Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint 2010

This module explains the high-level functionality of SharePoint and how it fits into the Enterprise.

Lessons

• Common collaboration challenges
• Common solutions for collaboration challenges
• Reasons for failure of common solutions
• Business needs that SharePoint addresses
• SharePoint’s integration in the Enterprise

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Answer the question, “What is SharePoint?”
• Explain SharePoint’s collaboration features
• Understand how SharePoint affects their day-to-day tasks
• Learn how SharePoint can integrate with other Microsoft Office applications
• Discuss applications that might be improved by using SharePoint

Module 2: Navigation in SharePoint 2010

This module explains how to find your way around a SharePoint site. It also introduces the student to the Search functionality included in SharePoint.

Lessons

• Introduction to the SharePoint user interface
• Navigating in the SharePoint portal
• Using Search to locate requested documents
• Using Search to locate people

Lab : Using the SharePoint User Interface

• Exercise 1: Examining Sites and Pages
  • Task 1 – Examine the different sites available by using Tabs
  • Task 2 – Examine the Quick Launch
  • Task 3 – Use Breadcrumbs
  • Task 4 – Use the Global Links Bar
• Exercise 2: Use Search
  • Task 1 – Use search from the Team Site page
  • Task 2 – Use search from the Search Center site
  • Task 3 – Use People search

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the terminology and structure in SharePoint (e.g. sites, ribbons, menus, etc.)
• Use the navigation features in SharePoint
• Use the Quick Launch vs. the All Site Content to view available content
• Use SharePoint search to find documents
• Use SharePoint search to find people and skills
• How to refine search to make it easier to have relevant results

Module 3: Introduction to Sites and Site Templates

This module explains the structure and use of SharePoint sites in the Enterprise.

Lessons

• What is a SharePoint site?
• The SharePoint site hierarchy
• Site building blocks
• Bringing it all together: Site templates

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the different types of sites in SharePoint
• Use the building blocks in a site
• Use sub-sites
• Understand the functionality of site templates
• Understand the capability to create custom sites

Module 4: Working with SharePoint Lists

This module explains how information is stored in SharePoint.

Lessons

• What are Lists
• Types of Lists
• Entering Data
• List Views
• Lists and Outlook

Lab : Using Lists in SharePoint

• Exercise 1: Examine Existing Lists
  • Task 1 – Examine the existing lists on the Quick Launch
  • Task 2 – Examine the existing lists that are not available on the Quick Launch
  • Task 3 – Use View All Site Content
• Exercise 2: Add, Edit, and Delete List Items
  • Task 1 – Add items to the Contacts list
  • Task 2 – Edit an item on the Contacts list
  • Task 3 – Delete and restore an item from the Contacts list
• Exercise 3: Create List Views
  • Task 1 – Create a new view for the Contacts list
  • Task 2 – Add new items to the new view

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define what a SharePoint list is
• Define the different types of SharePoint lists
• Add, update, and delete information in a list
• Create custom views for a list

Module 5: Using Libraries in SharePoint

This module is going to take a closer look at the second way of storing information in SharePoint by using libraries.

Lessons

• What is a SharePoint library
• Types of libraries
• Working with data in a library
• Metadata and library views

Lab : Using Libraries in SharePoint

• Exercise 1: Examine Existing Lists
  • Task 1 – Examine the existing libraries on the Quick Launch
  • Task 2 – Examine the existing libraries that are not available on the Quick Launch
  • Task 3 – Use View All Site Content
• Exercise 2: Add, Edit, and Delete Documents in a Library
  • Task 1 – Add new documents to the Shared Documents library
  • Task 2 – Edit a document in the Shared Documents library
  • Task 3 – Delete and restore an item from the Shared Documents library
• Exercise 3: Create Library Views
  • Task 1 – Create a new view for the Shared Documents library

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define what a SharePoint library is
• Define the different types of SharePoint libraries
• Add, update, and delete information in a library
• Create custom views for a library

Module 6: Using Workflows in SharePoint

This module provides an introduction to workflows in SharePoint. Workflows allow you to automate business processes.

Lessons

• What is a Workflow
• Workflow Advantages
• Built-in Workflows
• Using a Workflow
• Responding to a Workflow
• Tracking a Workflow

Lab : Using SharePoint Workflows

• Exercise 1: Use Workflows in SharePoint 2010
  • Task 1 – Examine the existing workflows on the Shared Documents library
  • Task 2 – Run the Approval workflow
  • Task 3 – Respond to the Approval workflow
  • Task 4 – Track the Approval workflow

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Define what a workflow is
• Find the available workflows
• Run a workflow
• Find the status of a workflow
• Respond to a workflow request

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students should have an understanding of Windows 7 and experience in using and intranet or the internet. They should also be familiar with Microsoft Office 2007 or later.