SharePoint: Creating Communication Sites

This course is designed to help you get up and running with SharePoint communication sites, focusing on planning and managing these powerful tools. Join instructor Shari Oswald as she explores core concepts like site objectives, audience identification, information architecture, effective navigation, and more. Through hands-on lessons, you'll gain practical experience using SharePoint features such as web parts, site templates, and branding to create functional, visually appealing sites. Along the way, discover best practices for content management, user experience, and accessibility to ensure your site meets both organizational and user needs. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills required to build dynamic SharePoint communication sites tailored to your business goals.

Learning objectives
Define the purpose and key features of SharePoint communication sites and differentiate them from team sites.
Explain the principles of information architecture, accessibility, and inclusive design as they apply to SharePoint sites.
Use site templates, web parts, and page layouts to design engaging and functional SharePoint communication sites.
Evaluate audience needs and organizational goals to plan effective site content and navigation strategies.
Develop and manage a SharePoint communication site, incorporating branding, content management, and advanced features to support business processes.