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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

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

2. Configuration and Access

  • Enabling Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 (covering licensing and permissions)
  • Navigating the Copilot Chat interface within Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Practical Exercise:

  • Access your Microsoft 365 account and explore the Copilot Chat sidebar
  • Test basic inquiries 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 via natural language commands
  • Automating complex calculations

5. Practical Application in Microsoft PowerPoint

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

6. Practical Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Writing emails quickly and effectively
  • Auto-replies and suggestion enhancements
  • Inbox organization using commands

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield superior responses
  • Utilizing personas to modify 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 efficiency
  • Using scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level)

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI
  • Mitigating common errors and bias in AI results
  • Reviewing and validating AI-generated responses

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • General understanding of workplace tasks related to writing, data analysis, or communication
  • No previous experience in AI or prompt engineering is necessary

Target Audience

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance productivity through Microsoft Copilot
  • Staff involved in administration, communication, or data analysis
  • Corporate teams adapting to AI-enhanced workflows

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