Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding Beginner
The Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding course equips SharePoint developers and web designers with hands-on skills to customize the look and feel of SharePoint environments using themes, master pages, CSS, and Design Manager. Targeted at professionals tasked with branding intranet, extranet, or public sites, it solves the challenge of creating cohesive, user-friendly portals without extensive coding. Over 80% of enterprises using SharePoint require customized branding for internal collaboration, making these skills critical.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam 77-419: Microsoft SharePoint 2013, enhancing credibility in site customization roles. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run dates, ensuring reliable scheduling. Graduates gain the expertise to deliver branded, professional SharePoint experiences that align with organizational identity and improve user engagement.
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Course Overview
The Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding course by Microsoft is designed for IT professionals and web designers tasked with customizing the look and feel of SharePoint environments. This training specifically supports preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): SharePoint 2013 certification exam (77-419), which validates expertise in site customization and branding capabilities. Ideal for roles such as SharePoint Site Owner, Intranet Administrator, or Web Content Manager, this course equips learners with foundational skills to implement professional branding across internet, intranet, and extranet sites. According to industry data, SharePoint remains widely adopted across enterprise, government, and nonprofit sectors, with over 200,000 organizations globally utilizing SharePoint for collaboration and content management, underscoring ongoing demand for skilled personnel even in legacy versions.
Participants engage with core SharePoint 2013 tools including Design Manager, Master Pages, Page Layouts, Composed Looks, CSS, and the Snippet Gallery to control visual presentation and navigation. The hands-on lab environment uses a live SharePoint Server 2013 instance where students build real deliverables such as branded master pages, custom themes, and design packages. Guided exercises include converting HTML pages into functional SharePoint master pages, configuring composed looks using theme colors and fonts, and customizing site navigation structures. A key project involves creating a fully branded corporate intranet homepage using web parts, display templates, and CSS overrides, simulating actual deployment scenarios faced by branding specialists in enterprise settings.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft Office Specialist: SharePoint 2013 certification, a recognized credential demonstrating proficiency in out-of-the-box SharePoint functionality and end-user customization. Certified professionals report career benefits including eligibility for roles involving SharePoint governance, migration planning, and modernization initiatives, with average salaries ranging from £39,000 to £57,500 in the UK and $75,000 to $120,000 in North America depending on experience and region. Koenig Solutions enhances learning through Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official Microsoft courseware, ensuring structured, instructor-led delivery. Graduates gain practical, transferable skills applicable to upgrading legacy systems or transitioning into modern Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online administration roles.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- A foundational understanding of HTML is recommended for mastering Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding, helping you customize SharePoint sites effectively.
- A basic knowledge of CSS is essential to enhance your ability to style and brand SharePoint Server 2013 sites using Microsoft’s branding tools.
- Familiarity with SharePoint Server 2013 site navigation and user interface components enables you to create intuitive and branded SharePoint environments.
- Experience working with master pages and page layouts in a web content management context is crucial for customizing SharePoint Server 2013 branding.
- Understanding of Web Parts and their role in content presentation in SharePoint helps you develop engaging, branded SharePoint sites.
- Proficiency in using SharePoint Designer 2013 is required as it serves as the primary interface for managing and editing branding assets.
- Experience with XML is necessary for configuring various SharePoint 2013 branding elements and deployment files.
- An understanding of the SharePoint 2013 Composed Looks engine is required to effectively manage site themes and branding configurations.
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding
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Day 2– Core Microsoft Branding Techniques
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Day 3– Advanced Master Pages and Layouts
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Day 4– Strategic Web Content Management
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Day 5– Advanced SharePoint Branding Integration
What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Basic SharePoint Server 2013 Branding certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- SharePoint Branding Specialist
- SharePoint Web Designer
- Intranet Developer
- SharePoint Administrator
- Content Management Specialist
- SharePoint Consultant
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