A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Connected, Collaborative Communities in Microsoft 365

What you'll learn

Understand the purpose and benefits of Yammer within Microsoft 365 and how it supports enterprise communication.

Navigate the Yammer interface confidently, including the home feed, communities, notifications, and settings

Create and manage posts, announcements, and polls to engage colleagues and encourage participation.

Set up and organize communities to connect teams, departments, or interest groups across the organization.

Communicate effectively by replying to conversations, tagging people, and sharing files and resources

Use Yammer on desktop and mobile devices so you can stay connected anytime, anywhere.

Manage notifications and preferences to avoid information overload and focus on what matters most.

Apply best practices for fostering a positive, collaborative culture that encourages sharing and learning.

Integrate Yammer with other Microsoft 365 tools to create a seamless workflow.

Requirements

Internet connection to access Yammer and course materials

Description

Yammer is an enterprise social network that helps organizations connect, communicate, and collaborate across teams and locations. This course is designed to guide you step by step through using Yammer effectively within your organization. Whether you are completely new to Yammer or already have some experience, you will find clear explanations and practical examples to help you build confidence and develop your skills.Inside this course, you will explore how Yammer fits into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and why so many companies use it to encourage open dialogue and knowledge sharing. You will see how to create communities where employees can engage, ask questions, share ideas, and stay informed. The course explains how to navigate the interface, post messages, participate in discussions, and manage notifications to stay up to date without feeling overwhelmed.You will also discover ways to promote collaboration, build a positive culture, and encourage participation from different teams. We cover best practices for creating posts, using announcements, and organizing content so everyone can easily find what they need. This course is suitable for professionals in any industry who want to improve internal communication and create a sense of community within their workplace.By the end, you will feel more confident using Yammer as a central hub for connection and engagement, helping your organization benefit from better collaboration and shared knowledge. Join us to get started with Yammer and see how it can make a positive impact on your work environment.

Overview

Section 1: GETTING START

Lecture 1 WHAT IS YAMMER

Lecture 2 YAMMER INTERFACE

Section 2: COMMUNITIES

Lecture 3 HOME FEED

Lecture 4 COMMUNITIES

Lecture 5 SEARCHING

Section 3: CONVERSATION

Lecture 6 INTERACTION WITH MESSAGE AND CONVERSATION

Lecture 7 FOLLOWING

Lecture 8 CREATE A MESSAGE

Lecture 9 EDIT POST

Lecture 10 TOPICS AND TAGS

Lecture 11 PRIVATE MESSAGE

Lecture 12 YAMMER MOBILE

Section 4: WORK IN A COMMUNITY

Lecture 13 TYPES OF COMMUNITY

Lecture 14 PRAISE A COLLEAGUE

Lecture 15 POLLS

Lecture 16 ASK A QUESTION

Lecture 17 MOVE CONVERSATION

Lecture 18 EVENTS

Section 5: WORKING WITH FILES

Lecture 19 UNLOAD FILES

Lecture 20 EDITING FILES

Section 6: ADMINISTATOR COMMUNITY

Lecture 21 CREATE COMMUNITY

Lecture 22 ADD ADMIN

Lecture 23 CUSTOMIZE COMMUNITY

Lecture 24 ANNOUNCEMENT

Lecture 25 MORE ADMINS STUFF

Employees who want to stay informed, share ideas, and connect with colleagues.,Managers and Team Leaders looking to improve team communication and collaboration,HR Professionals interested in building a more connected and engaged workplace culture.,Internal Communications Specialists who need tools for company-wide messaging and feedback.,Microsoft 365 Users who want to integrate Yammer into their daily workflow.,IT Administrators responsible for managing Yammer settings and community structure.,Remote or Hybrid Workers who need better ways to stay connected with teams.,Nonprofits, educators, or government staff using Microsoft tools for internal communication.,Anyone new to Yammer who wants a clear, easy introduction without technical complexity.