To successfully undertake the SharePoint Online for Administrators course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of Office 365 features and functionality.
• Familiarity with the concept of cloud computing and SaaS (Software as a Service).
• Experience with Windows operating systems, particularly Windows 10 or later.
• Knowledge of basic networking principles, including DNS and Active Directory.
• Prior exposure to SharePoint Online or on-premises SharePoint is advantageous but not required.
• Basic administration experience, such as creating and managing user accounts in a Windows environment.
• Understanding of PowerShell and the command line interface for running scripts and automating tasks.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on experience and experimentation within the Office 365 and SharePoint Online platforms.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that learners have a foundational understanding that will help them gain the maximum benefit from the SharePoint Online for Administrators course.

Target Audience for SharePoint Online for Administrators

The SharePoint Online for Administrators course equips IT professionals to effectively manage SharePoint and Office 365 environments.

• IT Administrators and SharePoint Administrators
• Systems Administrators involved in managing Office 365 and SharePoint Online
• IT Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of cloud administration
• Network Administrators looking to expand their skills to include SharePoint Online
• IT Managers overseeing SharePoint or Office 365 services
• Technical Support Engineers responsible for supporting SharePoint environments
• Information Systems Managers who need to understand SharePoint Online for strategic planning
• Compliance Officers dealing with data governance in SharePoint Online
• Security Specialists focusing on data protection within SharePoint and Office 365
• Enterprise Architects planning and designing SharePoint Online solutions
• SharePoint Developers looking to understand administrative aspects for better integration
• IT Consultants providing advice on SharePoint Online configurations and management
• Cloud Solutions Architects involved in Office 365 and SharePoint deployment
• Business Analysts interested in leveraging SharePoint Online for business processes
• Data Management Professionals working with SharePoint Online's data connectivity features
• Records Managers responsible for implementing records management policies in SharePoint Online

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this SharePoint Online for Administrators?

Introduction to the SharePoint Online for Administrators Course Learning Outcomes

This course equips administrators with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage and optimize SharePoint Online within Office 365.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Navigate and operate the Office 365 Administration Center and utilize SharePoint management tools, focusing on security, reporting, and compliance.
• Understand and manage user identity in Office 365 and SharePoint Online, including user domains, hybrid scenarios, and PowerShell management techniques.
• Create and manage Site Collections, defining ownership, security, storage, and external access, with hands-on use of both UI and PowerShell.
• Manage User Profiles, including creating custom properties, audiences, and user policies, as well as configuring newsfeed options and My Site settings.
• Work with Data Connections, such as PowerApps, Flow, and Power BI, and configure connections to both cloud and on-premises services.
• Administer the Term Store, managing terms, synonyms, pinning, and setting up delegated administration.
• Configure and optimize the SharePoint Search service, understanding managed properties, result sources, and query rules.
• Understand and manage SharePoint Apps, including building an App Catalog, managing app licensing, and monitoring app usage.
• Apply Enterprise Content Management (ECM) in SharePoint Online, with focus on records management, compliance policies, eDiscovery, and data loss prevention.
• Configure and manage SharePoint Online settings specific to OneDrive, Yammer/Newsfeeds, Information Rights Management (IRM), and site classification options.