Microsoft Teams Introduction with SharePoint Training

Microsoft Teams Introduction with SharePoint Training

A Practical Guide to Working Smarter with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint

Maximize Value and Team Cohesion—Book This Training In-House!

|
Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
06 August 2026 Live/Online 1 Day
12 October 2026 Live/Online 1 Day

Course Introduction

Microsoft Teams is the collaboration hub of Microsoft 365, integrating chat, meetings, calls, and Office apps to streamline teamwork. This hands-on course introduces participants to Microsoft Teams and demonstrates how to collaborate effectively, manage files, and work seamlessly with OneDrive and SharePoint for secure document management and real-time teamwork.

Prerequisites

Basic Windows and Microsoft Office skills; no prior Teams or SharePoint experience required.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Microsoft Teams Introduction with SharePoint Training, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently navigate and customize the Teams interface.

  • Create/manage teams, channels, and memberships.

  • Communicate using chat, posts, mentions, and calls.

  • Schedule, join, and manage meetings via Teams and Outlook.

  • Collaborate on files in Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

  • Share and secure documents with individuals or teams.

  • Apply best practices for collaboration, file management, and security.

Who should attend?

For team members, end users, and administrators new to Microsoft Teams who want to leverage its collaboration, communication, and document management features—including SharePoint integration.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Training

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: Introduction to Microsoft Teams

  • Teams’ role in Microsoft 365

  • Real-world collaboration scenarios

  • Accessing Teams: web, desktop, mobile

Module 2: Navigating Teams

  • Overview of Teams interface and navigation bar

  • Customizing your workspace

Module 3: Creating & Managing Teams and Channels

  • Creating teams for projects, departments, or interests

  • Managing membership, permissions, and settings

  • Setting up and organizing channels for topics or workstreams

Module 4: Conversations & Communication

  • Posting messages, replying, and using mentions

  • Using chat for private and group conversations

  • Editing, reacting, and deleting messages

Module 5: Meetings & Calls

  • Scheduling/joining meetings within Teams and via Outlook

  • Meeting controls: video, screen sharing, recording

  • Initiating and managing audio/video calls

Module 6: File Collaboration with Teams, OneDrive & SharePoint

  • Uploading, creating, and organizing files within Teams

  • Real-time co-authoring of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents

  • Managing file versions and permissions

  • Demonstration: Upload, share, and co-author a document

Module 7: Customizing Teams for Productivity

  • Pinning important documents or apps as tabs

  • Using OneNote for shared notes

  • Integrating productivity apps (Planner, Forms, etc.)

Module 8: Working with OneDrive for Business

  • Accessing and organizing personal and shared documents

  • Sharing files securely with colleagues or external users

  • Managing sharing settings and permissions

  • Recovering deleted files

Module 9: Introduction to SharePoint for Teams Users

  • What is SharePoint? Role in Microsoft 365 ecosystem

  • Difference between Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint for storage

  • Navigating a SharePoint site from Teams

  • Channel-specific file storage linked to SharePoint

Module 10: SharePoint Integration and Advanced Collaboration

  • How Teams channels connect to SharePoint libraries

  • Organizing documents by project or channel in SharePoint

  • Using version control and document history

  • Permissions: Who can view/edit files, controlling access

  • Real-world use cases: Project planning, team brainstorming, document review

  • Tools demo: Microsoft Whiteboard for collaborative brainstorming

Module 11: Best Practices and Security

  • Keeping your team’s information secure

  • Managing guest access and external sharing

  • Tips for productive, inclusive collaboration

  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Customizations Available:

This course can be tailored to focus more on SharePoint, file management, or compliance topics based on your organization’s needs.

Our Categories

Prospen

Request a Call Back

Your submission has been successful

Please check your email for confirmation

FAQs – Microsoft Teams Introduction with SharePoint Training

Find answers about course content, certification, registration, and AI skills for executive assistants.

What is the primary objective of the Microsoft Teams Introduction with SharePoint training?
This introductory course is designed to help professionals transition from disjointed communication methods to a unified digital workspace. It teaches participants how to use Microsoft Teams for modern chat, virtual meetings, and call management, while simultaneously showing how SharePoint acts as the robust, cloud-based document library that stores, secures, and organizes all of their shared team files.
Who is this introductory Teams and SharePoint course for?
This program is ideal for business professionals, administrative staff, project coordinators, operations teams, and anyone transitioning to a hybrid or remote working environment who needs a clean, practical breakdown of how Microsoft's primary collaboration tools operate together in day-to-day business workflows.
What specific collaboration features and concepts are covered?
The structured syllabus covers essential day-to-day productivity features:
  • Teams Fundamentals: Creating channels, managing active notifications, configuring group chats, and hosting video meetings.
  • SharePoint Document Libraries: Finding where Teams files are actually stored, viewing version history, and restoring older document drafts.
  • Co-Authoring & File Sharing: Collaborating on Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files inside a Teams window in real-time with colleagues.
  • Permissions & Link Sharing: Creating secure, view-only or editable sharing links for internal and external team members.
How long is this training course and what are the delivery options?
This training is run as an intensive, hands-on short course. It is delivered globally via highly interactive, live virtual training rooms and as an in-person corporate workspace masterclass for team rollouts at high-end venues across South Africa's major business districts.
Can Prospen customize this course for our company's tenant configuration?
Yes. Since corporate security rules, guest access settings, and SharePoint structures vary across IT departments, Prospen can customize this training to match your company's exact Microsoft 365 environment, internal file structures, and collaboration policies.
What materials, resources, and certification do participants receive?
All delegates who complete the course are awarded an official Prospen Africa Certificate of Completion. You will also receive an digital toolkit containing step-by-step navigation guides, short-cut cheat sheets, troubleshooting tips for common mic/video issues, and post-course email advisory support.

Related Courses

Related Articles

Discover more insights on AI, leadership, digital transformation, and professional development.

[prospen-blogs style="7" columns="3" hide_pagination="yes" cards="3" cat="microsoft-office-courses" show_description="no"]