In a world where staying on top of tasks is the key to staying ahead, Microsoft To Do stands out as a powerful yet often underutilized tool for streamlining personal and professional productivity. That’s why Bigger Brains is excited to launch Microsoft To Do Essentials (2025), a course designed to turn everyday users into task management experts. Whether you work in Outlook, Teams, or on the go, this course will teach you how to get more done with less stress and greater clarity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by disjointed to-do lists, forgotten follow-ups, or scattered task notes, this course will help you bring it all together using a single, seamless solution. With hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, you’ll discover how Microsoft To Do simplifies your day and keeps everything within reach.
Led by expert instructor Kelly Vandever, this course provides a guided tour of essential features in Microsoft To Do. You’ll learn how to navigate To Do across multiple platforms and environments, create and manage tasks that align with your goals, and set reminders and deadlines that keep projects moving. You’ll learn how to attach files and links to tasks for fast reference, and how to assign tasks to others with ease. You’ll also master the use of Smart Lists and search functions, ensuring that your to-do list becomes a powerful command center rather than a cluttered backlog. This course breaks down the advantages of using Microsoft To Do within Outlook, including how to use categories and flagging for improved task visibility and accountability. You’ll also build confidence managing tasks within Microsoft Teams, learning how to find shared and assigned lists, use views and filters to stay focused, and create tasks directly from chat messages and Loop components. Whether you’re working independently or collaborating in a team, you’ll understand how to set up workflows that drive efficiency and reduce the mental load of task switching.
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We’ve packed this course with actionable strategies that help you take control of your workload without adding complexity. By the end, you’ll know how to turn passing thoughts and team conversations into trackable, assignable action items. You’ll learn to blend personal productivity with professional collaboration by combining To Do’s full feature set with tools you already use every day, like Outlook and Teams. If you’re ready to feel in control, focused, and confident in your ability to accomplish tasks, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to make it happen. Enroll today and unlock a smarter way to work.
