SharePoint Introduction Training Course

About This Course

This five-day course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and administer a Microsoft SharePoint 2016 environment. The curriculum covers the deployment, administration, and troubleshooting of your SharePoint environment. Additionally, it provides guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help optimize your SharePoint deployment for government use.

This course is the first in a series of two courses tailored for IT professionals and aligns with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification.

Audience Profile

The course targets experienced IT professionals interested in learning how to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint 2016 installations, whether in a data center or in the cloud. Participants typically have more than one year of hands-on experience with planning and maintaining SharePoint environments and at least two years of experience with core technologies that SharePoint depends on, such as Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services.

The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Is an IT professional responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a multi-server deployment of SharePoint 2016.
• Possesses practical knowledge and experience with SharePoint Online.
• Has broad familiarity with SharePoint workloads.
• Has expertise in business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.
• Is familiar with authentication and security technologies.
• Has hands-on experience with Windows PowerShell.

The hands-on or job experience should be from a solutions-based role where the candidate has worked on multiple SharePoint projects involving document management, content management, and search functionalities.

At Course Completion

• Describe the key features of SharePoint 2016.
• Design an information architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design a logical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Design the physical architecture for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Install and configure SharePoint 2016.
• Create and configure web applications and site collections.
• Plan and configure service applications for a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage users and permissions, and secure content in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure authentication in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Configure platform and farm-level security in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage information taxonomy in SharePoint web applications and site collections.
• Configure and manage user profiles and audiences.
• Configure and manage the search experience in SharePoint 2016.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot a SharePoint 2016 deployment.

About This Course

This five-day course will equip participants with the skills necessary to plan, configure, and manage advanced features in a SharePoint 2016 environment. Key areas of focus include implementing high availability, disaster recovery, service application architecture, and Microsoft Business Connectivity Services. The course also delves into social computing features, productivity, and collaboration platforms, as well as business intelligence solutions, Enterprise Content Management, web content management infrastructure, solutions, and apps. Additionally, it covers the development and implementation of a governance plan, and the procedures for upgrading or migrating to SharePoint 2016.

This course is the second in a series of two courses designed for IT Professionals and aligns with the SharePoint 2016 IT Pro certification.

Audience Profile

The course is targeted at experienced IT Professionals who are interested in learning how to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint 2016 installations, whether in a data center or in the cloud. Participants should have more than four years of hands-on experience* planning and maintaining SharePoint Server and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2012 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 R2 or later, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and networking infrastructure services.

Participants should have completed Course 20339-1A: Planning and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2016, or have gained equivalent knowledge and experience before taking this course. The minimally qualified candidate typically:

• Possesses a working knowledge of, and preferably hands-on experience with, Microsoft SharePoint Online.

• Has broad familiarity with SharePoint Server workloads.

• Has experience with business continuity management, including data backup, restoration, and high availability.

• Has experience with authentication and security technologies.

• Is proficient in using Windows PowerShell.

* The hands-on or job experience should be from a solutions-based role where the candidate has worked on multiple solutions in the SharePoint Server space, including document management, content management, and search.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the core architecture of SharePoint 2016 and its new and improved features.
• Explain the key hybrid features in SharePoint 2016.
• Plan and design a SharePoint 2016 environment to meet requirements for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Plan and implement Business Connectivity Services and Secure Store Service.
• Configure and manage productivity services in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Manage solutions in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Plan and configure social computing features.
• Plan and configure web content management for an Internet-facing environment.
• Plan and configure Enterprise Content Management in a SharePoint 2016 deployment.
• Plan and configure business intelligence solutions.
• Plan and configure work management, productivity, and collaboration platforms and features.
• Perform an upgrade or migration to SharePoint 2016.

This course is designed for government professionals who need to enhance their skills in managing and deploying SharePoint solutions effectively within public sector environments, ensuring alignment with governance, workflows, and accountability standards for government.

The business environment has evolved. There is a growing demand for communication solutions that eliminate collaborative barriers. Organizations are seeking options that are both cost-effective and flexible. To address these needs, many organizations are configuring hybrid environments and transitioning content to the cloud.

In this course, you will learn how to deploy and configure SharePoint Server 2019, tailored to meet the demands of modern workstyles. You will also gain knowledge on configuring and managing various SharePoint service applications to prepare for a hybrid deployment. Additionally, you will explore how to plan and implement SharePoint hybrid scenarios that ensure a seamless user experience. Finally, you will learn how to design the content migration process and utilize available resources and tools for migrating content to SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365, specifically for government use.

About This Course

The business environment has evolved, with a growing demand for seamless communication and cost-effective, flexible solutions. To address these needs, organizations are increasingly configuring hybrid environments and migrating content to the cloud. In this course, you will learn how to deploy and configure SharePoint Server 2019, tailored to meet the demands of modern workstyles. You will also gain the skills to configure and manage various SharePoint service applications in preparation for a hybrid deployment. Additionally, you will explore how to plan and implement SharePoint hybrid scenarios that ensure a seamless user experience. Finally, you will learn to design the content migration process and utilize available resources and tools while migrating content to SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365, specifically for government environments.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for deploying and managing on-premises SharePoint environments and are interested in implementing hybrid scenarios and migrating content to Microsoft 365.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the MinRole feature in SharePoint 2019.
• Install and configure SharePoint 2019.
• Implement high availability for SharePoint.
• Provision a BDC Service Application instance.
• Configure the Secure Store Service application.
• Explain how to set up My Sites in SharePoint 2019.
• Identify available SharePoint Hybrid Scenarios.
• Outline the requirements for SharePoint hybrid configuration.
• Plan for SharePoint Server hybrid deployment.
• Develop a content migration process plan.
• Describe and utilize resources and tools during the migration process.
• Access data to be migrated using the SharePoint Migration Assessment Tool (SMAT).
• Migrate content to the cloud using the SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT).
• Migrate content to the cloud using Migration Manager.
• Migrate content to the cloud using Mover.
• Manage and monitor the migration process.

This one-day course is designed for government SharePoint team members and end users who need to understand how to utilize the team collaboration, document management, and social features of Microsoft SharePoint 2016. The class includes live inline interactive labs where participants engage with both SharePoint and their peers.

Skills Gained

• Navigate SharePoint sites for government.
• Manage content in lists and libraries.
• Create and edit Alerts.
• Collaborate using Tasks lists, Calendars, and Document libraries.
• Work with libraries, including uploading, downloading, editing, content approval, check out/in, and versioning.
• Use the SharePoint social features.
• Utilize OneDrive for Business.

About this Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of site ownership in SharePoint Online, delivering practical and engaging content to ensure you are confident in planning and creating new sites or managing existing ones. The goal is to help you make SharePoint Online relevant to your team by leveraging its functionalities to share information and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Throughout the class, you will learn best practices and common pitfalls while applying theory through hands-on exercises in SharePoint Online.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for both novice and experienced SharePoint users who wish to fully utilize SharePoint Online for government operations.

At Course Completion

• Understand the benefits of using SharePoint in real-world scenarios within the public sector
• Create new SharePoint sites to store business information for government use
• Create pages to share news and content relevant to your team
• Customize the structure of a site to meet specific business requirements for government
• Create and manage views, columns, and apps to enhance functionality
• Manage the security of a site to ensure compliance with public sector standards
• Utilize the Power Platform to customize forms and automate processes for government workflows
• Use search features to find business information, from personnel data to documents, efficiently

This one-day training session is designed for individuals who use SharePoint as power users, fulfilling roles such as SharePoint site owners and/or Site Collection administrators.

Course objectives:

• Configure site navigation for enhanced user experience.
• Review site activity reports to monitor usage and engagement.
• Customize lists and libraries to meet specific organizational needs.
• Work with Site Columns and Site Content Types to ensure consistent data management.
• Set up Check out/in, Content Approval, and Versioning for better document control.
• Create and modify pages and web part pages to support dynamic content delivery.

This training is tailored to enhance SharePoint capabilities for government users, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

This one-day training session is designed for individuals who use SharePoint as end-users and wish to gain a deeper understanding of the tool’s advanced features. Participants should attend this course if they need to comprehend functions such as team collaboration, document management, and social capabilities in Microsoft SharePoint 2013.

This course is tailored for:

• SharePoint Site Owners and users

Course objectives:

• Manage sites and site collections effectively
• Add and manage users and groups, and control security settings for sites, lists, folders, and items
• Install and configure web parts to enhance functionality
• Customize site options, including themes, titles, descriptions, and icons

The training is specifically designed to align with the needs of federal agencies and departments, ensuring that users are equipped with the necessary skills for government operations.

Instructor-led live training (either on-site or remotely) is designed for system administrators who wish to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint Server 2019. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Configure components and options in SharePoint. Plan hardware and software architecture for a SharePoint deployment. Build a taxonomy structure. Troubleshoot issues within the SharePoint environment. Course format: Interactive lecture and discussion. Extensive exercises and hands-on practice. Practical implementation in a live environment. Customization options: The training is based on the local version of SharePoint 2019 (also known as SharePoint Server 2019). To request a customized training session for government, please contact us to schedule.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint Server 2016 for government environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure SharePoint components and options.
• Plan the hardware and software architecture for a SharePoint deployment.
• Build a taxonomy structure.
• Troubleshoot a SharePoint environment.

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the on-premise version of SharePoint 2016 (a.k.a. SharePoint Server 2016).
• To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to install, configure, deploy, and manage SharePoint Server 2019 for government environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure SharePoint components and options for government use.
• Plan the hardware and software architecture for a SharePoint deployment in government agencies.
• Build a taxonomy structure suitable for government data classification.
• Troubleshoot a SharePoint environment to ensure compliance with government standards.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion focused on government needs.
• Lots of exercises and practice tailored for government scenarios.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment designed to simulate government workflows.

Course Customization Options

• This training is based on the on-premise version of SharePoint 2019 (a.k.a. SharePoint Server 2019) for government use.
• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to configure SharePoint Online as they step through the setup and deployment process for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of SharePoint Online
• Configure components and options within SharePoint Online
• Work with Site Collections and storage solutions
• Manage user profiles and social features
• Set up data connectivity
• Create a taxonomy structure
• Understand and configure the Search functionality
• Configure and deploy a SharePoint app

Audience

• SharePoint administrators for government

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at SharePoint users who wish to utilize SharePoint to share and organize information effectively for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Enhance team collaboration using SharePoint.
• Develop SharePoint sites to streamline information management and sharing within public sector workflows.
• Automate workflows to improve business processes and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators and other IT professionals who wish to design, construct, deploy, and manage a SharePoint site for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design, structure, and build a SharePoint site.
• Perform Site Collection Administration tasks such as managing Metadata Term Stores and Retention policies.

This course offers a thorough demonstration of the essential features and usage of SharePoint 2013 for government business users, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance requirements.