SharePoint Training Presentation

August 21, 2024 by Chris

Welcome to our SharePoint training presentation! In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of SharePoint and provide you with hands-on experience using the platform.

Objective:
The objective of this training is to familiarize you with the features and functionality of SharePoint, and to provide you with the skills necessary to create and manage a SharePoint site.

Introduction:
SharePoint is a web-based collaboration platform that allows users to share information, collaborate on projects, and track progress. It is often used in enterprise environments to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing among team members.

Basic Concepts:

  • Sites: A site is the top-level container for your content and functionality.
  • Libraries: A library is a collection of files or documents that are stored in a SharePoint site.
  • Lists: A list is a collection of data items, such as tasks, events, or contacts.
  • Web Parts: Web parts are reusable components that can be added to a SharePoint page.

Creating a New Site:
To create a new site, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your SharePoint environment using your username and password.
  2. Click on the “Sites” link from the navigation bar.
  3. Click on the “Create Site” button.
  4. Enter a name for your site and select a template (optional).
  5. Click on the “Create” button.

Creating a Library:
To create a new library, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your SharePoint environment using your username and password.
  2. Navigate to the site where you want to create the library.
  3. Click on the “Site Actions” link from the top navigation bar.
  4. Select the “Create” option.
  5. Choose “Library” as the type of content you want to create.
  6. Enter a name for your library and select a template (optional).
  7. Click on the “Create” button.

Creating a List:
To create a new list, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your SharePoint environment using your username and password.
  2. Navigate to the site where you want to create the list.
  3. Click on the “Site Actions” link from the top navigation bar.
  4. Select the “Create” option.
  5. Choose “List” as the type of content you want to create.
  6. Enter a name for your list and select a template (optional).
  7. Click on the “Create” button.

Adding Web Parts:
To add web parts to a SharePoint page, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your SharePoint environment using your username and password.
  2. Navigate to the site where you want to add web parts.
  3. Click on the “Site Actions” link from the top navigation bar.
  4. Select the “Edit Page” option.
  5. Choose the type of web part you want to add (e.g., text, image, etc.).
  6. Configure the settings for your web part as desired.
  7. Click on the “Save” button.

Common Tasks:

  • Creating a new site
  • Creating a library or list
  • Adding web parts to a SharePoint page
  • Editing and modifying content

Best Practices:

  • Use clear and concise language when labeling sites, libraries, and lists.
  • Organize your content in a logical and consistent manner.
  • Use search features to locate specific content.
  • Collaborate with others using SharePoint’s built-in collaboration tools.

Conclusion:
This concludes our SharePoint training presentation. We hope you have gained a better understanding of the platform and are now equipped with the skills necessary to create and manage a SharePoint site.