# Microsoft Teams Bootcamp Course Canonical URL: ## Overview This bootcamp is designed to help you master and get started with Microsoft® Teams®, the essential communications tool in the Microsoft® 365® suite. Microsoft Teams enables individuals and organizations to chat, share ideas, collaborate on files, and work together seamlessly. You can use Teams for quick chats, virtual meetings, online calls, and sharing files and resources. The app is available in desktop, web, and mobile versions, and once you're familiar with the desktop app, you can easily transfer that knowledge to the web and mobile apps, allowing you to connect through Teams wherever your work takes you. ## What you'll learn - Send messages to colleagues using Teams. - Call and meet with people in Teams. - Lead a meeting. - Configure your Teams environment. - Share files and app content. - Create and configure Teams. ## Prerequisites Students should have prior experience using Microsoft 365 applications and basic Windows navigation skills, including managing files and working with Office apps. ## Curriculum #### Module 1: Messaging in Teams - Navigate the Teams interface and understand core layout and components. - Initiate one-on-one and group chats with contacts. - Use posts and replies in team channels for collaborative communication. #### Module 2: Calling and Meeting in Teams - Make audio and video calls using Teams’ built-in tools. - Schedule, join, and conduct online meetings. - Collaborate during meetings using chat, screen sharing, and reactions. #### Module 3: Leading Meetings in Teams - Conduct professional presentations within the Teams platform. - Manage meeting participants, roles, and settings effectively. - Utilize meeting tools such as whiteboards, breakout rooms, and recordings. #### Module 4: Collaborating with Files and Apps - Share files in chats and team channels. - Co-author documents using Office apps directly within Teams. - Integrate and manage apps, bots, and connectors to extend functionality. #### Module 5: Configuring the Teams Environment - Customize general application preferences and appearance settings. - Set up notification alerts and privacy configurations. - Configure call options, audio/video devices, and accessibility settings. #### Module 6: Creating and Managing Teams - Create and manage new teams aligned with projects or departments. - Set up and configure channels for different workflows or topics. - Add and manage tabs for fast access to apps, files, and tools. ## Instructors ### Linda Haynes-Jackson — Instructor Linda Haynes-Jackson has worked as a contractor to the Federal Government and Graduate School for over 35 years. She facilitates a plethora of training classes, which include all levels of Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Power BI, Power Pivot, Access, Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. In addition, she offers: Customer Service training and Section 508 Compliant Guidelines. She has delivered instruction to all levels of staff, including those who require special accommodations, and has received numerous training instruction awards. Her doctorate studies in Personnel Administration were at New York University. She has an M.A. from Villanova University and a B.S. from Temple University. She also managed an independent consulting company with clients such as: FBI, Environmental Protection Agency, Secret Service, USDA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NIH, Johnson and Johnson, Campbell Soup, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She has won numerous awards for training from Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local governments. In addition, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at several accredited colleges for many years. Ms. Haynes-Jackson has been noted as a passionate, energetic, and engaging instructor. ### Clarissa J. Corbin — Instructor Clarissa J. Corbin is an accomplished corporate trainer, project manager, and business consultant with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. As President and CEO of Projections Training Solutions, she partners with federal agencies, private corporations, and international organizations to provide results-driven training in leadership, project management, business analysis, and emerging technologies. Clarissa has trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients such as the DoD, NASA, FEMA, Microsoft, Citibank, PNC Bank, Del Monte, and Symantec. Her expertise has taken her across the globe, leading initiatives in Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Thomas, USVI. Known for her ability to engage diverse audiences and create interactive, high-impact sessions, Clarissa equips participants with practical solutions they can apply immediately. At Graduate School USA (GSUSA), Clarissa is regarded as one of the most versatile and trusted instructors. She teaches across multiple programs. She played a pivotal role in redesigning the flagship “Managing for Results” course, while also contributing to the development and review of numerous others. Her contributions have earned her two GSUSA Customer Excellence Awards and a two-year appointment to the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Council, underscoring her commitment to innovation, quality, and learner success. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $1049