Learning Skype (2018)

Learn how to use Skype from this course covering setup, configuration, audio conferencing, video conferencing, screensharing, and instant messaging for home, work, and school.

Introduction

• Get up to speed quickly with Skype
• Download the Skype desktop app for Windows

1. Introduction to Skype

• Create a Skype account
• Personalize your Skype profile
• Customize your account settings
• Add and manage contacts
• Equipment needed to use Skype
• Other considerations

2. Skype Calls

• Instant messaging
• Check audio, video, and connection
• Skype video calls
• Skype calls without video
• Screen sharing
• Group calls
• Record a Skype call
• Receive a Skype call
• Leave a video message
• Call forwarding
• Skype conversations

3. Additional Ways to Utilize Skype

• Skype credit or subscription
• Calls to mobile and landlines
• SMS text messages using Skype
• Create a personal Skype number
• Skype To Go

4. Advanced Features

• Discover bots
• Skype Translator
• Skype add-ins

Conclusion

• Online Skype resources
• Next steps