Course Content
Introduction to Slack (5 minutes)
In this section, learners will be introduced to Slack and its features. The instructor will provide an overview of the benefits of using Slack for communication and collaboration, and explain how it can be used to improve productivity.
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What is Slack?
What are its features?
Getting Started with Slack (10 minutes)
This section will provide step-by-step instructions for creating a Slack account, signing in, and navigating the Slack interface. Learners will also learn how to join or create a Slack workspace, which is the virtual space where team members can communicate and collaborate.
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Creating a Slack account
First Steps in Slack
How to use Slack (30 minutes)
In this section we will discuss how the Slack interface works in its different parts, sidebar, messages, channels and navigation bar.
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Sidebar
Channels
Message Field
Navigation Bar
Understanding Channels (20 minutes)
Channels are one of the key features of Slack, and in this section, learners will learn how they work. The instructor will explain what channels are, their purpose, and best practices for creating and managing channels. Learners will also learn how to use channels to organize discussions and keep conversations focused.
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Channel Strengths
Channel types
Advice on channels and best practices
Communication (20 minutes)
In this section, learners will learn how to send direct messages to individuals or groups, and how to create and participate in group chats. The instructor will also provide best practices for communication in direct messages and group chats, such as using clear and concise language, and avoiding jargon.
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Direct Messages and Group Chats
Message functions
Effective Communication
Collaborating with Slack Apps and Bots (25 minutes)
Slack apps and bots can help teams automate workflows and streamline tasks. In this section, learners will learn what Slack apps and bots are, how to find and install them, and how to use them to collaborate more effectively.
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Apps
How to integrate Apps
Workflows (30 minutes)
Workflows are multi-step tasks or automated processes, without the need for code, that start in your Slack workspace. They run directly in Slack and automate tasks in your workspace and connect with other tools and services.
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Managing workflows
Workflow Builder Glossary
How to set up a workflow
How to publish a workflow
How to add steps to a workflow
Advanced Features and Tips (15 minutes)
This section will cover some of the more advanced features of Slack, such as using advanced search and filtering, keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation, and tips for using Slack as a project management tool
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Search and Filters
Keyboard Shortcuts
Tips for using Slack as a project management tool
Is Slack free?
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Is Slack free to use?
Getting started with Slack
About Lesson

Thanks to all its functions and integrations, Slack can have many uses that help your organisation to optimise work and communication.

From the Asociación Brújula Intercultural we leave you the following tips based on our own experience as users:

  • You can work from home or wherever you are using Slack as a virtual workspace.
  • By integrating applications such as Zoom, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Jotform or Monday, it allows you to create workflows that facilitate your tasks. For example, we use the Jotform integration so that every time a person becomes a member of the association, Slack notifies us and provides us with the information we customise about that person quickly, without the need to go to Jotform.
  • By making use of channels, we distribute conversations by projects or topics, facilitating clearer communication and making it easier to access the conversations and files of each project without mixing them up.
  • Thanks to Slack Connect, we also organise channels with members of other organisations to facilitate mutual communication.
  • Slack Boards allow us to make calls or video calls with each other without the need to use another application to do so.

We are sure there are many more things to discover and ways to adapt Slack to your work needs. Now it’s up to you to find out how to put it to good use!

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