Microsoft SharePoint 2010 - Core Essentials

(4 hours)

This course introduces you to the essential functionality of the SharePoint 2010 platform.  Learn to effectively create and utilize SharePoint 2010 Sites, Lists, and Libraries.  Discover the ease and flexibility in adding pages to sites that include custom content and Web Parts, bringing true value to this collaborative environment. You will understand what you need to know to work effectively with the SharePoint 2010 tools and gain insight into the possibilities it provides.

 Content Outline:

What is SharePoint 2010?

• SharePoint Foundation vs. SharePoint Server

• Essential Capabilities Defined

• What’s new in SharePoint 2010

• Using the Ribbon

• Working with SharePoint Sites

What are Sites?

• Site Structure

• Exploring Site Templates

• Collaboration Site Templates

• Team Site

• Document Workspace Site

• Blog Site

• Group Work Site

• Meeting Site Templates

• Meeting Workspace Site

• Decision Meeting Workspace Site

• Social Meeting Workspace Site

• Site Navigation

• Navigating Among Sites

• Navigating Within Sites

• Creating a New Site

• Understanding Site Security

• Managing SharePoint Groups

• Working with Permissions

• Editing Sites

• Customizing the Look

• Customizing Navigation

• Using the Recycle Bin

• Searching SharePoint Sites

Working with SharePoint Lists

• What are Lists?

• Exploring List Templates

• Communication Lists

• Announcements

• Contacts

• Discussion Boards

• Tracking Lists

• Links

• Calendar

• Tasks

• Issue Tracking

• Creating Custom Lists

• Customizing a List

Working with SharePoint Libraries

• What are Libraries?

• Working with a Document Library

• Creating a Document Library

• Document Templates

• Creating Folders

• Editing Documents in a Library

• Using Explorer

• Working with a Picture Library

• Creating a Picture Library

• Understanding Views

• Adding Pictures

• Downloading Pictures

• Viewing a Slideshow

• Working with a Wiki Page Library

• Creating a Wiki Page Library

• Navigating a Wiki Library Page

• Adding Pages

Working with SharePoint Pages

• What are Pages?

• Creating a Page

• What are Web Parts?

• Lists and Libraries Web Parts

• Content Rollup Web Parts

• Media and Content Web Parts

• Social Collaboration Web Parts

• Creating Web Part Pages

• Editing Web Part Pages

• Editing Web Part Properties