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ALGIM Training Session: Microsoft 365 Information Architecture

  • 28 Apr 2025
  • 9:30 AM
  • 2 May 2025
  • 1:00 PM
  • Microsoft Teams

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You will learn key principles of Information Architecture for the governance of information within Microsoft 365.

This course will take you through a process of developing an Information Architecture from discovery and strategy to embedding Information Architecture into your business. It considers how Information Architecture is used in an Information Management context.

On this course we will explore how Information Architecture is practically applied the Microsoft 365, considering factors such as hubs, sites, structures, columns, content types and term sets.

During the course you will get the opportunity to work through a scenario based on real life information architecture development projects.

The course is best suited for practitioners who have some working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly SharePoint and Teams. For those unfamiliar with Microsoft 365 we recommend you attend the Microsoft 365 SharePoint Fundamentals or Microsoft 365 SharePoint Super User training before joining this course.


About our presenter Andrea McIntosh, Leadership Through Data

Andrea has worked in information and technology management for over two decades. As an experienced Information Manager, mainly in the public records space, she brings extensive experience in strategy, information and data architecture, and project delivery. As a skilled trainer and business coach, she shares her passion for information and records management and empowers others around her.  Increasing stakeholder engagement and bringing people along on the journey, while delivering pragmatic solutions with sustainable information management at the heart of them is always the aim. Andrea is also actively involved in the development of IM standards and delivery of support to the sector in this space.


Course outline:

Section 1

  • Introduction to Information Architecture
  • Planning and governance
  • Understanding organisational context: governance, strategy, current state
  • Conducting Information Audits
  • Embedding Information Architecture governance

Section 2

  • Introduction to information design
  • Principles of Information Architecture
  • M365 strategic design decisions
  • Documenting designs

Section 3

  • Practical application of Information Architecture to Microsoft 365
  • Hands on build using M365 design feature
  • Avoiding common design errors

Section 4

  • Testing Information Architecture
  • Implementation strategies for Information Architecture
  • Migration strategies for Information Architecture
  • Monitoring, reporting and compliance

Section 5

  • Business as usual Governance
  • Roles and responsibilities for IT, Information Management, Data managers etc
  • Sustainability and the Microsoft 365 evergreen model


What you need to know

  • CPD Points: 18
  • Course level: Intermediate
  • Platform: Microsoft Teams will be used for this training session. You will receive a Teams Meeting link prior to the training date. 
  • Course duration: 5 sessions
  • Sessions are limited to 5 - 10 participants
  • We recommend you log in ten minutes before the training session starts to ensure there are no tech issues.
  • You will need a microphone and webcam/video as interaction with others on the course is necessary and strongly encouraged.
  • You will need a quiet space so there are no distractions for the participants.


For any questions, please contact service@algim.org.nz

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