Planning and Delivering Virtual Events with Teams and 365

Virtual events are more common than ever, but hosting a seamless, engaging, and fully accessible online gathering requires careful preparation and the right technical know-how. This text-based guide shows you how to leverage Teams and 365 features to design virtual experiences that welcome and respect every participant. You will transition from a basic meeting participant to a confident virtual event producer by understanding the core terminology of online events, configuring accessibility settings, and managing live interactions. What you'll learn: - Understand the key differences between standard online meetings, large-scale webinars, and live event formats. - Configure essential accessibility features, including live captions, transcriptions, and screen-reader friendly setups. - Manage presenter roles, moderation queues, and audience interaction tools like Q&A and live polls. - Apply best practices for technical rehearsals, audio-visual troubleshooting, and backup planning. - Design structured timelines and run-of-show documents to keep your event on schedule. The course begins with foundational concepts of virtual event design before walking you through setup guides, moderator workflows, and post-event engagement strategies. Through clear written scenarios and practical checklists, you will learn how to handle any live event scenario with ease. This course is designed for absolute beginners, including coordinators, presenters, and administrative professionals who want to host polished online events without any prior technical production experience. Start reading today to build the skills needed to host professional, inclusive virtual events with confidence.