Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer: Plan and Configure Teams Phone from Pluralsight

Take your Microsoft Teams experience to the next level by adding voice capabilities! This course will teach you how to plan and deploy a Microsoft Teams phone system and audio conferencing solution to your organization.

You’ve started using Microsoft Teams for internal message, channel collaboration, and document sharing. Now you are ready to take the Teams experience to the next level by incorporating calling features. In this course, Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer: Plan and Configure Teams Phone, you’ll learn how to determine which Teams voice solution is the right one for your organization. First, you’ll explore the different ways you can bring voice connectivity to your users. Next, you’ll review network and emergency calling requirements and capabilities. Finally, you’ll learn all about the different calling policies, inbound call handling, and how to configure audio conferencing. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Microsoft Teams phone system needed to effectively deploy voice capabilities for your organization.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Planning and Designing a PSTN Solution

Designing and Configuring Emergency Calling

Managing Microsoft Teams Phone Numbers

Configuring Phone Policies

Configuring Auto Attendants and Call Queues

Configuring Audio Conferencing

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Explores voice capabilities in Microsoft Teams, which is commonly used for internal communication and collaboration

Taught by Jeff Brown, a Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer, who has expertise in the subject matter

Examines planning and designing PSTN solutions, which is essential for deploying a Microsoft Teams phone system

Covers auto attendants and call queues, which are useful for managing incoming calls and improving customer experience

Delves into designing and configuring emergency calling, which is critical for ensuring safety and compliance

Requires learners to have prior experience with Microsoft Teams and a foundational understanding of telephony concepts

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer: Plan and Configure Teams Phone will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Telecommunications Engineer

The Telecommunications Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains telecommunications networks. They may also work on the development of new telecommunications technologies. Those interested in this profession may want to consider this course, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are essential components of modern telecommunications networks.

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Network Engineer

The Network Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains computer networks. They may also work on the development of new networking technologies. This course may be useful to those who wish to become Network Engineers, as it explores the network requirements and capabilities of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions.

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Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains computer systems. They may also work on the development of new systems technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Systems Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern computer systems.

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IT Manager

The IT Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure. This course may be useful for those who wish to become IT Managers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern IT infrastructures.

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IT Consultant

The IT Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on the planning, implementation, and maintenance of their IT infrastructure. This course may be useful for those who wish to become IT Consultants, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern IT infrastructures.

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Telecommunications Manager

The Telecommunications Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's telecommunications network. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Telecommunications Managers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern telecommunications networks.

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Voice Engineer

The Voice Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains voice over IP (VoIP) networks. They may also work on the development of new VoIP technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Voice Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern VoIP networks.

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Unified Communications Engineer

The Unified Communications Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains unified communications (UC) systems. They may also work on the development of new UC technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Unified Communications Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern UC systems.

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Collaboration Engineer

The Collaboration Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains collaboration solutions. They may also work on the development of new collaboration technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Collaboration Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern collaboration solutions.

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Audio/Video Engineer

The Audio/Video Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains audio and video systems. They may also work on the development of new audio and video technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Audio/Video Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern audio and video systems.

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Cloud Engineer

The Cloud Engineer designs, deploys, and maintains cloud-based solutions. They may also work on the development of new cloud technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Cloud Engineers, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern cloud-based solutions.

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Information Technology Specialist

The Information Technology Specialist provides technical support to users of computer systems and networks. They may also work on the planning and implementation of new IT solutions. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Information Technology Specialists, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern IT systems.

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Technical Support Specialist

The Technical Support Specialist provides technical support to users of computer systems and networks. They may also work on the planning and implementation of new IT solutions. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Technical Support Specialists, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern IT systems.

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Telecommunications Specialist

The Telecommunications Specialist designs, deploys, and maintains telecommunications networks. They may also work on the development of new telecommunications technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Telecommunications Specialists, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern telecommunications networks.

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Network Specialist

The Network Specialist designs, deploys, and maintains computer networks. They may also work on the development of new networking technologies. This course may be useful for those who wish to become Network Specialists, as it helps build a foundation in the planning and configuration of Microsoft Teams phone systems and audio conferencing solutions, which are important components of modern computer networks.

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