Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Planner
- Overview of Microsoft Planner
- Understanding Planner’s role in task and project management
- Navigating the Planner interface
- Creating and managing plans
- Assigning tasks and setting due dates
- Integrating Planner with other Microsoft 365 tools
Task Management with Microsoft To Do
- Introduction to Microsoft To Do
- Creating and managing task lists
- Prioritizing tasks using My Day and flagged emails
- Sharing lists and collaborating on tasks
- Syncing tasks across devices and with other Microsoft apps
Utilizing Microsoft Loop for Collaboration
- Introduction to Microsoft Loop
- Understanding Loop’s collaborative workspaces
- Creating and managing Loop components
- Integrating Loop with Microsoft Teams, Planner, and other tools
- Real-time collaboration with Loop components
Setting Up Your First Plan
- Creating a sample project in Planner
- Assigning roles and tasks
- Collaborating with team members using Planner and To Do
- Tracking progress and adjusting plans
Advanced Task Management with Microsoft Lists
- Introduction to Microsoft Lists
- Creating and customizing lists for different projects
- Using templates for quick list creation
- Integrating Lists with Planner, SharePoint, and Teams
- Automating workflows with Lists
Enhancing Team Coordination with Microsoft Teams Integration
- Integrating Planner and To Do with Microsoft Teams
- Managing tasks directly from Teams
- Using Teams channels for project-specific communication
- Collaborating with Loop and Lists within Teams
Using Microsoft 365 Tools for Efficient Project Management
- Overview of additional Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, SharePoint, etc.)
- Connecting Planner, To Do, Loop, and Lists with other Microsoft 365 apps
- Automating task assignments and notifications
- Reporting and analyzing project progress
Simulating a Real-World Project
- Setting up and managing a complete project using all tools
- Integrating Planner, To Do, Loop, and Lists for seamless project management
- Reviewing and optimizing task management processes
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environment
Audience
- Office workers
- Office administrators
Testimonials (5)
I was recently struggling with some pivot table issues and the course gave me the knowledge to work with pivot tables quicker, smarter and more efficiently.
Arina Moayed-Dzenisa - Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH Branch Poland Sp. z o. o.
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examples and looking for solutions
Monika Lesniewska - Takenaka Europe GmbH Sp. z o.o. Oddzial w Polsce
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Working on and using our own data/spreadsheets, where we could see how it would benefit us most.
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I enjoyed the Excel sheets provided having the exercises with examples. This meant that if Tamil was held up helping other people, I could crack on with the next parts.
Luke Pontin
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I generally enjoyed the practical examples.