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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Foundational Concepts

  • Defining Generative AI.
  • Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and benefits for daily work.
  • Core concepts of prompts (commands) and personas.

2. Configuration and Access

  • Enabling Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365, including licensing and permissions.
  • Navigating the Copilot Chat interface within Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Practice Session:

  • Access your Microsoft 365 account and explore the Copilot Chat sidebar.
  • Test basic questions and commands.

3. Practical Application in Microsoft Word

  • Creating, editing, and reviewing documents with Copilot Chat support.
  • Text generation, summarization, and rephrasing techniques.
  • Drafting scripts for presentations.

4. Practical Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatic formula generation.
  • Analyzing data and charts using natural language commands.
  • Automating complex calculations.

5. Practical Application in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Creating slides from topics or plain text.
  • Generating presentation scripts and visual suggestions.
  • Automatic design adjustments.

6. Practical Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Drafting emails quickly and effectively.
  • Automatic replies and improvement suggestions.
  • Inbox organization through commands.

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield superior responses.
  • Utilizing personas to adjust tone and style.
  • Practical prompt examples for everyday tasks.

8. Automation and Integration

  • Integrating Copilot Chat with Teams and other Microsoft tools.
  • Simple automation examples for time savings.
  • Using scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level).

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI.
  • Avoiding common errors and bias in results.
  • Reviewing AI-generated responses for accuracy.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A solid understanding of common workplace activities such as writing, data analysis, or communication.
  • No prior experience in AI or prompt engineering is necessary.

Target Audience

  • Business professionals seeking to boost productivity via Microsoft Copilot.
  • Staff in administrative, communication, or data analysis roles.
  • Corporate teams adopting AI-enhanced workflows.

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