Designing Accessible and Engaging Virtual Events with Teams

In a digital-first world, hosting an online event that captures and holds attention is a critical skill. Too many virtual meetings suffer from low engagement, technical friction, or a lack of accessibility for diverse audiences. This text-based course equips you to design, organize, and execute seamless virtual events using Teams and the wider 365 ecosystem. You will learn to prioritize the attendee experience, structured moderation, and modern accessibility standards so that every participant feels included and valued. What you'll learn: - Learn the foundational principles of virtual event design, from initial planning to post-event follow-up. - Configure Teams features such as breakout rooms, live polls, and structured Q&A to boost participant interaction. - Apply accessibility best practices, including live captions, transcriptions, and screen-reader-friendly content. - Master moderation techniques to manage attendee permissions, handle disruptions, and guide smooth presentations. - Understand how to leverage 365 tools to streamline event registration, feedback collection, and attendee communication. Starting with core definitions and event planning frameworks, this course guides you through step-by-step setup configurations, live event management strategies, and post-event analysis. It is designed for beginners, event organizers, and team leads, requiring no prior event production experience. Start reading today to elevate your online hosting skills and deliver professional, accessible virtual events.