Microsoft Teams Advanced Training

Microsoft Teams Advanced Training

Maximize Microsoft Teams potential. This advanced training covers configuration, enhanced communication, SharePoint/OneDrive integration, external collaboration, and productivity tools for experienced users.

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
14 October 2026 Live/Online 1 Day
11 December 2026 Live/Online 1 Day

Course Introduction

This advanced, hands-on training is designed for experienced Microsoft Teams users and departmental support staff seeking to master advanced features and best practices. Participants will deepen their expertise in configuring Teams settings, optimizing communication, integrating with SharePoint and OneDrive, managing external collaboration, and utilizing productivity-enhancing tools. The Microsoft Teams Advanced Training course blends real-world scenarios with live demonstrations to empower participants to support organizational adoption, drive collaboration, and unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams.

Prerequisites

  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

  • Practical experience using Microsoft Teams

Course Objectives

By the end of this Microsoft Teams Advanced Training course, participants will be able to:

  • Manage and configure Teams, channels, and advanced settings

  • Leverage communication features for seamless collaboration

  • Integrate Teams with SharePoint and OneDrive to streamline file management

  • Customize the Teams environment using tabs, apps, and third-party integrations

  • Master advanced meeting and chat features

  • Utilize the Teams mobile app for productivity on the go

Who should attend?

This Microsoft Teams Advanced Training course is ideal for:

  • Power users and team leads responsible for supporting others on Teams

  • IT support staff or champions assisting organizational Teams migrations

  • Anyone looking to maximize efficiency with advanced Teams features

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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1: Advanced Team Management

  • Creating a Team from an existing SharePoint site

  • Managing, archiving, and restoring Teams

  • Organizing teams and channels for optimal collaboration

Module 2: Enhanced Communication Tools

  • Setting Out of Office in Teams

  • Sending emails from Outlook to Teams (and vice versa)

  • Posting conversations from Teams to Outlook

  • Managing notifications and mentions efficiently

Module 3: SharePoint & OneDrive Integration

  • Creating channels from SharePoint folders

  • Working with Team document libraries

  • Setting up read-only folders and controlling access

  • Moving and copying files across Teams and SharePoint

  • Creating and customizing columns and library views

  • Setting up alerts for document and library changes

  • Creating and sharing new documents directly from desktop applications

  • Sharing PDFs and other file types efficiently

Module 4: Customising Your Team Environment

  • Adding and configuring List tabs

  • Integrating Whiteboard for visual collaboration

  • Adding and using OneNote notebook tabs

  • Pinning apps and tabs for team productivity

Module 5: Advanced Meetings Management

  • Setting up and managing breakout rooms

  • Collaboratively taking and sharing meeting notes

  • Using advanced meeting options (e.g., lobby, permissions, recording)

Module 6: Advanced Chat Features

  • Using Loop components for dynamic collaboration

  • Utilizing quoted replies, read receipts, and message forwarding

  • Scheduling messages for delivery at a later time

Module 7: Productivity & Workflow Tools

  • Using the Calls feature for voice and video calls

  • Leveraging the Approvals app to streamline requests

  • Introducing Power Automate to automate tasks and workflows

Module 8: Teams Mobile Application

  • Navigating the Teams mobile app

  • Collaborating on the go: accessing files, chat, and meetings

  • Mobile-specific settings and notifications

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FAQs – Microsoft Teams Advanced Training

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What is the primary objective of the Microsoft Teams Advanced training course?
This advanced course focuses on maximizing organizational productivity, governance, and automation within Microsoft Teams. It goes beyond standard messaging and video calls to help power users, team leaders, and administrators master advanced settings, seamless third-party app integrations, automated custom workflows, and deep collaborative features.
Who is this advanced Microsoft Teams training designed for?
This program is designed specifically for department heads, project managers, IT administrators, power users, and team leaders who already understand the basics of Microsoft Teams and want to utilize its full capabilities to streamline complex organizational workflows and secure team spaces.
What advanced capabilities and technical topics are covered?
The advanced syllabus focuses on high-level administrative, integration, and security functions:
  • Advanced Governance & Settings: Setting up private vs. shared channels, defining custom user permissions, and managing guest access rules.
  • App Integrations & Connectors: Connecting native and third-party services (such as Planner, Power BI, Jira, and Trello) directly into active tabs.
  • Workflow Automation: Leveraging Power Automate (Flow) within Teams to build automated notifications, approval chains, and automated responses.
  • Advanced Meeting Features: Setting up large-scale webinars, managing interactive breakout rooms, and configuring specialized meeting policies.
What is the duration of this course and how is it delivered?
This is structured as an intensive, practical short course. It is delivered globally via interactive, live virtual training rooms led by Microsoft certified instructors, as well as on-site corporate classroom sessions at modern commercial venues across major cities in South Africa.
Can Prospen customize this advanced program for our company's administrative needs?
Yes. Prospen can tailor the training to align directly with your company's internal IT policies, active security compliance standards, specific third-party business apps, and internal Power Platform configurations. This ensures that the custom workflows built during the course are immediately functional in your actual live environment.
What certification and resource packages are provided after completion?
Upon successfully completing this advanced training, participants receive an official Prospen Africa Certificate of Completion. You will also receive an advanced digital reference toolkit, custom Power Automate workflow templates, governance checklist guides, and access to post-course email advisory support.

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