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PURPOSE:

UNC is a Microsoft Institution, regardless of if you are using a Mac or a PC. You need to be confident and efficient using the Microsoft Office applications regularly.

On a daily basis you will use:

SharePoint: used to access and share files among UNC staff
OneDrive: used to save files to the cloud. You have a UNC OneDrive already mapped to your computer.
Outlook: used to communicate with the community and manage schedules including staff meetings and calendar appointments. Your Community Connection and Skill-Building Opportunities will be sent via Outlook each semester.
Teams: used to increase your sense of belonging in the community (meme away!) and quickly find answers to urgent questions

Depending on your role, you may frequently use:

CORE SKILLS:

As an advisor, you need to know a few basic skills to increase efficiency and data management.

Share Files securely with your team (NOT copies over email): File Sharing in 365 (4 Minutes)

Create and Insert Templates and QuickParts in Outlook: Time Savers in Outlook (7 Minutes). NOTE: many of the time-savers require you to "pop-out" your message first.

Use Excel Functions and Pivot Tables to perform data manipulations for you. Practice your Excel Functions with a Fake Data Sheet we have prepared. (20-45 minutes)

Manage your Tasks and Calendars. Review your processes: To-Do, Tasks, and Calendar for time management.(1 hour)

ACTIONS:

Take the optional Knowledge Check, a non-graded time to practice just the Microsoft Basics before entering the Tech and Tools Practice Portal.
Review Materials as Needed (it is a choose your own adventure!)

Image for the Knowledge Check Portal. This link takes you to the ungraded practice area.

KNOWLEDGE REFRESH (CONTENT TO REVIEW):

Your supervisor may request you complete the LinkedIn Learning courses (and follow along with the video) to boost your knowledge and confidence with these key tools. Upload your Certificates for courses you completed. When you log into LinkedIn Learning, you will see a tab "From Your Organization" under your My Learning Portal. UNC created this collection to familiarize all employees with the 365 Tools.

NOTE: Some of these courses are hours long. Break up your learning but keep moving forward. It can be more helpful to follow along in the program with the learning course.

Outlook Tips and Tricks (3h 41m)

Learning SharePoint (1h 41m)

Teams Tips and Tricks (1h 1m)k

OneDrive for Business (50m)

OneNote Training (Bonus) (3h 46m)