Whether stepping into a new role, transitioning to a digital workplace, or simply looking to feel more confident using the Microsoft 365 suite, understanding how the platform works as a connected, cloud-based ecosystem is essential. Intro to Microsoft 365 (2025), a new course from Bigger Brains, is designed for professionals who want to navigate the platform with clarity, confidence, and efficiency. Microsoft 365 isn’t just Word, Excel, and Outlook anymore. It’s a robust productivity environment where your files, meetings, messages, and tools work together to help you do more in less time. This course walks you through the core features of Microsoft 365, helping you make sense of the interface, locate your most essential tools, and get things done faster, wherever you are.
You’ll begin by exploring the various apps and services included in Microsoft 365, learning the purpose of each one and how they integrate into your daily workflow. You’ll sign in from multiple devices, navigate the home screen confidently, and work with Recommended files and the Quick Access list to locate what matters most. You’ll customize your view to suit how you work best and learn to use the Navigation Bar and App Launcher elements to move smoothly between apps like Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Word. You’ll create new documents directly from the dashboard and adjust general or contextual settings to personalize your experience. You’ll search within Microsoft 365 with precision, applying filters to narrow your results and locate exactly what you need. Finally, you’ll access Microsoft Copilot, learn what it does, and understand how it fits into the platform’s future as an AI-powered assistant that helps you summarize content, write documents, and unlock insights from your files.
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This course equips you with the foundational knowledge to operate confidently in the Microsoft 365 environment. You’ll stop feeling like you’re always catching up and start feeling in control of your digital workspace. With clear explanations and Bigger Brains’ engaging Teacher/Learner format, you’ll learn to navigate Microsoft 365 like a pro without being overwhelmed. Whether you’re returning to the workforce, onboarding new hires, or building a more tech-savvy team, Intro to Microsoft 365 (2025) helps you lay a strong foundation for productivity, communication, and collaboration. With AI integration, streamlined navigation, and innovative tools built into every corner, Microsoft 365 is only getting more powerful. This course helps you harness that power from day one.