What is SharePoint Online?

SharePoint Online is a cloud-based service hosted by Microsoft, widely used by businesses of all sizes. It offers all the functionality of SharePoint with the added benefits of cloud computing, including scalability, accessibility, and integration with other Microsoft 365 apps. Notably, all modules and features discussed in this course are compatible with previous versions of SharePoint, such as SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint 2019 (SharePoint Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019).

What are the Main Features of SharePoint?

  • Content Management: Easily and securely share and manage content across your business, including files, news, workflows, and data, with advanced metadata and organizational tools.

  • Social Features: Facilitate idea sharing, collaboration, and decision-making across your organization with built-in social features like shared calendars and comment sections.

  • Integration with Office 365: Seamlessly integrate SharePoint with Office 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Microsoft Project to maximize cloud productivity.

  • Database: Manage both unstructured and structured content with SharePoint Lists, Microsoft's intuitive, accessible, and powerful database system. Create custom views, validation rules, forms, and dashboards.

  • Transform Business Processes: Automate routine business processes using SharePoint's conditional and approval workflows to achieve comprehensive digital transformation.

  • Personalization: Customize your SharePoint site to suit your preferences and needs with a variety of design features.

  • Permissions: Control access to content with Microsoft’s advanced permission management system, which includes security roles, approval workflows, and single sign-on functionality.

  • Reach and Scale: Leverage cloud resources to scale SharePoint from small startups to large enterprises, with more than 90% of businesses already using Office 365.

What you will learn

  • Create Sophisticated SharePoint Team Sites

    Master the art of designing and building powerful SharePoint team sites, empowering your organization with centralized hubs for collaboration and productivity.

  • Efficiently Manage Content Across Your Organization

    Learn to effectively manage content, files, data, and knowledge using document libraries while applying versioning to ensure traceability and compliance.

  • Streamline Business Processes and Integration

    Discover how to automate business processes using Power Automate, customize forms with Power Apps, and seamlessly integrate SharePoint with third-party applications, enhancing efficiency and connectivity across your organization.

Course curriculum

    1. What is SharePoint?

    2. Uses of SharePoint

    3. SharePoint products

    4. Features of SharePoint

    5. Why learn SharePoint?

    6. Course overview

    7. Keys to success

    8. Instructor overview

    1. SharePoint trial

    2. Create an account

    3. Assign users and licenses

    4. Access SharePoint and other 365 apps

    1. Create a new site

    2. Layout of a site

    3. What is a SharePoint site?

    4. SharePoint - modern vs. classic

    1. Reference material

    2. Reference material resources

    1. Upload a file

    2. Selecting a file and its properties

    3. Adding folders

    4. Opening files

    5. Versioning

    6. Check in and check out

    7. Versioning without office files

    8. File details

    9. Deleting and restoring files

    10. Adding SharePoint files to your computer

    11. Templates

    12. Metadata - traditional method

    13. Metadata - add columns

    14. Metadata - filter and group by

    15. Metadata - adding numbers

    16. Metadata - formatting views

    17. Metadata - other columns

    18. Metadata - creating and saving views

    19. Top menu bar

    20. Attention files

    21. Add a new document library

    22. Add navigation

    23. Other libraries

    24. Picture libraries

    25. Site library settings

    1. Introduction and different types of pages

    2. Wiki page

    3. App parts - text layouts

    4. Modifying document library on a wiki page

    5. Modifying web and app parts on a wiki page

    6. Adding in photos to wiki pages

    7. Adding links to wiki pages

    8. Wiki page history

    9. Embed code

    10. Create a site page

    11. Add a picture library to site

    12. Creating heros on site pages

    13. Add contact web parts to site pages

    14. Add countdown web parts to site pages

    15. Add navigational elements to site pages

    16. Top menu bar

    17. Create a home page

    18. Add content and clean up

About this course

  • 173 lessons
  • 11.5 hours of video content

About the Instructor

Henry Habib

Productivity Educator

As a manager at one of the world's top management consulting firms, he advises F500 companies on growth strategy, operation, and analytics. He runs a publication called The Intelligent Worker, which teaches people how to be more productive at work with AI, automation, no-code, and other technologies. As a professor, Henry is passionate about teaching students on how to succeed, on work productivity topics (AI, automation, no-code, etc.). His courses have been purchased by over 200K students.

Testimonials

“I really enjoyed the course, and the speaker had an excellent voice. I highly recommend this course. Thank you.”

Cynthia G.

“I came into this course dragging my feet. I wasn't a fan of SharePoint at all, but I needed to learn it for work. I changed my mind about SharePoint within the first couple of lessons. I'm about 65% of the way through now and look forward to learning more each day. The instructor is fantastic and easy to follow.”

Stephanie B.

“Great course for SharePoint! Very easy to follow and understand. It was definitely helpful for managing my own SharePoint sites.”

Douglas M.

“Great lesson, I enjoyed learning Sharepoint and look forward to learning more from you.”

Alonzo B.

“This course was exactly what I needed. Comprehensive with very clear instructions and explanations. The instructor did a fantastic job covering the material in a very accessible way. Highly recommend both the course and the instructor!”

Michelle R.

FAQ

  • What is this course all about?

    This course offers a comprehensive journey through Microsoft SharePoint Online, spanning from beginner to expert levels. With over 15 hours of instructional video content, it's the ultimate guide for individuals seeking to harness the full potential of SharePoint for their organizations. You'll learn to empower your team by creating centralized sites that foster collaboration, engage staff, and streamline business processes.

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is tailored for a diverse range of professionals seeking to optimize their organization's efficiency and collaboration through SharePoint. It is ideal for managers keen on empowering their teams and enhancing collaboration, whether they're new to SharePoint or experienced administrators looking to expand their skills.

  • What are the requirements of the course?

    This course is designed to accommodate learners at all levels, making it accessible to beginners with no prior experience. While familiarity with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is desired, it is not a prerequisite for enrollment. Similarly, while knowledge of Office 365 applications like Power Automate and Power Apps is beneficial, it is not mandatory for participation.

  • Is thre a money back guarantee?

    Yes! Email us within 7 days of purchase and we will give you your money back, no questions asked.

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