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SharePoint for Site Administrators
Develop the practical skills needed for proficient SharePoint site administration in just one day. This advanced course focuses on the key features that streamline site management and enable administrators to automate processes, maintain compliance, and improve user experience across your organisation.
- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- 1 upcoming date
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Course overview
If you’re experienced with SharePoint and want to use it for site administration in a business context, this training will help you unlock the key features of this widely used Microsoft platform in just one day.
This practical 1-day SharePoint for Site Administrators course is tailored for those responsible for managing, configuring and optimising SharePoint sites. The training addresses the everyday needs of site administrators: streamlining site management, automating repeatable processes, and putting robust compliance and governance at the forefront. Delegates build confidence in handling site collections, top-level sites, metadata, archiving, workflows and search options, all essential for efficient site administration.
By the end of this instructor-led course, you’ll have enhanced your ability to manage the full lifecycle of SharePoint sites and collections, from initial setup to configuration, automation and compliance, enabling smoother site operations and increased peace of mind.
It’s all delivered efficiently in a single day, so you can start applying your learning straight away.
Delivered by experienced trainers, with a 100% money-back guarantee and unlimited email support.
Who it's for
- SharePoint site owners and administrators
- IT support analysts managing SharePoint
- Power users responsible for team sites
What you need before you start
- Comfortable using SharePoint
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Create and configure site collections with quotas and auditing
- Manage top-level site features, apps and document sets
- Design and run SharePoint workflows for process automation
- Implement metadata, content types and taxonomy for compliance
- Configure information management and records retention policies
- Optimise search options and alerts for improved usability
Course outline
6 modules across 1 day.
1Creating and Configuring Site Collections4 topics+
- Create a Site Collection
- Set Quotas
- Configure Audit Options
- Back Up a Site Collection
2Configuring Top-Level Sites3 topics+
- Managing Features and Apps
- Add an RSS Feed to Your Site
- Create and Configure Document Sets
3Configuring Site Collection Metadata2 topics+
- Create a New Content Type
- Add Columns to Content Types
4Archiving and Compliance4 topics+
- Configure Site Policies
- Configure In-Place Records Management
- Configure Information Management Policies
- Configure and Use the Content Organizer
5Creating Workflows2 topics+
- Understanding Workflows
- Create and Run a Workflow
6Implementing and Configuring Search2 topics+
- Configure Search Options
- Create Search Alerts
Dates & booking
Pick a date and book online. Prices are per person and exclude VAT.
- 7Dec
7 Dec 2026
Monday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£395per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
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Training for your team
Run this course just for your team, on a date that suits you, virtually or at your site.
- Tailored contentBuilt around your team's work and skill levels.
- Flexible schedulingDates and times that suit your team, not ours.
- Your place or onlineDelivered at your office or virtually.
- Better value per headOne trainer, one day, your whole team.
- A dedicated trainerYour team gets all of the trainer's attention.
- Relevant examplesExercises shaped around the work your team does.
Why Future Savvy
Practical training, backed properly
Rated 4.72/5
From 696 reviews by learners and clients.
Money-back guarantee
A 100% money-back guarantee, for peace of mind.
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.
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.
Absolutely Fab!! Kept us engaged, patient & informative
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
Who should attend this SharePoint for Site Administrators course?+
This course is ideal for SharePoint site owners, site administrators, IT support analysts, and power users responsible for managing or supporting SharePoint sites at an advanced level. If you’re tasked with configuring, maintaining, or optimising site operations, this course is squarely aimed at you.
How technical is the course?+
You don’t need to be a SharePoint wizard, but you should be comfortable using SharePoint as a site owner or power user. The course is designed for those managing sites, not absolute beginners, and will build your skills in practical administration tasks.
Is this course suitable for those administering SharePoint Online or on-premises?+
Yes, the course focuses on core site administration skills relevant to both SharePoint Online and on-premises versions. Where there are differences, your trainer will highlight them and cover best practice in both environments.
What are the main topics covered in this course?+
Key topics include creating and managing site collections, configuring top-level sites, metadata and content types, archiving, compliance, workflows for automation, and optimising search features. You’ll leave ready to streamline site management and support compliance requirements with confidence.
Will I get hands-on experience during the course?+
Absolutely. This course is practical and interactive, so you’ll apply each concept using real SharePoint scenarios and hands-on activities guided by an experienced instructor.
How long does this course take to complete?+
The course is a focused, one-day session, designed to maximise learning and allow you to put new skills into action immediately after training.
Do I receive a certificate of completion?+
Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a Future Savvy certificate to demonstrate your capability in SharePoint site administration.
What support do I get after the course?+
You benefit from unlimited follow-up email support for any SharePoint-related queries, plus the peace of mind of a 100% money-back guarantee on training quality.
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