SharePoint: Basics

What is SharePoint and how can I work with it? Do you work in teams and are curious to find out how SharePoint can help you successfully use further collaboration options in UZHub?

If you are asking yourself these or similar questions, then this course is perfect for you. In this course, you will learn about the differences and similarities between SharePoint and Microsoft Teams and when to use which tool best. You will learn how to seamlessly synchronise files between your computer and SharePoint and what role OneDrive plays in this. The course offers a basic introduction to the functions of SharePoint to make your daily work more efficient and structured.

We invite you to get to know Microsoft SharePoint, the tool for collaborating on files and sharing information via intranet websites.

General information

Duration 3 hours
  • Introduction to SharePoint and Microsoft Teams: differences, possible uses and advantages 
  • SharePoint basics such as navigation and user interface 
  • Searching for and finding information on SharePoint 
  • Collaborating in the Microsoft 365 cloud (SharePoint) 
  • Linking files on SharePoint with OneDrive and synchronising them with your computer 
  • Creating news items on a team site in SharePoint, an outlook on web parts, lists and libraries 
You need an active Microsoft 365 account from UZH. Knowledge of SharePoint is not required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Teams is helpful.
Employees of the University of Zurich who want to expand their skills in using SharePoint in a targeted way and improve collaboration in teams.
Participants can
  • explain the differences and similarities between SharePoint and Teams.
  • describe the basic functions and uses of SharePoint.
  • navigate confidently through the SharePoint user interface and use the most important functions such as search.
  • successfully synchronise their files between SharePoint, OneDrive and their computer.
  • effectively organise, share and edit documents in SharePoint. 
  • create news posts on SharePoint team sites to share information with their team members.
The learning content is taught in a practical way, using a mixture of input and work phases.

Dates

Code Referents Dates Available seats Place
FS25-SPG-01 Konevska Jankoska Gorana 10.03.2025 (09:00 - 12:00 o'clock)
0 Online Course register in waiting list
FS25-SPG-02 Zivkovic Sini 09.04.2025 (09:00 - 12:00 o'clock)
0 Online Course register in waiting list
FS25-SPG-03 Zivkovic Sini 12.06.2025 (09:00 - 12:00 o'clock)
0 Universität Zürich Zentrum register in waiting list