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Microsoft Teams Training

Training for Nonprofits from TechSoup and Microsoft

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Microsoft Teams helps your team communicate, collaborate, and be more productive even when you're apart.

You can run live events, host meetings, chat, and even share and edit files — all in one place.

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This self-paced online training is for nonprofit staff and volunteers who:
  • Use Office 365 or Microsoft 365
  • Want to start using Microsoft Teams, but are not sure where to start
  • Want to learn the basic setup of Microsoft Teams and increase knowledge of core features
  • Want to collaborate more effectively with remote team members
  • Would like to add a new skill to their resumes

Join over 40,000 nonprofit learners from around the world and learn how to get more out of the Microsoft tools you use every day.

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Have questions? Check out our FAQ

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“Very concise and detailed. The videos were very useful. I would recommend that this course is shown to all those that are considering Teams. It rocks!”

Teams Learner, March 2020

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Removes the intimidation factor of having to learn a new system. This was very much worth my time.

Teams Learner, March 2021

How It Works

This training is part of the Microsoft Digital Skills Center, a joint partnership that combines Microsoft’s product expertise with TechSoup’s deep understanding of how nonprofits use technology.
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  • Our popular Teams training is available to all nonprofit staff and volunteers for $70.
  • Our three training courses will show you how to use Microsoft Teams.
  • These easy-to-access on-demand courses allow you to learn at your own pace, on your own time, from any device.
  • You'll earn a certificate at the completion of each course.

What You Will Learn

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Teams 101 - Getting Started

Discover how to start a team, manage team membership, and collaborate with team members in channels.

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Teams 201 - Using Advanced Functions

Broaden your knowledge of the collaborative functions of Microsoft Teams that make it useful for an organization's team-based project work. You will learn how to create posts, send messages, start chats and meetings, make calls as well as start and attend live events.

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Ask the Expert - Using Teams (Recording)

In this special, recorded "Ask the Expert" event, Microsoft's Claudia Arrais shared tips for collaborating and using Teams. She also answered questions submitted by nonprofits like yours.

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Register for this training and start with any course you would like. Just create a free TechSoup Courses account and start learning today!

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If you would like help setting up this training program for your department or organization, contact us to learn more.

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Diversify Your Digital Skills

Already a master at Microsoft Teams? We also have additional courses focused on Microsoft products such as Excel, Power Apps, PowerPoint, Word, and more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Prospective Learners For Existing Learners

What is the Microsoft Digital Skills Center?

The Microsoft Digital Skills Center is a collaboration between TechSoup and Microsoft that offers a subset of training courses via TechSoup Courses. These courses are designed to help you learn how to use and get the most out of the Microsoft tools.

Read this blog post to learn how you and your nonprofit can benefit from the Digital Skills Center courses.

We also created this blog post to share some insights into the development of our courses and provide an overview of the different types of courses that we offer.

Who can take the training courses?

All nonprofit staff and volunteers can take any of the training courses we offer. And you do not need to have a TechSoup account to participate.

Are the courses available for non-U.S. learners?

Definitely! Please check the websites below for the courses available in your country and region.

Do I need to have a TechSoup account to take the training courses?

You don’t need to have a TechSoup account to take any of the courses offered.

Can I use TechSoup login credentials to take a course?

TechSoup Courses are offered on a separate platform from the TechSoup website and have different login credentials.

To start taking a course, just create a free TechSoup Courses account and begin learning!

How do I create a TechSoup Courses account?

Simply fill out the information at https://techsoup.course.tc/register.

You can also click the SIGN UP button located on the top right-hand corner of the TechSoup Courses catalog page.

Can I enroll my staff members or colleagues on their behalf?

No, each learner needs to sign up for their individual TechSoup Courses account and set up their learner’s profile. This will help them keep track of their learning progress and ensure that they are meeting their performance milestones.

However, if you would like to offer this training to your entire department or organization, please contact us to learn more.

Can I watch the Ask the Expert event later?

Yes! The recording of the live event will become available to you after the event is over. You can watch it as often as you wish.

What is the benefit of obtaining a certificate of completion?

The certificate of completion can be very important for your career development — either growing within your current organization or when searching for a new opportunity.

What browsers does TechSoup Courses support?

Our platform will work on all major browsers, but we strongly recommend using the most up-to-date version of your browser. We recommend the following browsers in the following order:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari – Mac Only
Opera
Microsoft Edge

I registered for my courses. How do I access them?

Please follow these steps to access your registered courses:

  • You should receive the welcome emails from the TechSoup Learning Program. Check your junk and spam folders if you do not see the email in your inbox.
  • Click on the My Enrollment link in the email. This will take you to the page of your registered course.

Or:

  • Log in to your TechSoup Courses Account.
  • Once you log in, you will be taken directly to your dashboard, where you can see all your registered courses.
  • Click on the course you want to access.

Can I watch the Ask the Expert event later?

Yes! The recording of the live event will become available to you after the event is over. You can watch it as often as you wish.

How do I obtain a certificate of completion?

In order to obtain a certificate of completion, you will need to complete each module in the course, which allows you to earn TechPoints. Once you complete the course and have earned the required TechPoints, you will need to finish the online short evaluation and then you will be eligible for obtaining your certificate online.

You can download your TechSoup course certificate by following these instructions:

  • Log in to your TechSoup Courses account.
  • Once you log in, you will be taken directly to your dashboard where you can see all your registered courses.
  • Scroll down to “My Courses” and go to the course for which you would like to obtain the certificate.
  • Click the GO TO COURSE button.
  • Click on My Certificate at the top right.
  • Click on Download Certificate.

What are TechPoints?

Techpoints are tokens that are earned for completing tasks or assignments.

How do I update my learner profile?

  • Log in to your TechSoup Courses account.
  • Click the user icon located on the top right-hand corner. If nothing appears on your browser, please refresh the page.
  • Click Profile.
  • Click on the edit icon (pencil image).
  • Make the changes.
  • Click the SAVE button at the bottom of the page.

How do I reset my password?

If you don’t remember your password, and you still have access to your email address, you can use our password reset tool. Please follow these instructions:

  • Navigate to the login page at https://techsoup.course.tc/login.
  • Click the Forgot your password? link.
  • Enter your email address to reset the password and click REQUEST PASSWORD RESET.
  • The password reset link will be emailed to you. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email in your inbox.

What browsers does TechSoup Courses support?

Our platform will work on all major browsers, but we strongly recommend using the most up-to-date version of your browser. We recommend the following browsers in the following order:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari – Mac Only
Opera
Microsoft Edge

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