Course outline for
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 - Intermediate

Introduction

Prerequisites

Section 1: Integrating External Data with SharePoint

Lesson 1.1: Viewing Existing Data Sources

Viewing Existing Data Sources

Using the Data Sources Tab

Copying and Modifying a Data Source

Arranging and Grouping Data Sources

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 1.2: Doing More with Data Sources

Linking Data Sources

Viewing Data Source Properties

Deleting a Data Source

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 1.3: Linking to Other External Files

Creating an XML Connection

About SOAP Connections

About REST Connections

Creating a SOAP or REST Connection

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Creating Interactive SharePoint Pages

Lesson 2.1: Creating an HTML Page

Understanding Editing Options

Creating a New Page

Inserting an HTML Control

Using the Toolbox

Performing Common Control Tasks

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.2: Creating an ASPX Page

Creating a New Page

Inserting an ASP.NET Control

Using the Toolbox

Performing Common Control Tasks

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.3: Creating a Page with SharePoint Controls

Inserting a SharePoint Control

Using the Toolbox

Inserting a List Form

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.4: Using Master Pages

Understanding Master Pages

Creating Master Pages

Managing Master Pages

Resetting Master Pages

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.5: Doing More with Master Pages

Attaching and Detaching a Master Page

Editing Content Regions

Setting a Master Page as the Default

Exporting Master Pages

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Using Styles and Cascading Style Sheets

Lesson 3.1: Using Cascading Style Sheets

About Cascading Style Sheets

Moving CSS Files

Deleting CSS Files

Creating CSS Files

Using CSS Files with THMX Files

Integrating a CSS File with a Master Page

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.2: Understanding the Style Tab

Using the Style Tab

Creating a New Style

Using the Apply Styles Pane

Using the Manage Styles Pane

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.3: Managing Style Use

Choosing Style Mode

Setting Rules

Toggling Overlay

Attaching or Linking a CSS File

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.4: Managing Properties

Reusing Properties

Using the Tag Properties Pane

Using the CSS Properties Pane

Editing Page Properties

Editing Element Properties

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Using Site Templates, Subsites, and Web Parts

Lesson 4.1: Working with SharePoint Templates

Overview of Available Templates

Using a SharePoint Template

Changing the Site Theme

Creating a Blank Site

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.2: Working with Subsites

Viewing Subsites

Using the Subsites Tab

Adding a Subsite

Viewing, Renaming, and Deleting a Subsite

Saving a Subsite as a Template

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.3: Working with Web Parts, Part One

Understanding Web Parts

Adding Parts to an Existing Page

Creating a Web Part Page

Using the Web Part Tools Tab

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.4: Working with Web Parts, Part Two

Adding a Data Connection

Modifying Your Web Part

Deleting Web Parts

Saving a Web Part

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.5: Working with Web Part Zones

About Web Part Zones

Creating a Web Part Zone

Customizing Web Part Zones

Controlling Web Part Zone Access

Deleting a Web Part Zone

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Using Lists and Libraries

Lesson 5.1: Lists and Libraries

Types of Available Lists and Libraries

Creating a New List or Library

Viewing Lists and Libraries

The Lists and Libraries Tab

Sorting List and Library Information

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.2: Editing Lists and Libraries

Renaming a List or Library

Deleting a List or Library

Changing List or Library Settings

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.3: Working with Individual Lists and Libraries

Opening a List or Library

Changing the List or Library Name and Description

Changing List or Library Permissions

Previewing a List or Library in the Browser

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.4: Working with Columns

Editing List or Library Columns

Using the Columns Tab

Using the List Settings Tab

Validating Column Data

Adding New Columns to a List or Library

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.5: Customizing List or Library Behavior

Adding and Removing Content Types

Adding and Removing Views

Adding and Removing List Forms

Adding and Removing Workflows

Adding and Removing Custom Actions

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Section 6: Using Workflows

Lesson 6.1: Getting Started

Understanding Types of Workflows

Viewing Existing Workflows

Using the Workflows Tab

Copying and Modifying a Workflow

Renaming a Workflow

Deleting a Workflow

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 6.2: Creating a New Workflow.

Creating a Workflow

Using the Workflow Tab

Adding Conditions

Adding Actions

Adding Steps

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 6.3: Managing Workflows

Changing Workflow Start Options

Changing Workflow Visibility

Associating Forms with a Workflow

Saving a Workflow Template

Exporting the Workflow to Visio

Importing Workflows from Visio

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 6.4: Finishing the Workflow.

Saving the Workflow

Checking for Errors

Publishing the Workflow

Testing the Workflow

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 6: Case Study

Section 6: Review Questions

Index