Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s cloud-based productivity tool, which incorporates online services with desktop apps and other Microsoft tools.
Getting Started with Microsoft 365 is intended to introduce users to Microsoft 365 and get started with basic tasks. They will become familiar with the apps and services included in a business subscription, file storage with OneDrive, and how to manage users, domains, and security.
By the end of this course, users should be comfortable with logging into and out of their accounts and modifying basic account settings. They will become familiar with the apps and services available in their subscription and how to communicate with others using OneDrive, as well as perform administrative tasks (such as managing users and groups within Microsoft 365), manage domains, and use the Security and Compliance Center.
About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How to Use This Book
Lesson 1: Getting Started
TOPIC A: About Microsoft 365
What is Microsoft 365?
What is Included in Microsoft 365?
What are the Requirements to Use Microsoft 365?
Frequently Asked Questions
TOPIC B: Navigating Your Account
Log into Microsoft 365
Navigate the Office Landing Page
Update your Profile
Log Out of Microsoft 365
Activity 1-2: Navigating Your Account
TOPIC C: Finding Help and Changing Settings
Search for Help
View Settings
Change Your Password
Change Your Language
Activity 1-3: Finding Help and Changing Account Settings
TOPIC D: Using Desktop Office Apps
Download and Install Office Apps
Opening the Office Desktop App
Signing into Microsoft 365 from Office Apps
Activity 1-4: Download and Install Office
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Your Subscription Package
TOPIC A: Included Apps
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Access
Publisher
OneNote
Activity 2-1: Exploring Microsoft Apps
TOPIC B: Included Services
Microsoft Teams
OneDrive
SharePoint
Exchange
Activity 2-2: Exploring Microsoft Services
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: File Storage and Collaboration
TOPIC A: Getting Started with OneDrive for Business
What is OneDrive for Business?
Add Files to OneDrive
Create Files
Organize Files
Delete Files
Activity 3-1: Getting Started with OneDrive for Business
TOPIC B: Collaborating Using OneDrive for Business
Use the Discover Feature
Share Files
Configure OneDrive for Business Sync
Sync One Drive for Business to Your Computer
Back Up Files
Protect Files
Activity 3-2: Collaborating Using OneDrive for Business
TOPIC C: Using Delve
What is Delve?
Search Using Delve
Add Results to Favorites
Share with Delve
Use Boards
Activity 3-3: Using Delve
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Managing Users
TOPIC A: Getting Started as an Administrator
What is an Administrator?
Navigate the Admin Center
Use the Message Center
Use the Service Health Center
Activity 4-1: Getting Started as an Administrator
TOPIC B: Managing Users
Add a User
Edit a User
Reset a User Password
Delete a User
Add Contacts
Activity 4-2: Managing Users
TOPIC C: Managing Groups
Add a Group
Edit a Group
Delete a Group
Create Shared Mailboxes
Activity 4-3: Managing Groups
TOPIC D: Managing Resources
Add Rooms or Equipment
View Sites
Change Site Sharing Settings
Add Sites
Activity 4-4: Managing Resources
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Managing Security
TOPIC A: Managing Domains
What is a Domain?
View Current Domains
Add a Domain
Add a Domain to Email Accounts
Activity 5-1: Managing Domains
TOPIC B: Security and Compliance
Navigate the Security & Compliance Center
Create Alerts
Manage Alerts
Manage User Permissions for the Security & Compliance Center
Manage Data Loss Prevention Policies
Activity 5-2: Managing Security and Compliance
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson Lab 2-2
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Lesson Lab 4-2
Lesson 5
Lesson Lab 5-1
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Glossary