SharePoint is More Than Just Document Management

One of the biggest misconceptions about SharePoint is that it’s solely a document management tool. While it excels in organizing and managing documents, SharePoint offers so much more. 

It’s a powerful, versatile platform designed for sharing knowledge within teams and across organizations. 

What sets SharePoint apart is its ability to present information in various formats beyond traditional documents.

SharePoint enables users to create lists, share pages, and develop customized sites that organize and display team information efficiently. This capability can be a game changer for teams looking to streamline collaboration and communication. 

However, to unlock this potential, users must move beyond basic document handling and explore the platform's rich array of features.

The Challenge of Adoption

One of the common hurdles in adopting SharePoint is the learning curve. 

In many organizations, training tends to be user-centric, focusing only on basic functionalities and often missing opportunities to teach users how to leverage the platform for maximum productivity. 

This gap in training leads to underutilization of SharePoint’s full capabilities, limiting its effectiveness as a knowledge-sharing tool.

How to Get Started: Building a Baseline Knowledge

To begin using SharePoint effectively, it’s crucial to understand its core features:

1. Document Libraries: The foundation of document management in SharePoint. Libraries allow teams to store, organize, and share documents securely.

2. Lists: SharePoint lists provide a powerful way to organize data. From task management to tracking projects, lists can be customized to fit a variety of needs.

3. Pages and Sites: SharePoint’s pages and sites enable users to create dynamic web pages to share important team or organizational information. These can include text, multimedia, and other interactive web parts.

4. Collaboration Tools: Features like version control, check-in/check-out, and permission settings help teams collaborate more effectively and maintain control over shared content.

Empowering Users Through Training

The key to getting the most out of SharePoint is comprehensive training. 

Courses designed to empower users with a deep understanding of SharePoint's functionalities can bridge the gap between basic usage and true productivity. 

By equipping users with the knowledge they need, they can begin to see SharePoint not as a complex system but as a powerful ally in their day-to-day work.

As Phil, one of our experienced instructors, puts it: 

“Our courses are designed to empower users with a deep level of knowledge. By the end of the training, we want participants to say, ‘I understand SharePoint, SharePoint is no longer a mystery to me, and I can begin to use SharePoint features right away.”

Take Your SharePoint Skills to the Next Level with Our Microsoft® 365 SharePoint for Teams

Understanding and using SharePoint efficiently can transform how teams manage information and collaborate. Don’t let SharePoint’s capabilities go untapped in your organization. Enroll in our Microsoft® 365 SharePoint For Teams course to build a solid foundation and unlock the platform’s full potential.

You’ll learn to access and create SharePoint sites from Microsoft® Teams, share files and documents, use search tools, work with libraries, and create and edit documents collaboratively.

🔗 Click here to learn more about our Microsoft® 365 SharePoint For Teams

For more details, feel free to contact us at +1 613-230-6255 (Extn: 201) between Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

By preparing today, you can ensure how you improve your overall workflow and boost your productivity.

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