Kubicle

Microsoft Teams has become a cornerstone of modern collaboration—especially in hybrid and remote work environments. Kubicle’s new course, Microsoft Teams, introduces the full range of core and advanced features that support communication, document sharing, task management, and meeting coordination across teams and departments.

This course equips learners with practical skills to make full use of Teams as an integrated workspace.

Course Overview: Microsoft Teams
The course walks through the Teams interface, key collaboration tools, and best practices for daily usage. It also introduces integrations with Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, and OneDrive—giving learners the tools to streamline work, manage tasks, and collaborate effectively.

Included Lessons:

• Introduction to Microsoft Teams
  Outlines how Teams supports hybrid collaboration and compares it to alternative platforms like Google Workspace.
• Navigating the Teams Interface
  Explores the main dashboard and how to customize the user profile for visibility and usability.
• Understanding Teams and Channels
  Explains how to organize workspaces using Teams and Channels and manage access to relevant groups.
• Chats
  Covers private and group chat functionality, including formatting, file sharing, and etiquette.
• Communicating in Channels
  Highlights structured communication through Channel posts, mentions, replies, and notifications.
• Working with Files
  Explains how to collaborate on shared documents, with integrations across SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Meetings
  Demonstrates how to schedule and run meetings, use breakout rooms, and manage in-meeting settings.
• Staying Organized with Your Teams Calendar
  Covers calendar use, activity tracking, and search functions to stay up to date across Teams.
• Best Practices for Using Teams
  Offers guidance on when to use Chats vs. Channels, naming conventions, and productivity shortcuts.
• Task Management with Planner
  Introduces Microsoft Planner as a task tracking tool within Teams, including visual task boards and assignments.
• Advanced Teams
  Explores apps, bots, workflows, and emerging features like AI copilots to extend Teams’ capabilities.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Navigate and use core features within Microsoft Teams
• Communicate effectively through Chats and Channels
• Organize meetings, manage calendars, and collaborate on shared documents
• Use integrated tools like Planner, SharePoint, and OneDrive for seamless task management
• Apply best practices and explore advanced features to tailor Teams to organizational needs

This course supports teams looking to improve digital collaboration, standardize usage of Microsoft Teams, or onboard new users to the platform.

SharePoint is a core part of the Microsoft 365 suite, widely used for document management, internal communication, and team collaboration. Kubicle’s latest course, Getting Started with SharePoint, introduces the key features and tools of SharePoint Online, helping learners build confidence in creating, managing, and collaborating through SharePoint sites.

This course provides foundational training suitable for both new users and those transitioning from legacy systems.

Course Overview: SharePoint Essentials
Learners will explore SharePoint’s structure, functionality, and integration across Microsoft 365. From navigation and document libraries to custom lists and Microsoft Teams integration, this course enables learners to support everyday collaboration and file management more effectively.

Included Lessons:

• Introduction to SharePoint
  Explains SharePoint’s role in Microsoft 365 and its value as a collaboration and information-sharing tool.
• SharePoint Navigation
  Introduces the SharePoint Online interface, including the Start Page and navigation options.
• SharePoint and OneDrive
  Clarifies the differences between SharePoint and OneDrive, and how they work together in shared and personal file storage.
• SharePoint Sites
  Explores Team Sites and Communication Sites—how they differ and when to use each.
• Creating and Managing Sites
  Covers site setup, template use, member permissions, and basic site management tasks.
• Pages
  Shows how to create and customize pages using web parts like text blocks, buttons, and images.
• Document Libraries
  Explains how to manage files collaboratively using version control, metadata, and organization best practices.
• Lists
  Introduces SharePoint Lists as tools for tracking, data entry, and structured team workflows.
• SharePoint and Teams
  Details how SharePoint integrates with Microsoft Teams for seamless communication and content access.
• Best Practices
  Provides guidance on organizing sites, managing access, and maintaining long-term usability.
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls
  Outlines frequent SharePoint mistakes and how to avoid or troubleshoot them effectively.

Key Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Navigate and use key features in SharePoint Online
• Set up and manage Team Sites and Communication Sites
• Use document libraries and lists to organize content and track work
• Integrate SharePoint with Teams for more efficient collaboration
• Apply best practices and avoid common configuration issues

This course is ideal for teams adopting SharePoint or expanding its use across departments, supporting digital collaboration and structured content management.