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Updated on: 12-09-2025

Microsoft 365 - Essentials

Topics covered

Introduction to Microsoft 365

  • What is Microsoft 365?
  • Overview of key apps: Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • View online applications on Microsoft 365 website
  • NHS context: secure communication and collaboration

Sign in to Microsoft Applications

  • New user setup
  • Check account sign in
  • Search for applications

Microsoft Teams Essentials

  • Navigating Teams: chat, channels, calendar
  • Sending messages, sharing files, tagging colleagues

Outlook and Calendar Integration

  • Navigating Outlook and adjust the view
  • Access NHS.net portal on the web
  • Composing and managing emails
  • Create a new signature
  • Scheduling meetings and using calendar invites

 File Management

  • Access to OneDrive for personal file storage
  • Saving and sharing documents securely in SharePoint

Online training will be delivered via MS Teams. You will receive joining instructions the day before your selected session.

At the end of the session all delegates will:

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the core components of Microsoft 365
  • Navigate and use key apps like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive

About the course

Course Code MLCSU-TR0100
Intended Audience All staff
Delivery Method Online
Required Experience / Training No previous experience required Quiet room with access to MS Teams and headset or headphones
Duration of Training 1 hour

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