Microsoft Teams

BEGINNER TO PRO

   Watch Promo

Short promotional video - Teams with Chris Menard

What you will learn in this Teams training course with Chris Menard


Your Instructor


Chris Menard
Chris Menard

Welcome to my online training site!

Chris Menard, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) at BakerHostetler, a leading national law firm with offices in 17 cities, is a skilled and experienced educator. With over two decades of training experience and a deep understanding of Microsoft 365, G-Suite, and eLearning, he is a sought-after speaker for organizations such as the Georgia Society of CPAs, the American Society of Administrative Professionals, EA Ignite Conference, and the University of Georgia.

Chris’ impact extends beyond the lecture hall, with his popular YouTube channel boasting over 900 technology tutorials with a combined 15 million views. When not training and educating, Chris enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

View Menard's Microsoft credential here.

Thank you for visiting my school!


Teams is used by over 280 million users every month! Microsoft Teams is one of businesses' and schools' most popular collaboration apps.
Microsoft Teams came out in 2017. Teams was built to bring all collaboration and communication to one app. With Teams, you can chat, 1-on-1 or group chat, host meetings, and stay connected with coworkers, clients, friends, and partners.
One of the great features of Teams is its ability to interact with third-party apps. There are over 1,500 apps that work with Teams.

Covered in this in-depth course are the following topics:

  1. Navigation Teams
  2. Using private Chat
  3. Using group ChatTeams Meetings
    1. Scheduling Meetings
    2. Meeting controls
    3. Roles in a meeting
    4. Sharing resources
    5. PowerPoint in a meeting
    6. Scheduling Team meetings from Outlook
  5. Working with Teams and Channels
    1. Conversations
    2. Files
    3. Wiki and OneNote
  6. Using Outlook and Teams
  7. Using apps in Teams

What about updates to Teams?

This training course includes the topics listed above. Since Teams keep changing, I'll keep updating the course. You will not be charged for any additional features I add to this course.

What about the New Teams?

The current Teams version is called Classic Teams. The New Teams is coming out in late 2023. Microsoft has rebuilt Teams from the group up. If you purchase this course, it will include the New Teams. We will start replacing the Classic Teams with content from the New Teams as items roll out.

Would it be possible to receive a sneak peek of the latest version of Teams?

Yes. Here is a blog post with a short YouTube video of the New Teams.

Screenshot of Classic Teams vs. New Teams


Course Curriculum


  Microsoft Teams Course
Available in days
days after you enroll
  Using Chat in Teams
Available in days
days after you enroll
  Teams Meetings
Available in days
days after you enroll

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do you give discounts for group purchases?
Yes, if your company or university wants to purchase this course and get a group discount, please reach out to [email protected]
What version of Teams is used in this training course?
I'm on a PC running Teams on the desktop. Most of the Teams features I use can be used if you are on Mac or running Teams from the web.
Why should I take a Team training course from you?
Teams came out in 2017. I've been using Teams since 2017, and I keep up with all updates. I'll be adding the updates from Microsoft as they come out. I'm also certified in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. If there were a Teams certification, I would have it. I frequently present to large groups the benefits of Teams and how to correctly use Teams.
Who is this course for?
Beginners, People interested in learning about Microsoft Teams, People using Office 365, Professionals, Business People, Entrepreneurs, People curious about Microsoft Teams, Colleges, Universities, and Students

Get started now!