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SharePoint Online Site Setup & Governance

Design a SharePoint Online information architecture, provision team and communication sites, and put governance guardrails in place so sites stay organized as the organization scales.

Intermediate 5 weeks Live online + labs Certificate Included
Cohort-Based / pricing on request
  • LevelIntermediate
  • Duration5 weeks
  • FormatLive online + labs
  • CertificateYes
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What You'll Learn

Course Overview

Design a SharePoint Online information architecture, provision team and communication sites, and put governance guardrails in place so sites stay organized as the organization scales.

  • Design an information architecture using hub sites and site collections
  • Provision team sites, communication sites, and document libraries correctly
  • Configure permission levels and sharing settings without over-provisioning access
  • Set retention and versioning policies for compliance
  • Use metadata and content types to make content findable
  • Establish a governance plan for ongoing site lifecycle management
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Curriculum

Course Modules

7 modules taking you from foundational concepts to a real deployment plan you can apply on the job.

01Information Architecture

Planning hub sites, site collections, and navigation before you provision anything.

02Site Provisioning

Creating team sites, communication sites, and libraries with the right templates.

03Permissions Model

Permission levels, sharing links, and avoiding the most common over-sharing mistakes.

04Metadata & Content Types

Using columns, content types, and views to make documents easy to find.

05Retention & Compliance

Versioning, retention labels, and basic records-management configuration.

06Hub Sites & Navigation

Connecting related sites under a hub for consistent navigation and branding.

07Governance Planning

Site lifecycle policies, ownership reviews, and preventing orphaned sites.

Who This Course Is For

IT administrators, information workers, and site collection admins responsible for SharePoint Online.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and basic file-sharing concepts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the SharePoint Online Setup course?

IT administrators, information workers, and site collection admins responsible for SharePoint Online.

What are the prerequisites for SharePoint Online Setup?

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and basic file-sharing concepts.

How long does the SharePoint Online Setup course take?

The course runs for 5 weeks in a live online + labs format, combining live instruction with guided lab work.

Do I get a certificate after completing this course?

Yes. Every TechLearn Academy course includes a certificate of completion once you finish the final project.

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