Training Course On Information Governance & Compliance In Sharepoint (spo)

Introduction

In today’s digital workplace, organizations face growing challenges in managing information assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining data security—especially within cloud platforms like Microsoft SharePoint Online (SPO). Our Information Governance & Compliance in SharePoint Training Course is designed to equip IT professionals, compliance officers, and records managers with the essential skills to implement robust governance strategies in SPO environments.

This industry-focused training delivers hands-on learning on setting up compliance policies, managing sensitive information, applying retention labels, auditing content, and aligning with global standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and local data protection laws. With SharePoint at the core of modern collaboration, mastering governance in SPO is crucial to minimizing risk and boosting organizational productivity.

Target Audience

• Records and Information Management Officers
• IT Managers and Administrators
• Compliance and Risk Officers
• SharePoint Administrators and Developers
• Legal and Governance Professionals
• Data Protection Officers
• Project Managers handling digital transformation

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of information governance and compliance in cloud environments
• Explore SharePoint Online’s native governance tools and capabilities
• Configure retention policies and compliance labels within SPO
• Implement DLP (Data Loss Prevention) strategies
• Apply role-based access controls and permission management
• Manage content lifecycle and audit logs effectively
• Align SharePoint governance with international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Enable sensitivity labels and classification features
• Mitigate insider threats and manage user behavior risks
• Monitor compliance through Microsoft Purview tools
• Configure eDiscovery and legal hold functionalities
• Create policy-based automation workflows in SPO
• Develop a practical governance and compliance framework for your organization

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Information Governance in the Cloud

• Key concepts and terminology in information governance
• Regulatory frameworks affecting data in SPO
• Roles and responsibilities in governance
• Overview of Microsoft 365 compliance architecture
• SPO-specific governance capabilities

Module 2: SharePoint Online Governance Policies

• Structuring SharePoint sites for governance
• Designing information architecture for compliance
• Governance of metadata and taxonomy
• Managing groups, roles, and permissions
• Implementing governance templates

Module 3: Compliance Features in Microsoft 365 and SPO

• Retention labels and policies setup
• Sensitivity labels and classification
• Audit logs and compliance dashboards
• Integration with Microsoft Purview
• Automating policy application

Module 4: Security and Access Management in SPO

• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Managing anonymous and guest access
• Configuring DLP policies in SPO
• MFA and secure authentication
• Managing external sharing and collaboration

Module 5: Data Lifecycle and Records Management

• Content lifecycle planning in SharePoint
• Records declaration and retention
• Disposition review workflows
• Legal holds and eDiscovery
• Best practices in digital recordkeeping

Module 6: Monitoring, Auditing, and Reporting

• Setting up audit trails in SharePoint
• Compliance center usage and dashboards
• Threat analytics and suspicious activity monitoring
• Data classification and reporting tools
• Creating governance compliance reports

Module 7: Risk Mitigation and Incident Response

• Identifying governance gaps in SharePoint
• Managing breaches and compliance incidents
• Business continuity and recovery planning
• Insider threat management
• Role of automation in incident response

Module 8: Developing a Governance Framework for SharePoint

• Building a governance model aligned with business needs
• Establishing policies, procedures, and roles
• Governance planning templates and checklists
• Governance in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Organizational change management and adoption

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.