Collaboration Training in Genoa

Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Forms are cloud-based solutions designed to facilitate communication, teamwork, and data acquisition within organizational structures.

This instructor-led training, available either online or on-site, targets beginner-level users aiming to coordinate collaborative efforts and manage information efficiently through the use of Teams and Forms.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Effectively navigate Microsoft Teams and manage channels.
• Design and deploy digital forms for data collection purposes.
• Seamlessly integrate Forms with Teams to streamline workflows.
• Enhance collaboration and communication across team structures.

Course Format

• Instructor-led demonstrations accompanied by practical explanations.
• Practical exercises to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Real-world practice tasks conducted within an interactive environment.

Customization Options

• For organizations requiring a bespoke version of this course tailored to their specific environment, please reach out to us to arrange customization of the training.

Microsoft Teams serves as the central hub for teamwork within Microsoft 365, empowering users to communicate, collaborate, and automate workflows effectively through integrated apps, file sharing, and real-time communication tools.

This instructor-led live training, available online or on-site, is designed for beginner to intermediate users looking to boost their productivity and streamline collaboration via Microsoft Teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate Teams and configure teams, channels, and permissions effectively.
• Collaborate in real time using shared files and integrated Microsoft 365 apps.
• Automate repetitive tasks and connect Teams with other tools using Power Automate.
• Apply productivity-enhancing features and best practices to optimize teamwork.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and demonstration.
• Hands-on exercises using real Teams environments.
• Guided practical applications and collaborative activities.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Microsoft Teams serves as the central hub for teamwork and collaboration within Microsoft 365. The MS-721 course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to design, configure, manage, and secure Teams collaboration and communications systems in enterprise settings.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level Teams administrators and collaboration engineers who aim to manage Microsoft Teams for enterprise communication and collaboration purposes.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Teams collaboration and meeting experiences.
• Plan and manage Teams Phone and voice solutions.
• Implement governance, security, and compliance measures for Teams environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Teams communications systems.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Hands-on labs and exercises.
• Real-world case studies and implementation practice.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to optimize their use of Microsoft Teams and Read AI to enhance meeting outcomes and workflow efficiency.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and optimize Microsoft Teams for efficient meetings.
• Integrate and personalize Read AI within Teams.
• Use AI-powered features like summaries, transcripts, and participation analytics.
• Improve collaboration, task tracking, and follow-up actions post-meeting.
• Apply advanced strategies and use cases for sustained productivity.

This instructor-led live training in Genoa (online or in-person) is designed for beginner-level business professionals who wish to utilize Microsoft Teams alongside its powerful integrations with Outlook, OneDrive, and Lists to achieve effective team collaboration and productivity.

• Navigate the Teams interface, set up teams and channels, and manage communications through posts, chats, and meetings.
• Plan and attend Teams meetings via both Teams and Outlook, utilize in-meeting collaboration tools like screen sharing, and handle meeting notes and recordings.
• Efficiently oversee emails, calendars, and Teams meetings using Outlook, ensuring smooth transitions between email and Teams communication channels.
• Utilize OneDrive for cloud storage, file sharing, and real-time document collaboration within Teams and Outlook, including managing file versions and recovery.
• Create, customize, and manage Lists to organize tasks and projects, collaborate with team members, and integrate Lists with Outlook and OneDrive.
• Seamlessly link Teams with Outlook, OneDrive, and Lists to establish a productive, unified work environment that minimizes redundant tasks and boosts workflow efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers who aim to customize, extend, and integrate XWiki into their business solutions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure XWiki for both development and production environments.
• Create and manage XWiki extensions using scripting and APIs.
• Develop custom applications within the XWiki ecosystem.
• Integrate XWiki with external systems and databases.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is designed for project managers looking to create and manage corporate content using Alfresco.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master best practices for document and content management with Alfresco.
• Design and utilize content models to structure information effectively.
• Navigate the Alfresco web client to manage workflows, folders, and files.
• Import and export documents into the Alfresco repository.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at technical professionals who wish to deploy and manage open source collaboration platforms that maintain data sovereignty while providing modern team communication capabilities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to evaluate platforms, deploy self-hosted solutions, configure security and integrations, migrate from existing platforms, and establish operational procedures.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish to set up a collaborative environment for centralized content production with Confluence.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up Confluence for team collaboration as an administrator.
• Use attachments to manage project files and documents.
• Back up and restore a Confluence site.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or in-person) is designed for developers who wish to use Element to collaborate openly with anyone on the Matrix network while maintaining control over privacy and security.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the advantages of using Element compared to other instant messaging clients.
• Set up and configure Element to begin collaborating with other developers.
• Extend connections to other apps or chat platforms (such as Gitter, Slack, Discord, etc.).

Jitsi Meet is a fully encrypted, completely open-source video conferencing platform that can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. It offers HD video capabilities, screen sharing, collaborative editing, and live streaming, all without requiring user accounts or exposing meeting data to external third-party services.

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, is designed for intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators looking to deploy Jitsi Meet as a secure alternative to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Jitsi Meet using either Docker or Debian packages.
• Optimize performance by configuring Prosody, Jicofo, and Jitsi Videobridge.
• Establish TURN servers to ensure NAT traversal and firewall compatibility.
• Enhance meeting security through passwords, lobby rooms, and end-to-end encryption.
• Integrate Jitsi with LDAP, Single Sign-On (SSO), and calendar systems.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• For personalized training tailored to your specific needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training in Genoa (online or in-person) is designed for developers who wish to use Matrix to create an open collaboration platform where users can share real-time messages and data securely.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and explore Matrix's features, APIs, and services.
• Set up and configure a Matrix client and implement end-to-end encryption.
• Deploy a homeserver using Synapse or provision a free Matrix server via Oracle Cloud.
• Establish bridges to connect existing communication platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, IRC, Slack, Gitter).

Matrix is an open protocol for secure, decentralized, real-time communication. Organizations are increasingly adopting Matrix with the Element client as an alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams to maintain end-to-end encryption, on-premise data residency, and federation with external trusted partners.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is aimed at HR, trainers, or event hosts who wish to use Microsoft Teams to facilitate engaging online meetings or live events.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn about the features of Microsoft Teams and how to use them for online meetings and events.
• Set up live events or meetings in Microsoft Teams, and then send invites to attendees.
• Familiarize with all available tools in Microsoft Teams to make virtual meetings more effective and engaging.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at project management and IT professionals who wish to deploy and manage open source project management platforms that ensure data sovereignty while supporting diverse project methodologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to evaluate solutions, deploy Taiga, OpenProject, and Focalboard, configure integrations, and migrate from proprietary tools.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is aimed at persons who wish to learn how to use Slack to collaborate and communicate seamlessly with team members within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Join a channel and create new channels.
• Send messages and make calls in Slack.
• Upload and share documents and files.
• Create, customize and manage their own workspace.

This instructor-led live training in Genoa (online or on-site) is aimed at individuals who wish to learn how to use Slack to collaborate and communicate seamlessly with team members within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Join a channel and create new channels.
• Send messages and make calls in Slack.
• Upload and share documents and files.
• Create, customize and manage your own workspace.
• Add apps and services to Slack.
• Build a Slack bot to automate tasks.

Synapse is the reference homeserver implementation for the Matrix protocol, enabling decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging. This instructor-led live training (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate DevOps engineers and system administrators who aim to use Synapse and Element to replace cloud chat platforms with a self-hosted, federated messaging infrastructure.

This course is structured to teach the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) from a reviewer's viewpoint, complemented by an introduction to the Cameo Collaborator tool.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or on-site) is aimed at end users who wish to learn how to use XWiki to better collaborate with team members within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, manage, and customize team pages and blogs.
• Tailor XWiki to achieve the desired look and feel.
• Track content changes using version control features.
• Set up a blog, manage comments, and customize the display.

This instructor-led live training in Genoa (online or on-site) is aimed at system administrators who wish to deploy and manage an XWiki server.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure an XWiki server on-premise.
• Create and manage users.
• Secure and optimize an XWiki server.
• Upgrade, back up, and restore an XWiki server.
• Extend and customize the functionality and look and feel of XWiki.

This instructor-led, live training in Genoa (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators looking to master the installation, customization, troubleshooting, maintenance, and management of Zimbra Collaboration.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, manage, and maintain the Zimbra Collaboration suite.
• Perform migrations and resolve technical issues.
• Optimize and improve Zimbra administration processes.

The Zimbra Collaboration Suite is an open-source enterprise messaging and collaboration platform that offers email, calendar, contacts, task management, and file sharing within a consolidated web interface. It acts as a self-managed alternative to Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace.

This course is designed for individuals wishing to acquire the skills necessary to create, edit, and organize content using MediaWiki software.

This course is designed for individuals who intend to utilize MediaWiki software as editors, users, and website administrators.

This course details how to:

• Locate information on an existing site
• Create, edit, and delete pages
• Design page structures
• Analyze the optimal structure for the entire project
• Manage users
• Establish and manage a community

Examples of projects using MediaWiki:

Wikipedia - Free encyclopedia

Wiktionary - Dictionary and thesaurus

Wikinews - Free content news source

Wikiversity - Free learning tools

Commons - Shared media repository

Wikibooks - Free textbooks and manuals

Wikiquote - Collection of quotations

Wikisource - Free source documents

Wikispecies - Directory of species

MediaWiki is free and open-source wiki software. This one-day course provides participants with an introduction to Semantic MediaWiki.