Course Outline

Introduction to Copilot in the Public Sector

  • What Microsoft 365 Copilot is and how it works
  • Public sector use cases for AI in Microsoft apps
  • Understanding Copilot’s data sources and security boundaries

Working with Documents in Word

  • Drafting policy memos, letters, and reports
  • Rewriting, summarizing, and clarifying language
  • Creating structured content from bullet points or tables

Email and Calendar Assistance in Outlook

  • Composing and responding to emails faster with Copilot
  • Scheduling meetings and drafting follow-up notes
  • Summarizing long email threads and highlighting key points

Data and Reporting Tasks in Excel

  • Explaining complex spreadsheets in plain language
  • Generating charts, summaries, and visual insights
  • Using Copilot to spot trends or answer questions

Copilot in Meetings and Presentations

  • Generating meeting summaries and action items in Teams
  • Creating presentation drafts in PowerPoint from brief notes
  • Converting transcripts into briefs or reports

Prompting Strategies and Custom Scenarios

  • Writing effective prompts for consistent results
  • Adapting prompts for your department’s tone and needs
  • Reusing prompt templates for recurring tasks

Responsible Use in Government Contexts

  • Confidentiality, oversight, and appropriate use
  • Internal policy alignment and IT governance
  • Building trust with ethical AI use in public service

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
  • Familiarity with common public sector tasks such as reporting, communication, and documentation
  • No prior experience with AI or Copilot required

Audience

  • Government staff using Microsoft Office in daily operations
  • Administrative teams handling communication, documentation, and reporting
  • Policy and program staff seeking to improve productivity with AI assistance
 7 Hours

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