Imagine a powerful tool that allows you to communicate instantly with colleagues, which allows you share your computer screen, computer files, and even computer programs. Now imagine that this isn’t just a fantasy, it’s Microsoft Skype for Business and this training course from
Velsoft is the way to show your students the best route through the land of learning as it relates to the software.
This 12-module instructor-led package delivers a lot of bang for the buck in the training field. It covers: the basics, setting presence and location, managing contacts, alerts and alert sounds, instant messaging, audio and video calls, Skype meetings and presentations, advanced settings, and using Skype
on the system tray.
This course is fully customizable and comes with an instructor guide, exercise workbook, quick reference guide, PowerPoint slides, and more. Combine it with the Velsoft eLearning version of this course for a true blended-learning experience.
Download a free sample todayto get a true measure of how well this course can fit into your training program.
Module 1: The Basics
Opening Skype for Business
Signing In
Signing Out
Closing Skype for Business
Review Questions
Module 2: Setting Your Presence and Location
About Presence Statuses
Setting Your Presence Status on Login
Setting Your Presence While Logged In
Adding a Personal Note
Setting Your Location
Review Questions
Module 3: Managing Contacts, Part One
Adding Internal Contacts
Adding External Contacts
Creating Contact Groups
Moving Contacts to Groups
Adding Contacts to Your Favorites
Deleting Contacts and Contact Groups
Review Questions
Module 4: Managing Contacts, Part Two
Blocking Contacts
Using the Status View
Using the Relationships View
Using the New View
Review Questions
Module 5: Alerts and Alert Sounds
About Alerts
Disabling Alert Sounds
Changing Alert Sounds
Setting Status Change Alerts
Configuring Do Not Disturb
Review Questions
Module 6: Sending and Receiving Instant Messages (IM)
Sending an IM to a Contact
Responding to an Incoming IM
Using Spellcheck
Using Emoticons
Changing the Font
Viewing Conversation History
Review Questions
Module 7: Audio & Video Calls
Making an Audio Call
Making a Video Call
Recording a Video or Audio Call
Changing Audio Device Settings
Changing Video Device Settings
Review Questions
Module 8: Skype Meetings
Setting Up a Skype Meeting in Outlook
Joining a Skype Meeting
Setting Up an Impromptu Conference Call in Skype for Business
Setting Up an Impromptu Group IM Conversation
Taking Notes with OneNote
Review Questions
Module 9: Presenting with Skype for Business, Part One
Displaying a PowerPoint Presentation
Displaying a Whiteboard
Sharing Your Screen
Sharing Programs
Review Questions
Module 10: Presenting with Skype for Business, Part Two
Posting a Poll
Posting a Q&A
Sending Files to Participants
Sharing Notes with OneNote
Review Questions
Module 11: Advanced Settings
Turning Off All Pictures
Always Display the Skype for Business Window on Top
Using the Skype for Business Recording Manager
Preventing Skype for Business from Starting Automatically
Review Questions
Module 12: Using Skype for Business in the Notification Area
Viewing the Skype for Business Notification Area Icon
Changing Your Status
Signing In and Signing Out
Opening Skype for Business from the Notification Area
Closing Skype for Business from the Notification Area
Review Questions
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