In this module you'll learn about the lay of the land in Slack so that you can get started and feel comfortable in your new (and more productive) surroundings.

In this module you'll learn about channels, which is where most of your team-based communication will take place in Slack. You'll learn how to set up a channel and how to navigate channels efficiently and effectively.

Key Takeaways

• You'll learn how to keep conversations organized
• You'll be able to create private groups for focused communication
• You'll learn how direct messages allow one-on-one communication

This module covers how you can leverage your overall communication with your team in Slack. Through the use of direct messaging, private groups, and more, you'll find that when your team really starts working in Slack then Slack will really start working for your team.

Key Takeaways

• You'll understand the different account types in Slack
• You'll be able to manipulate Team Membership
• You'll be able to communicate with your team members quickly and easily

Even when business isn't personal, productivity is. And that phrase certainly applies in how you set up Slack for your own use. This module offers tips and tactics on personalizing your own Slack setup so that it is optimized for the way you want to work, whether you are working in an individual, single team, or multiple team environment.

Key Takeaways

• You'll learn how to configure your profile and account settings
• You'll be able to easily modify your Slack preferences
• You'll be able to tune your Notifications to suit your work style

In this module we start to go under the hood a little bit. And there's no better place to start doing that than with file management. Here you'll learn how to upload and deal with all sorts of file types, as well as a ton of other ways sharing files can help augment your overall Slack experience.

Key Takeaways

• You will be able to upload files, create text snippets and posts.
• You will understand how to upload files from third party applications, such as Dropbox or Google Drive
• You will be able to to search for content, uploaded by others in Slack, by using a variety of search parameters.

Today's world moves fast and many of us don't spend all day sitting at our desks as everything goes on around us. That's why having a stellar mobile experience with your communication tools is crucial. Slack is no slouch in this department, and in this module we will dive into all you need to know about the Slack mobile apps – whether you're an iOS or Android user.

Key Takeaways

• You'll see how full-featured and powerful it is...like its desktop counterparts
• You'll learn how to take control of notifications
• You'll be able to adjust the preferences to make Slack yours

We know that you and your team cannot live on Slack alone. But the great news is that Slack connects with a slew of third party apps. In this module we offer a broad look at many of the integrations that Slack offers, including Asana, Trello, Wunderlist, IFTTT, and more!

Key Takeaways

• You'll discover the huge list of collaborators that keeps growing
• You'll see that setup often takes a minimum of configuring
• You'll be able to make Slack even more convenient

Once you've made it to this module, you'll be a Slack power user. And that's who this module will cater to as we share with you some of the shortcuts and tips that you'll want to use on a daily or weekly basis to level up your Slack workflow!

Key Takeaways

• You will be able to use a range of built-in shortcuts and tools with Slack, such as the Quick Switcher and Keyboard Shortcuts
• You will be able to configure automation for your Slack account, via the use of third party services such as IFTTT and Zapier
• You will understand how to use Slackbot as a scratch-pad, for storing key project information.