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Course Outline

1. Introduction and Core Concepts

  • Understanding Generative AI
  • Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and daily work benefits
  • Fundamental concepts of prompts (commands) and personas

2. Setup and Access

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

Practice:

  • Accessing Microsoft 365 and exploring the Copilot Chat sidebar
  • Testing basic questions and commands

3. Practical Application in Microsoft Word

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

4. Practical Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Auto-generating formulas
  • 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
  • Automatically adjusting designs

6. Practical Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Drafting emails quickly and effectively
  • Auto-replies and improvement suggestions
  • Organizing the inbox using commands

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield better responses
  • Using personas to modify tone and style
  • Practical prompt examples for daily tasks

8. Automation and Integration

  • Integrating Copilot Chat with Teams and other Microsoft tools
  • Simple automation examples to save time
  • Utilizing scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level)

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI
  • Avoiding common mistakes and bias in results
  • Reviewing AI-generated responses

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with general workplace tasks involving writing, data analysis, or communication
  • No prior experience in AI or prompt engineering is necessary

Target Audience

  • Business professionals aiming to boost productivity via Microsoft Copilot
  • Administrative, communication, and data analysis staff
  • Corporate teams adopting AI-enhanced workflows
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