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Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based platform used for creating websites, managing documents, and collaborating within organizations. It allows teams to store, organize, share, and access information securely from any device. SharePoint is often used to build intranet sites, manage workflows, and integrate with Microsoft (Spartan) 365 tools like OneDrive and Teams.

 

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Getting Started as an End User
  • Introduction to SharePoint (Article)

    Microsoft Support has numerous training articles and videos for each of their software tools, including SharePoint. In this series of articles, read/watch through them all or pick and choose which ones you need to help you get started with topics such as:

    • Sign in to SharePoint
    • Move and organize documents and files
    • Document collaboration and co-authoring
    • Introduction to lists

     

    Note: Find more from Microsoft Support - SharePoint help & learning at the bottom of this page. 

     

    Modality: Article; Video
    Source: Microsoft

     

    Learn how to get started with SharePoint here

  • How to Use Microsoft SharePoint (Video)

    In this step-by-step YouTube tutorial with Kevin Stratvert, learn how you can use Microsoft SharePoint to create a site on your intranet. Learn the basics of what SharePoint is and how you can use it to inform your team and broader organization about your project or initiative.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: YouTube
    Time: 22 minutes, 30 seconds

     

    Learn how to use SharePoint here

  • SharePoint Document Library Tutorial (Video)

    In this step-by-step YouTube tutorial with Kevin Stratvert, learn how you can use document libraries in Microsoft SharePoint. A document library provides a secure place to store files where you and your co-workers can find them easily, work on them together, and access them from any device at any time. For example, you can use a document library on a site in SharePoint to store all files related to a specific project or a specific client. Adding files or moving files between folders is as easy as dragging and dropping them from one location to another.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: YouTube
    Time: 20 minutes, 22 seconds

     

    Learn about document libraries in SharePoint here

Content Management for Editors Site Management for Administrators
  • How to be a SharePoint Administrator (Article)

    Microsoft Support has numerous training articles and videos for each of their software tools, including SharePoint. In this series of articles, read/watch through them all or pick and choose which ones you need to help you get started with topics such as:

    • Compliance in SharePoint
    • Admin Center
    • Branding
    • Security and Access control

     

    Note: Find more from Microsoft Support - SharePoint help & learning at the bottom of this page. 

     

    Modality: Article; Video
    Source: Microsoft

     

    Learn about being an administrator in SharePoint here

  • SharePoint Online Site Manager Tutorials (Video)

    Become proficient in the foundational concepts necessary to build, manage, and support a SharePoint Online site. This course has been designed from start to finish to provide the latest information on tools available, as well as effective strategies for implementation in the areas of metadata, permissions, site structure, and more.

    In these YouTube videos from Learnit Training, learn how to manage an online SharePoint site in three different levels: 

     

    1. Beginner Tutorial (Time: 2 hours, 46 minutes)
    2. Intermediate Tutorial (Time: 2 hours, 17 minutes)
    3. Advanced Tutorial (Time: 39 minutes, 10 seconds)

     

    Tip: Click on the description in the video for topics and their timestamps.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: YouTube

     

Integration with Microsoft (Spartan) 365 and Power Platform

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Microsoft Help & Learning - Microsoft SharePoint

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LinkedIn Learning - Microsoft SharePoint

Note: Requires a paid membership to LinkedIn Learning

  • SharePoint Online Essential Training: The Basics (Course)

    In this course, Gini von Courter demonstrates the essential skills you need to work with SharePoint Online. Gini covers essential features such as log in, navigation, use of team and communication sites, editing and coauthoring documents, working with lists, integration with Microsoft 365, and document storage.

    She begins with basics like logging in and using the start page, then jumps into navigation, permissions, editing your profile, searching in SharePoint Online, posting news, and much more. Gini guides you through using the document library in SharePoint Online, as well as opening, editing, and saving a document. She shows you how to manage documents, view versions, share files, and more. Gini goes over how to use list apps in SharePoint, then finishes up with useful advice on integrating SharePoint Online with Teams and the SharePoint mobile app.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 2 hours, 1 minute

     

    Learn the basic essentials of SharePoint here

  • SharePoint Online Essential Training: Beyond the Basics (Course)

    Interested in taking your SharePoint Online skills to the next level? In this course, instructor Gini von Courter guides you past basic concepts, focusing instead on techniques that can help power users and site owners leverage the intermediate and advanced features of SharePoint Online.

    Gini takes you through how to create a site, apply a logo and theme, and associate a site with a hub. She shows how to work with list apps, including how to edit a list form using PowerApps. She also demonstrates how to automate SharePoint with workflows, as well as how to leverage other tools in the Microsoft Power Platform and Office to further extend the capabilities of this powerful collaboration software. Discover how to customize page layouts and web parts, work with permissions, and more.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 3 hours, 35 minutes

     

    Learn beyond the basic essentials of SharePoint here

  • SharePoint: Site Customization (Course)

    If you’re a SharePoint site owner, you may not realize how many options for configuration you have at your disposal. You can control the look and functionality of the SharePoint sites you manage. In this course, Bill Kulterman shows you how to customize your SharePoint site to better fit your company's brand and optimize your team's workflow.

    Get simple customization tips to add navigation, apply out-of-the-box themes, create and edit pages, change layouts, and insert elements such as backgrounds, images, and custom colors. Learn how to add and work with Web Parts to provide more functionality and a better user experience. From images and documents, to lists, shared calendars, and quick links, Bill teaches you the skills you need to get the most out of SharePoint and its many important, customizable features.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 1 hour, 31 minutes

     

    Learn how to customize a SharePoint site here

     

  • SharePoint Admin Essential Training (Course)

    This course provides a comprehensive guide to administering and optimizing SharePoint for organizational success. Instructor Philip Gold explores key features like the SharePoint Admin Center, site architecture, user profile management, and modern security configurations.

    The course delves into advanced topics, including records management, collaboration tools, and business service integrations, ensuring that you can configure SharePoint to meet your organization’s unique needs. Through hands-on insights into storage management, multilingual support, and governance, gain the skills to navigate challenges and enhance productivity. By the end, you’ll be better equipped to leverage SharePoint’s full potential for a scalable and secure collaboration environment.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Explain the principles of SharePoint site architecture, hub sites, and records management to optimize organizational workflows.
    • Manage user profiles, configure permissions, and enable security features to match hybrid and remote workforce requirements.
    • Evaluate and implement retention policies, business services, and collaboration tools for scalable solutions.
    • Design and maintain multilingual site settings, site associations, and custom app deployments to enhance user experience.
    • Troubleshoot common admin challenges and assess SharePoint configurations for alignment with organizational goals and governance standards.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes

     

    Learn the essentials of being an Admin in SharePoint site here

  • Collaborating with SharePoint and Teams (Course)

    In this course, author and instructor Gini von Courter leverages SharePoint online features to improve the Microsoft Teams experience, demonstrating how to effectively use permissions, share and collaborate on files, and integrate with Microsoft Teams. Gain practical skills in managing profile settings, navigating SharePoint, and leveraging its features for team communication. Master the art of collaboration with tools designed to streamline your workflow and enhance productivity.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Describe how permissions function in SharePoint for effective collaboration and access control.
    • Utilize SharePoint and Teams to share and collaborate on files seamlessly.
    • Manage and customize profile settings within SharePoint for a personalized user experience.
    • Collaborate on files in SharePoint, including co-authoring and submitting them for approval.

     

    Modality: Video
    Source: LinkedIn Learning (Requires paid membership)
    Time: 1 hour, 21 minutes

     

    Learn about collaborating with SharePoint and Teams site here

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elevateU - Microsoft SharePoint

Note: MSU Faculty and Staff Only

elevateU offers a vast selection of SharePoint training videos and courses. Select whichever one fits your needs best:

SharePoint End User Channel (using SharePoint)

SharePoint Server Channel (creation and maintenance)