Course Introduction

Quick reference

• 00:04 Microsoft 365, previously known as Office 365 is a suite of
• 00:09 cloud-based productivity tools and services offered by Microsoft.
• 00:14 It combines the traditional Microsoft Office applications with cloud-based
• 00:19 services, collaboration tools, and security features to enhance
• 00:24 productivity and efficiency in both personal and professional settings.
• 00:29 Microsoft 365 includes all of the popular applications that we love such as Word,
• 00:34 Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• 00:37 Which are widely used for creating and storing documents, spreadsheets,
• 00:41 presentations, managing emails, and taking notes.
• 00:45 These applications are accessible across various different devices including
• 00:50 desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones,
• 00:54 allowing users to work seamlessly and collaborate in real-time.
• 00:58 Now, in addition to the core Office applications,
• 01:01 Microsoft 365 provides cloud storage through One Drive.
• 01:05 This enables users to store and
• 01:07 access their files from anywhere with an Internet connection.
• 01:12 It also offers various communication and
• 01:14 collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, which facilitates online meetings,
• 01:19 chat-based collaboration, file sharing, and project management.
• 01:24 Furthermore, Microsoft 365 offers several advanced features and
• 01:29 services such as Enterprise grade email hosting with Exchange Online.
• 01:34 Cloud-based productivity tools, like SharePoint and Yammer for
• 01:39 team collaboration.
• 01:40 And advanced security features to protect data and
• 01:43 ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
• 01:46 Now Microsoft 365 is available through subscription plans,
• 01:50 which typically include regular software updates, technical support,
• 01:54 and access to the latest and greatest features.
• 01:57 The subscription model allows individuals, businesses, and
• 02:01 organizations to benefit from the continually evolving suite of tools and
• 02:06 services provided by Microsoft that are always up to date.
• 02:10 To sign up for a Microsoft 365 subscription,
• 02:13 simply visit Microsoft.com and choose a plan that best suits your needs.
• 02:19 Plans are divided into Personal, Business, and Enterprise.
• 02:23 And you can compare all of these plans side-by-side on the product page of
• 02:27 the Microsoft website.
• 02:29 Now if you're simply an individual who wants to use Microsoft 365 at home for
• 02:34 personal projects, the personal plan gives you access to everything you need,
• 02:40 but is limited to only one person, and that person is you.
• 02:44 If there are many of you in your family that need access to Microsoft 365,
• 02:49 the family subscription would work best.
• 02:51 This gives you and up to six people access to the Microsoft Office suite and tools.
• 02:58 Whereas if you are a student who simply needs to be able to access apps like Word,
• 03:02 Excel, and PowerPoint to complete assignments, but not
• 03:06 really access to anything else the Office Home and Student plan would work best.
• 03:11 There are also numerous business plans available for more heavy-duty use.
• 03:15 These plans include access to all of the Office applications but
• 03:19 include business collaboration tools like OneDrive for
• 03:23 Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange, and Microsoft Teams.
• 03:27 So it's definitely worth comparing each plan to see which one suits your needs
• 03:32 the best.
• 03:33 Now the final group of plans are enterprise plans.
• 03:36 Most of the time if you're working within an organization, they will have one of
• 03:41 these plans and your IT team will simply assign a license to you so you can use it.
• 03:46 The important thing to remember here is, no matter which plan you select,
• 03:51 Microsoft 365 is your online hub of productivity.
• 03:55 Making it simple and
• 03:57 seamless to work and collaborate with others on files and projects.
• 04:01 My name is Deborah Ashby, and I'm going to be your host for this course.
• 04:05 I'm a Microsoft MVP and course instructor who's been
• 04:09 training Microsoft applications and services for over 27 years.
• 04:14 I have specifically been training Microsoft 365 for over ten years.
• 04:19 And in fact,
• 04:20 I was part of the initial Microsoft 365 global rollout team back in 2013.
• 04:25 And Microsoft 365 has gone through a lot of transitions since then and
• 04:29 I'm really excited to show you everything that we can currently do.
• 04:34 So that's it for this introduction, it's now time for us to dive into the content.
• 04:39 So grab yourself a drink and I will see you over in the first lesson.

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