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Slack: Getting Started
Understand the history of Slack, including how it came to be, its use case, and features for practical, everyday use at work.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 3 lessons.
Essential Provider : Christina Loffredo 3 Lessons · 9m in Arabic, English
Course Description
Slack began as a simple messaging tool for a video game company, but at the time of its launch to the public as a communication tool for organizations, 8,000 people signed up in just 24 hours. Now, there are over 10 million daily active users from across the globe. Slack connects users and their organizations in a way that allows for seamless conversation, the sharing of data, and the utilization of popular applications all in one virtual space.
You will learn about the evolution of Slack, how to install and set up Slack on your personal computer, and how to connect your account to your organization or email. From there, we’ll take a look at Slack Profiles and how customization in your Slack report reflects what you prefer to share about yourself and your role. We’ll cover the nature of Statuses and how to know the availability of other team members. A simple status message provides others insight into whether you’re available and the best times to reach you. Slack is a great tool you can customize to communicate with your coworkers quickly and efficiently.
What You'll Learn
- Learn how Slack evolved from a video game company messaging tool into a global communication platform
- Install and set up Slack on your personal computer
- Connect your Slack account to your organization or email
- Build and customize a Slack profile that reflects what you share about yourself and your role
- Set up and manage statuses to show your availability to team members
- Navigate Slack features to communicate with coworkers quickly and efficiently
Key Takeaways
- Slack connects users and their organizations in one virtual space for seamless conversation, sharing data, and using popular applications.
- Customizing your Slack profile reflects what you prefer to share about yourself and your role.
- A simple status message gives others insight into whether you're available and the best times to reach you.
- Slack is a customizable tool for communicating with coworkers quickly and efficiently.
- Slack grew from a messaging tool for a video game company to over 10 million daily active users worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You'll learn what Slack is and how it evolved, how to install Slack and create an account, how to connect your account to your organization or email, and how to set up and manage profiles and statuses.
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people getting started with Slack who want to install it, build a profile, and navigate Slack features to communicate with coworkers.
What topics do the lessons cover?
The lessons cover What is Slack?, Installing Slack and Creating an Account, and Setup and Management of Profiles and Statuses.
What is the purpose of a Slack status?
A simple status message provides others insight into whether you're available and the best times to reach you, helping team members know each other's availability.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports basic internet skills, learning agility, quick learning, and familiarity with learning platforms and online tutorials.
