SharePoint 2013 for End Users

Course details

Microsoft SharePoint Server is a powerful collaboration tool that serves a very useful purpose in any office. This course takes students through the steps to learn how to get the most out of SharePoint Server 2013. Students will learn about getting started with SharePoint Server 2013; configuring and customising a site; creating and working with libraries and project summaries; managing site content; modifying pages; and customizing alerts and permissions.

Objectives

By the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functions and features in SharePoint Server 2013 and be able to do the following

• Configure and Customize your Site
• Create and Use Document Libraries and Lists
• Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft Office
• Use Views and Alerts

Content

Getting Started with SharePoint Server

• What is SharePoint Server?
• Opening a SharePoint Site
• Understanding the Home Page

Configuring Your Site

• Adding Users
• Configuring SharePoint Permissions
• Creating Apps
• Adding a Project Summary
• Managing Site Content

Customizing Your Site

• Changing the Look of Your Site
• Customizing the Title, Description and Logo
• Editing the Quick Launch Links
• Removing the “Get Started” Tiles

Creating Document Libraries

• Creating a New Document Library
• Adding Items to a Document Library
• Customizing Document Library Views
• Customizing Document Library Settings
• Deleting a Document Library

Working with Document Libraries

• Moving and Renaming Items
• Using Tags and Notes
• Sharing Items
• Deleting Items

Creating and Working with List Apps

• Announcements
• Contacts
• Links
• Calendars
• Tasks
• Custom Lists

Other Topics

• Using Wiki Page Libraries
• Creating a Blog
• Integrating with Microsoft Office
• Creating and Managing Alerts
• Modifying Pages
• Modifying Views and Creating Custom Views

Prerequisites

You should have a basic understanding of Windows, experience using Internet Explorer or an equivalent browser and a basic knowledge of Office applications like Word, Excel and Outlook.

Who should attend?

Those who have little or no knowledge of SharePoint Server 2013 but who will be using SharePoint Server 2013 in their day to day tasks.