About this course
Teams can either be a noisy chat room or the place where work gets done. This course shows you how to set up Teams so communication is clear, files are easy to find, and meetings are actually productive. We start with structure: when to use teams vs. channels, how to name channels so people understand them, and how to avoid the “too many channels” problem. You’ll learn a simple framework for deciding what belongs in chat (quick coordination) versus what belongs in a channel (work that needs history). We also cover notifications, mentions, and status — so you stay responsive without being interrupted all day. Next we build a clean collaboration workflow around files. You’ll learn how Teams stores files, how to pin the right resources, and how to keep a single, trusted version of documents. We cover practical habits: meeting notes in the channel, linking files instead of uploading duplicates, and organizing tabs for tools your team uses often. Meetings are a big part of Teams. You’ll learn how to schedule meetings with purpose, create agendas, use screen sharing and presenter modes, record responsibly, and share follow-up tasks. We also cover etiquette that makes remote work smoother: when to use video, how to handle chat during meetings, and how to keep decisions visible for everyone. By the end you’ll have a repeatable setup: teams and channels that make sense, notification settings that protect focus, and meeting workflows that produce outcomes — not just calendar blocks. The goal is a professional collaboration environment that feels modern, calm, and genuinely helpful.
What you'll learn
- Team/channel structure that scales
- Notifications, mentions, and focus-friendly settings
- File collaboration: single source of truth
- Meetings: agendas, sharing, recording, follow-up
- Professional etiquette for remote teams
Anyone who uses Office at work or school and wants a clean, professional workflow. If you feel like you “know the basics” but your files still look messy, this course is built for you.
Requirements: Office installed is recommended. A laptop/desktop is best for hands-on practice.
Choose your plan
Monthly
- Full access to all courses
- Downloadable templates
- Email support
6 months
- Everything in Monthly
- Priority updates & new templates
- Great value
Yearly
- Everything in Monthly
- Stay up-to-date year round
- Lowest monthly cost
Course outline
- Module 1 — Setup: workspace, settings, and the “professional defaults” that save you time.
- Module 2 — Core skills: the daily features you will use constantly (with shortcuts).
- Module 3 — Workflow: templates, consistency, and how to avoid common mistakes.
- Module 4 — Project: build a realistic deliverable and polish it to a professional finish.
Instructor note
This course is designed in a UDEMY-style format: short lessons, clear chapters, and practical outcomes. The goal is not to memorize menus, but to build confidence you can apply immediately.