Microsoft 365 Skype for Business

Name: Microsoft 365 Skype for Business
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This course is designed to teach users about instant messaging with Skype for Business (formerly Lync).

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Created byIntellezy Trainers

Last updated 4/2020

English

What you'll learn

Set Presence Status and explore Relationships in Skype
Add contacts and create groups, learn to work with and edit the groups
Create IM (instant messages), share files, share he Desktop and applications
Create Skype meetings and make video calls, record meetings, and utilize presentation tools like polls, present slides, and use the whiteboard
Set Skype options and collaborate using Skype in Outlook and other Microsoft Apps

Course content

3 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 54m total length

Introduction2:29
Explore what Skype for Business is, from organizing contacts and instant messaging to sharing files, applications, desktop, and whiteboard, and hosting ad hoc or Outlook-planned meetings with calls and recordings.

Overview4:28
Explore how to collaborate with Skype for Business using instant messaging, video meetings, desktop sharing, and whiteboards, with presence indicators and simple sign-in to connect internal and external contacts.
Working the Presence Status7:28
Master presence in Skype for Business by configuring availability, the color coded presence bean, and location, and sync with your Outlook calendar and out of office status.
Relationships in Skype3:57
Working with Skype Contacts4:50
Adding Contacts5:04
Working with Groups5:50
Editing Groups3:06
Sending an IM5:35
Sharing the Desktop and Programs7:09
Presenting PowerPoint Files4:44
Sharing Files3:47
Working with the Whiteboard7:17
Collaborate in Skype for Business by activating a whiteboard to sketch process flows with drawing tools and shapes. Save and share boards with teammates, and manage whiteboards in a session.
Creating a Skype Meeting6:50
Making a Video Call4:58
Start a video call in Skype for Business by selecting contacts and inviting others, even if some lack webcams. Use muting, rejoin, and in-call IM chat to coordinate speakers.
Recording a Meeting6:40
Skype Options7:34
Skype in Outlook5:57
Skype in Office Apps4:56
Learn how Skype for Business integrates with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to share files, send instant messages, manage attachments, and present online from within the application.
Working with Polls3:53
Instant Message Options2:51
Using Instant Messaging in Office 3653:05
Course Recap1:39
Explore the versatile features of Skype for Business, from instant messaging and file sharing to meetings, presenting PowerPoint files or desktops, whiteboard, polls, recording, and audio calls.

Requirements

Students should have familiarity with the concept of instant messaging.

Description

This course is designed to teach users about instant messaging with Skype for Business (formally Lync). Students will work with their Presence Status and explore Relationships in Skype Students will add contacts and create groups, learning to work with and edit the groups. In addition, students will be able to create IM (instant messages), share files, their Desktop and applications. Students will learn to create a Skype meeting and make video calls, record meetings, and utilize presentation tools like polls, presenting slides, and using the whiteboard. Finally, students will set Skype options and collaborate using Skype in Outlook and other Office Apps.

Who this course is for:

Students who will be using Skype to communicate and collaborate with others.

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Working with Skype for Business22 lectures • 1hr 52min