# SharePoint power users

> SharePoint end-user resources for getting more from Microsoft 365. Training videos, list formatting samples, intranet examples, and productivity tips for power users and site owners.

Source: https://ali.id.au/platforms/m365-sharepoint/power-user/ (last edited 2026-10-12)

## Official resources

* [sharepoint.com](https://sharepoint.com) - the official front door
* [What is SharePoint?](https://support.microsoft.com/office/what-is-sharepoint-97b915e6-651b-43b2-827d-fb25777f446f) - Microsoft's take
* [SharePoint - Wiki page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SharePoint) - if you like your info encyclopedia-style

### Training and certification

* [SharePoint Online's video-enhanced official training](https://support.office.com/article/Discover-SharePoint-cb8ef501-84db-4427-ac77-ec2009fb8e23)
* [Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals certification (AB-900)](https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/copilot-and-agent-administration-fundamentals/)
* [Power Platform Fundamentals certification (PL-900)](https://learn.microsoft.com/certifications/power-platform-fundamentals/)
* [Copilot adoption hub](https://adoption.microsoft.com/copilot/) - includes Copilot Academy, free with every Copilot licence

## Community resources

### News and updates

* [Microsoft 365 YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Microsoft365) - official video content
* [Microsoft Mechanics](https://www.youtube.com/@MSFTMechanics) - deep dives and how-tos
* [MS 365 Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/blog/)
* [Daniel Anderson on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielando/) - Microsoft MVP
* [SharePoint Maven](https://sharepointmaven.com/) - Greg Zelfond, prolific no-code tutorials
* [See more community content, blogs, and YouTubers](/platforms/m365-sharepoint/communities)

### YouTube training

* [Kevin Stratvert's SharePoint playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xLB0wtdoFraKMzavqFSPp7I) - practical tutorials
* [Search for SharePoint training videos](https://www.youtube.com/results?q=sharepoint&sp=EgIQAw%253D%253D)
* [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/sharepoint) - some free on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26pr4T7OzVNDtfTerqDXkwSvPg2FfFA3)

### Productivity tips

* [Useful SharePoint URLs](https://sharepointstuff.com/2021/03/30/useful-sharepoint-urls/) - `_layouts` shortcuts straight to site settings, permissions, galleries and admin pages
* [You Suck At Excel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxBg4sMusIg) - whirlwind tour of Excel features

## Explore successful examples

* [SharePoint lookbook](https://adoption.microsoft.com/sharepoint-look-book/) - showcase of modern SharePoint sites
* [Lookbook 365](https://lookbook365.com/) - community site designs and examples
* [Microsoft 365 customer stories](https://www.microsoft.com/en/customers/search?sq=&ff=&p=0&so=story_publish_date+desc&filters=product%3Aother%2Fsharepoint)
* [Step Two Intranet awards](https://www.steptwo.com.au/awards/) - award-winning intranet designs
* Nielson Norman Group: [Intranets](https://www.nngroup.com/topic/intranets/), [Collaboration](https://www.nngroup.com/topic/collaboration/)

## Tools and samples

* [PnP List Formatting samples](https://pnp.github.io/List-Formatting/) - customize list views without code
* [Modern search web parts](https://microsoft-search.github.io/pnp-modern-search/)
* [SPFx sample web parts](https://pnp.github.io/sp-dev-fx-webparts/)
* [Other patterns and practices](https://pnp.github.io/#samples)
* [Productive SharePoint Collaboration - free book](https://stevegoodyear.wordpress.com/end-user-training-guide/)
* [Well-reviewed books](https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/6133983011)

See also: [Power Apps](/platforms/power-platform-d365/power-apps/) and [Power Automate](/platforms/power-platform-d365/power-automate/) for forms and flows on your lists.