Microsoft Teams for Collaboration

This hands-on course showcases how Teams can be used far beyond just chat and video calls. Learn how to streamline communication, share files effortlessly, collaborate on documents in real-time, manage projects, and integrate with other Microsoft 365 tools like Planner, Loop, and SharePoint. Whether you're working in-office, remote, or hybrid - discover how Teams can become your central workspace for teamwork and productivity.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently navigate and use Teams to enhance communication and teamwork
• Collaborate on files, projects and tasks in real-time using Microsoft 365 integrations
• Set up Teams, channels, tabs and apps to support the way your team works
• Manage meetings, shared calendars, and team discussions more effectively
• Utilise Microsoft Teams as a central workspace for management and teamwork
• Discover features that reduce email dependency and streamline workflows

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Staff using Microsoft Teams who want to unlock more of its collaborative power
• Managers looking to centralise communication and file-sharing across teams
• Anyone working in a hybrid, remote or multi-location workplace

Prerequisites: Delegates should be familiar with basic Microsoft 365 navigation and have access to Microsoft Teams. No prior Teams experience required.

Course Outline

Foundations of Effective Collaboration

• The evolving workplace: collaboration vs communication

• Showcase of the power of Microsoft Teams as a workspace

• Discussion around existing collaboration challenges

• Examples of effective workspaces

• How teams can be utilised within your business

Getting Started with Microsoft Teams

• Understanding the structure: Teams, Channels, Tabs and Chat

• Navigating the Teams interface

• When to use Teams vs Outlook

Communicating Effectively

• Using chat, mentions and threaded conversations

• Running engaging Teams meetings (including breakout rooms)

• Using shared calendars and meeting notes

Collaborating on Documents

• Sharing, editing, and co-authoring files live in Teams

• Organising files with SharePoint

• Version control and document history

Customising Your Teams Experience

• Pinning tabs, apps and useful tools

• Using the Loop app inside Teams

• Working with OneNote, Forms, and other integrations

Managing Projects in Teams

• Introduction to Microsoft Planner in Teams

• Creating and assigning tasks

• Using To Do, Planner and Tasks by Planner to manage workloads

Staying Organised and Productive

• Notifications, activity feed and search tools

• Reducing email dependency

• Best practices for keeping Teams tidy and efficient

Reflections & Planning

• Identify immediate opportunities to apply what you’ve learned

• Create your action plan for improving collaboration in your team