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Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams - Fast Track (Live Online using MS Teams)
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Description

Want an insight into Teams? Then join me in this friendly, fast-paced, session to learn how to get up and running. This course would suit people that are comfortable using computers and who would be confident referring to the course materials after the session to consolidate the detail.

Please note that the course is taught using Microsoft Teams and you must have Teams installed on your computer to participate. See System requirements below for more information.

Please Note: It is important that when you book on this course, on your booking confirmation page, click on Add to Calendar to start the process to import the course appointment into your calendar. This contains the link to the MS Teams course meeting under Joining Instructions that you will use to join on the day of the course.

If you would prefer a slower paced course with more opportunity for practice then attend the Fast Track Course in the following formats:

  • See Related Courses below to take your skills further
Target audience
  • All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
  • Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
Topics covered
  • Create a team and channels
  • Team roles, owner, member, guest
  • Conversations in a channel post
  • Use chats for private messages
  • Post, read, bookmark, edit and delete messages
  • Understand how Teams links to SharePoint and OneDrive
  • Schedule a Meeting and Invite Attendees
  • Initiate a video or audio meeting on-demand
  • Files - sharing and collaborating
  • Customise Channel Tabs
  • Apps you can add into Teams (e.g. Wiki, OneNote, Forms)
Format
  • Interactive live online training that is instructor-led with video, demonstrations and practical activities
System requirements
  • Installed Microsoft Teams app.
  • It is possible to join using Edge or Chrome but there is less functionality when using a browser.
  • Important: The instructor cannot troubleshoot access to Microsoft Teams on the day of the course. If you are in an institution that is managing their own Teams tenancy (CAMENT, JBS, medschl and some of the colleges) then you may not have access to the files or calendar used in the course. Please contact the instructor in advance to discuss this.
Notes

What we expect from participants

  • The course will be taught using Microsoft Teams.
  • Please join the meeting at least 5 minutes before the start time to avoid disruptions.
  • If any files need to be downloaded and opened, ensure this is done before joining the meeting so you’re prepared to follow the exercises.
  • At the start of the lesson, please turn on your microphone and camera, introduce yourself, and say hello. Once the lesson begins, keep your microphone muted but leave your camera on. This helps the trainer assess your understanding. There is nothing worse for the trainer than speaking to an audience they can’t see.
  • Participants are expected to actively engage with the lesson and the trainer. Our lessons are not webinars where you can sit and watch. There will be activities to do.
  • Feel free to ask questions at any time.
  • If the trainer requests you to raise your hand on Teams to indicate you’ve completed an exercise, please do so promptly to help them decide when to proceed.
  • We welcome your interaction throughout the course. Your contribution will enhance your own experience as well as that of others. Thank you.
Duration
  • One half day session
Frequency
  • Termly
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Theme
Collaboration & Communication

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