As organizations continue to rely on digital workplace tools, Microsoft 365** proficiency has become a valuable skill for professionals across roles and industries. This beginner-friendly specialization builds foundational skills in core Microsoft 365 applications, preparing learners to communicate, collaborate, and work more efficiently.
You'll learn how to use Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Viva, and Copilot to support everyday work and team success. Hands-on exercises and practical workflows ensure your skills transfer directly to professional business scenarios.
By the end of the Specialization, you'll be able to confidently use Microsoft 365 tools to collaborate, manage meetings and documents, streamline workflows, and work more efficiently in today’s digital workplace.
What you'll get:
• Use core Microsoft 365 apps for workplace communication and collaboration
• Manage emails, calendars, files, meetings, and tasks efficiently
• Collaborate using shared workspaces and real-time document editing
• Use M365 Copilot (Basic) to streamline everyday work tasks
• Build practical, career-ready digital workplace skills
** Microsoft 365 features vary by subscription, app version, and organization settings. For example, some Teams and Viva features shown in this specialization may require a business, enterprise, or other qualifying Microsoft 365 plan and may not be available to all learners.
Applied Learning Project
Learners complete hands-on Microsoft 365 projects that build practical skills in productivity, collaboration, communication, file management, and using Copilot at work.
• Foundations with Copilot: Navigate Microsoft 365, write effective prompts, use Copilot responsibly, and create reusable work outputs.
• Collaborative Workspaces: Manage email, contacts, chats, channels, and teamwork in Outlook, Teams, and Viva.
• Meetings & Calendar Management: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and improve follow-up and productivity habits.
• Files & Document Management: Organize files in OneDrive and SharePoint, manage access, and share content.
• Core Excel, Word, & PowerPoint Productivity: Create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations more efficiently.
These projects help learners apply Microsoft 365 skills to authentic workplace tasks and prepare for a wide range of business roles.
