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The are here a few links to learn more from Office 365.
You can learn the product in separate categories.
For Beginners
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Microsoft’s Office 365 main product website is comprehensive with links to use cases, features, versions, pricing, and learning materials. It’s a great place to start. |
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Has very high level use cases for end users. Gives an idea about capabilities without going in to any details about specific functionality. |
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A guide to introducing new users to Office 365 through Microsoft learning videos, e-mail campaigns and hands-on demonstrations. Zipped guide e-mail templates, presentation, videos, etc. |
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An initial training resource for Office 365 admins that will be configuring the service. The guide covers simple new account topics like setting up e-mail services, managing licenses and adding users. |
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The MVA is a fantastic resource for IT pros. A number of Office 365 courses are available including introductory guides, video training, hands-on virtual demos and more. |
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Intermediate and Advanced
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Achieve certification in Office 365. Concentrates on provisioning, identity management (DirSync), federation and single sign on (ADFS), and configuring the services. Instructor-led training is available from Microsoft Learning Partners to prepare. |
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This site has virtual click-through labs for Office 365 including for migration of users, enabling federation and more. Unfortunately, the content is for an older version of the service and the 2010-level applications. Still, it may be useful for those who don’t have a demo environment and need more hands-on than the videos and documentation provide. |
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Important resource! Events, in-depth videos and technical content for training administrators. Much of the content is presented directly by Microsoft product managers, engineers and support staff. |
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This is a great place to network with your peers, ask questions, and interact directly with Microsoft. |
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The Microsoft Office page on LinkedIn with content shared from members. Join the LinkedIn group for “Microsoft Office 365” as well to network with your peers. |
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View videos from Microsoft events – including product demonstrations, training videos and more. |
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These are good videos for deeper technical dives in to particular Office 365 features. They highlight topics like compliance, what’s new with SP1 for Exchange 2013, Yammer, OneDrive and more. |
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News about Office and Office 365… a good place to subscribe a RSS feed to. |
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