Manage Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps in Microsoft Teams Online Training

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UPDATED: April 6, 2022

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This intermediate Manage Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps in Microsoft Teams training equips administrators to optimize collaboration and communication within a Microsoft 365 environment. Learn to plan, deploy, and configure essential Microsoft tools for efficient teamwork. Perfect for those starting a career in collaboration engineering or managing associates, this course enhances your ability to implement and maintain Microsoft Teams solutions effectively.

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What you'll learn

Matching company and team needs with the appropriate Microsoft 365 tool
Planning and deploying Microsoft 365 collaboration apps
Creating and managing teams, and managing apps in Teams
Managing collaboration experiences for chats and channels

FAQs

What is Microsoft Teams, and what are Teams channels and chats?

Microsoft Teams is an online collaboration platform built for team communication and collaboration. A Channel is a virtual space within Teams where members can share files and hold discussions. A Chat is a private or group conversation within Teams, where members can instant message, share files, and make video calls. Channels and Chats are features of Teams, and this course teaches how to modify and improve them with applications and custom settings.

Who should take this course on managing Teams chats, channels and apps?

This is a good course for anyone who uses Microsoft Teams in any form. That includes non-IT professionals or management & leadership who simply use it to communicate, as well as IT project managers, systems administrators, and collaboration engineers. Essentially, anyone who's trying to improve their organization's collaboration or improve workflows should seriously consider taking this course and learning how to get the most out of the Microsoft collaboration suite.

Why should I take this chats, channels and apps in Microsoft Teams course?

Efficiency is the biggest reason to take a course on using Microsoft Teams. Teams isn't an especially confusing platform, but it is highly versatile, which means it has a lot of potentially confusing options, features and tools. If your organization uses Microsoft Teams, you run the real risk of wasting a lot of time if you don't take a course on the best ways to use it and implement its features.

Is this Microsoft Teams management course associated with any certifications?

No, this course on managing chats, teams, channels and apps in Microsoft teams is focused on practical skills related to using Teams in an everyday setting, not passing an exam. If you're planning on earning a certification, this short, skills-focused course can help you as a part of a bigger learning plan to prepare for a Microsoft credential related to Teams, like Teams Administrator Associate, or Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate.

What are the differences between Teams chats, Teams channels and Teams?

Teams, Channels and Chats are all different features of Microsoft Teams, and they each serve distinct purposes. Teams are simply groups of users, usually organized by department within an organization or by project. The major difference between a Channel and a Chat in Microsoft Teams is that Channels have features and interface options that facilitate long-term planning and collaboration whereas a Chat is usually a short-term or instantaneous communication.

Who is this for?

This Manage Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps in Microsoft Teams training is considered associate-level Microsoft training, which means it was designed for administrators. This management skills course is designed for associates with three to five years of experience with Microsoft management tools.

What our learners say

Very easy and fun way to learn. Keith Barker is my favorite, he'll throw in jokes here and there and it makes me remember certain study points. I highly recommend this app and purchasing subscriptions, it is truly worth the money.
Joshua E. | IT Systems Administrator
The more I put into learning, the more skills I’m going to have — and the better I’m going to be technically.
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It feels like the best and the brightest people are training with you — and they are just hanging out with you and showing you the ropes.
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Study plan

Download the free Manage Chat, Teams, Channels, and Apps in Microsoft Teams Online Training study plan to complete this course in about 5 hours.

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