Overview

This course introduces Microsoft 365, an integrated cloud platform that delivers industry-leading productivity apps along with intelligent cloud services, and world-class security. You’ll learn foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for those looking to demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 and its features. Candidates may have knowledge of cloud-based solutions or may be new to Microsoft 365.

Accessing your courseware and registering attendance with Microsoft

To access your Official Curriculum (MOC) course materials you will need a Microsoft.com/Learn account. In Learn you will also be able to register your completion of the event and receive your achievement badge. You will be issued with a unique code during your event.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for business decision makers and IT professionals who aspire to deploy cloud services in their organization. Students should have the following background:

  • General knowledge of networking, computing, and cloud concepts

Delegates will learn how to

  • Differentiate between the various cloud service models.
  • Identify the Microsoft 365 services that support productivity, collaboration and business management.
  • Describe the analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365, including Viva Insights.
  • Describe the security and compliance features of Microsoft 365.
  • Describe identities, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid identity.
  • Describe threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender
  • Describe Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licenses, billing, and support.

Outline

Learning Path 1: Describe cloud concepts

  • Describe cloud computing
  • Describe the benefits of using cloud services
  • Describe cloud service types

Learning Path 2: Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services

  • What is Microsoft 365?
  • Describe productivity solutions in Microsoft 365
  • Describe collaboration solutions in Microsoft 365
  • Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts and deployment options in Microsoft 365
  • Describe analytics capabilities in Microsoft 365

Learning Path 3: Describe Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities

  • Describe the services and identity types of Azure AD
  • Describe the access management capabilities of Azure AD
  • Describe threat protection with Microsoft Defender
  • Describe security capabilities of Microsoft Sentinel
  • Describe the compliance management capabilities in Microsoft Purview
  • Describe the Service Trust Portal and privacy with Microsoft

Learning Path 4: Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing and support

  • Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing and billing options
  • Describe support offerings for Microsoft 365

Microsoft Webinars

Microsoft Teams Overview for Beginners

Date:




Monday 10 June 2024

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Max Capacity: 200

Location: Virtual

Details: The purpose of this webinar is to standardise and develop the NHS Community best practice for Microsoft Teams skills.









Using Microsoft Power BI in the NHS

Date:



Tuesday 28 May 2024 Fully booked

Wednesday 26 June 2024 Fully booked

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Max Capacity: 200

Location: Virtual

Details: This 60-minute webinar dives into the main features and benefits of Microsoft Power BI and how this can be used in order to increase technology efficiency and adoption in the NHS. See how data sets can be used to build reports to make data-driven decisions to develop individuals and teams of data-specialists. For absolute beginners as well as individuals looking to refresh their knowledge of Power BI.

M365 Accessibility and Sustainability for NHS

Date:

Friday 24 May 2024 - Morning slot

Friday 24 May 2024 - Afternoon slot

Time:

Morning slot - 9:30am - 11:30am

Afternoon slot - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Max Capacity: 200

Location: Virtual

Details:
A tailored half-day webinar on how to create accessible content within Microsoft Office core applications.






Microsoft Courses

(PL-300) Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst in the NHS

Date:
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Monday 22 April 2024
Monday 13 May 2024
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Wednesday 5 June 2024
Wednesday 19 June 2024

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Max Capacity: 20

Location: Virtual

Details:
A three-day delivery of Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst tailored specifically for the workflows and Job specs of the NHS data community.

(PL-600) Power Platform Solution Architect

Date:

Monday 24 June 2024 Fully Booked

(4 days duration)

Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Max Capacity: 16

Location: Virtual

Details:
A customized 4 day delivery of PL-600 content to successfully implement solutions to address the broader business and technical needs of the organizations.



Power Apps Workshop for NHS: Operations. A one-day workshop on the applications of Power Apps in Operations roles within the NHS

Date:
Tuesday 21 May 2024 Fully Booked

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Max Capacity: 16

Location: Virtual

Description: A one-day workshop on the applications of Power Apps in Operations roles within the NHS.





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