SharePoint 2013 Collaboration for End Users

Module 1: Introduction to SharePoint 2013

This module highlights the uses and benefits of SharePoint 2013. Using SharePoint 2013 as a central repository; managing web content; for team collaboration; expansive searching; social networking; automation; and as a business intelligence centre. Also covered, is the diversity of the product versions and what functionality they include. We will also discuss how we will use a realistic scenario throughout the course that will help the delegates to relate to the content. The following topics are also covered:

• Overview of SharePoint 2013
• Central Repository for Information
• Web Content Management
• Team Collaboration
• Search
• Social Computing
• Workflows
• Business Intelligence
• SharePoint Versions
• The Training Scenario

Module 2: Finding Content

SharePoint provides the ability to store vast amounts of content in a variety of locations. This module covers a set of tools which help users efficiently locate the information they need.

• Navigation
• Search
• Search Index
• Refinements
• Best Bets
• Advanced Search
• People Search

Module 3: Working with Lists

Lists serve as the structure for calendars, discussion boards, contacts, and tasks in SharePoint 2013. This module explains the concept of lists, and then reviews popular out-of-the-box options. The operative differences of each option are highlighted through Instructor-led demonstrations. Students learn effective ways to use and contribute to lists. Demonstrations of filters and views highlight usability and efficiency. The following topics are also covered:

• How to Add and Modify Content
• Overview of Default Lists and List Templates
• Add, Modify, and Delete Content in SharePoint 2013 Lists
• Sort and Filter Content
• Advanced List Features
• Use Default and Custom Views
• Connect a List to Microsoft Outlook

Module 4: Working with Libraries

A document library is a location on a site where you can create, collect, update, and share files with other people. This module explains the benefits of using a library and teaches the student how best to work with documents in a library. The following topics are covered:

• Introduction to document libraries
• Uploading, creating and deleting documents
• Working with folders
• Working with documents in a library
• Working with document properties

Module 5: Working with Publishing Features

SharePoint 2013 has a wide array or rich Web Content Management features that can be utilised to support an internet facing site. This module provides delegates with a basic understanding of the options available in a publishing site and the advantages these can bring to successfully managing a public site or intranet portal.

• Introducing the Publishing Site
• Site Collection Images
• Reusable Content
• Working with Publishing Pages
• Using Page and Site Templates

Module 6: Leveraging Social Content in the Business

This module covers a selection of topics on the various social networking facilities that are available in SharePoint 2013. These features are a new way for SharePoint users collaborate and the successful promotion of these social networking features can really boost business performance. The following topics are covered in this module:

• Introduction Social Networking
• My Sites
• The Organisational Chart
• The News Feed
• Tags & Notes