Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive, cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite. It is not just a collection of apps; it is an integrated platform designed to empower individuals and organizations to work more efficiently and securely from anywhere.
This book is your comprehensive companion to understanding the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, built for professionals, educators, students, and business users alike. Whether you are new to the platform or looking to sharpen your digital skills, this book brings together everything you need to navigate and maximize Microsoft 365 tools in one place. It covers core applications like Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Stream, and discusses its advanced productivity with Power Apps and Power Automate. It goes beyond the basics and explores how Microsoft 365 empowers modern workflows with intelligent cloud computing concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, tailored for enterprise, education, and business environments.
By the end of this book, you will be ready to lead a team, manage a classroom, build low-code apps, collaborate in real-time with your team, and automate everyday tasks. This all-in-one guide will elevate your digital capabilities and help you stay future-ready.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Basic and core concepts of Microsoft 365 and its capabilities.
● Key features of Microsoft Office applications.
● Benefits of SharePoint and OneDrive.
● Design low-code and automate everyday applications.
● Design custom business applications with PowerApps.
● Automate workflows with Power Automate and create interactive dashboards with Power BI.
● Create, manage, and secure teams, channels, and meetings in Microsoft Teams.
● Design, query, and manage relational databases using Microsoft Access.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is designed for anyone looking to explore Microsoft 365, from foundational features to the powerful new capabilities brought in by Copilot. Whether you are a working professional, educator, student, or team leader, this book will serve as a practical guide to help you work smarter, collaborate more efficiently, and stay ahead in today’s digital workplace.
Pranjali Vaidya Bramhe is a passionate advocate of digital empowerment, an eloquent and fervent change maker who believes in bringing change by learning, relearning, and unlearning. With 19 years of experience in the field, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. She is also the co-founder of a tech enterprise that has immensely contributed to the field of Information Science and Education Technology by imparting training to more than 40k users on Microsoft technologies. Currently, she is working on evolving technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Her role involves promoting the adoption process by delivering tailored training programs to global corporations. She has been instrumental in leading digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on Microsoft 365 tools and user adoption strategies. She empowers individuals and organizations to use tools like Teams, Outlook, and Copilot for enhanced collaboration, communication, and productivity. She has independently handled various projects with many corporations like Microland, Ernst & Young, British Council(Shared Services), Microsoft Global Partners, Thyssenkrupp, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Crayon Pvt Ltd, NIIT Ltd, UB Group, and many more, where she looked after the adoption process, change management process, and training across the globe (covering different regions like EMEIA, America, APAC, and Oceania). She has travelled through the length and breadth of the globe. She had delivered sessions for Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) to enable them to use the AI-based features in Office applications under CSC and Microsoft collaboration. She obtained her M.Tech (CS) from Manav Bharati University. She holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in computer applications from Indira Gandhi National Open University. With a strong background in educational technology and corporate learning solutions, she blends strategic insight with a hands-on approach to make technology accessible, engaging, and impactful for all.
She is an esteemed member of various Microsoft forums and has contributed extensively. She has several accreditations, like Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2009, MCP, MCPD, and MCTS. As a Global Minecraft Trainer and Microsoft Office Specialist, she has championed game-based and ICT-driven learning in education. She had executed various technology- based programs for early career researchers and several academicians of various state and central universities. She has led key Microsoft initiatives like the Incubator, Showcase School, and MIEE Programs, driving impactful digital transformation in education. She is a reputed speaker and contributes to faculty development programs and workshops across K12 and higher education. She has conducted Education Transformation Framework workshops where principals and educators shared their digital transformation journeys.
When not engaged in writing, she enjoys simple joys that keep her grounded and connected to her roots, such as travelling to the mountains, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family.
