training around what our needs and roles are.
A great pace for somebody just starting and never an issue with questions, and always had a good way of answering.
From knowing nothing to what I know now and in less than a day I would highly recommend as it was extremely useful, and has made my understanding of MP a 100x better. Thank you the trainer for the great lesson!
Excellent course, definitely the best 'power' course I have attended. The trainer was enthusiastic about the material and kept it relevant to our needs
The trainer was really knowledgeable and extremely helpful in helping us to build our own reports.
It was very productive as a working session. I learnt a lot.
His careful delivery of the course really made the difference not only in its usefulness but in how well we, as learners, will retain and apply this new information.
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Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Outlook and Teams courses?+
This course covers the essentials of all the core apps and how they connect. The Outlook and Teams courses each spend a full day going deeper into one app.
Is this suitable for new starters?+
Yes. It is designed as a first course for anyone joining an organisation that runs on Microsoft 365.
Does the course cover security?+
Yes. Sharing files with the right access, sharing safely with external people and recovering deleted files are all part of the day.
How is the course delivered?+
Live with an instructor, in a virtual classroom or at your offices.
Can it be tailored to our setup?+
Yes. For private courses we can follow your organisation's own sites, folders and sharing policies.
