K2's Improving Productivity With Microsoft 365/Office 365 Cloud Applications
Course Information
4
CPE Credits
4-Hour Course
Computer Software and Applications (4 Credits)
Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Applications and the Office 365/Microsoft 365 Subscription Models
Prerequisites
Intermediate
Program Level
No
Preparation
Course Information
4
CPE Credits
4-Hour Course
Computer Software and Applications (4 Credits)
Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Applications and the Office 365/Microsoft 365 Subscription Models
Prerequisites
Intermediate
Program Level
No
Preparation
Major Topics
Small businesses have unique and specific technology needs, including those around remote access. Whether team members need remote access to desktops, data, voice services, instant messaging, or Cloud-based services, sometimes the list of available options can be overwhelming!
In this course, you will learn about practical solutions for facilitating remote access in small businesses. Among other items, included in this program is a detailed review of various solutions to provide remote access to a desktop, how to work securely from remote locations, key considerations when selecting Cloud-based solutions, and how to facilitate communication and collaboration in remote environments.
Course Description
Many Microsoft 365/Office 365 subscriptions include powerful cloud services for improving productivity. Foundational services, such as SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Exchange Online, join with other powerful tools such as Teams, Planner, Power Automate, Forms, and Power Apps to provide a productivity platform second to none. Unfortunately, most users will never benefit from working with these tools, simply because they remain unaware of these features.
Make plans now to attend this session, so that you can learn about the “rest” of your subscription and how these cloud-based applications can enhance personal and team productivity, while simultaneously facilitating remote working arrangements. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the knowledge and guidance necessary to take full advantage of your investment in Microsoft 365/Office 365.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify relevant, Cloud-based components of the Office 365/Microsoft 365 subscription model
- Differentiate between OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online
- Cite examples of how Teams can improve productivity and enhance collaboration and communication
- List examples of other Cloud-based services available through an Office 365/Microsoft 365 subscription
- Specify situations in which tools such as Planner, Power Automate, Bookings, Stream, and Sway might enhance individual and organizational productivity, efficiency, and profitability
Who is the course for?
Excel users who want to improve Excel-based reporting processes to create accurate reports quickly and easily CPAs and other business professionals who are seeking to leverage their Office 365/Microsoft 365 subscriptions by taking advantage of some of the Cloud-based features available in these environments.
Instructional Delivery Method
Group-live demonstration and discussion. This session is “laptop-friendly,” and we encourage participants to follow along on their own devices.