In this course, you'll explore Microsoft 365's Ecosystem, including Office applications, collaboration tools, and cloud-based services. You’ll analyze how Microsoft 365 applications seamlessly integrate to enhance business productivity and security, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their interconnected roles. Take this opportunity to delve into Microsoft 365's automation tools, and discover how to utilize them to streamline workflows and boost overall efficiency.
The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
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The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
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What you'll learn
Gain insight into the components and services within Microsoft 365, such as Office applications, collaboration tools, and cloud-based services.
Understand the integration between Microsoft 365 applications and their pivotal role in enhancing business productivity and security.
Learn about the automation tools available within Microsoft 365 and how to leverage them to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you'll explore the primary components and services of Microsoft 365, a cloud-based suite offering a vast array of tools and capabilities for collaboration, productivity, and security. You'll learn the functionalities of Microsoft 365 apps and services, including Office 365 applications, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint. The focus will be on utilizing these applications and services for creating, communicating, collaborating, and managing tasks efficiently. By the conclusion of this module, you'll be equipped to identify and articulate the core components and services of Microsoft 365 and their role in enhancing work efficiency.
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13 videos13 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you'll learn about application integration, and then discover how to seamlessly integrate Microsoft Office applications with each other and with third-party applications employing various features and tools for integration. The focus will be on how integration improves user experience and productivity within the Microsoft Office suite and enables streamlined workflows across different applications and platforms. After completing this module, you'll be able to demonstrate the integration of Microsoft Office with other applications and Microsoft Teams.
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12 videos7 readings7 assignments
This module addresses the essential themes of security and automation within the digital workspace, emphasizing the need for protecting data and optimizing work processes. You'll explore foundational concepts of digital security, understanding how to safeguard information and systems against potential threats. Additionally, the module will introduce basic principles of automating repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in daily operations. By the end of this module, you'll understand the importance of implementing security measures and automation strategies to enhance operational productivity and resilience.
What's included
11 videos8 readings6 assignments
In this module, you'll engage in a project to recommend Microsoft 365 services for a commercial entity. You'll analyze the entity's needs, select suitable service tiers, and highlight the benefits of key Microsoft 365 applications and security features to support the entity's productivity and collaborative efforts.
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