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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Foundational Concepts

  • Definition and scope of Generative AI
  • Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and benefits for daily operations
  • Core principles of prompts (commands) and personas

2. Configuration and Access

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

Practical Exercise:

  • Access your Microsoft 365 account and explore the Copilot Chat sidebar
  • Experiment with basic queries and commands

3. Application in Microsoft Word

  • Creating, editing, and reviewing documents with Copilot Chat support
  • Generating, summarizing, and rephrasing text
  • Drafting scripts for presentations

4. Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Automated formula generation
  • Analyzing data and charts through natural language instructions
  • Automating complex calculation processes

5. Application in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Building slides from topics or raw text
  • Generating presentation narratives and visual suggestions
  • Automatic design adjustments

6. Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Composing emails rapidly and effectively
  • Automated responses and improvement recommendations
  • Inbox organization via command-based actions

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Structuring prompts to optimize response quality
  • Utilizing personas to modify tone and style
  • Practical prompt examples for common daily tasks

8. Automation and Integration

  • Integrating Copilot Chat with Teams and other Microsoft ecosystem tools
  • Time-saving automation examples
  • Utilizing basic scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat

9. Best Practices and Ethical Considerations

  • Privacy and security protocols when using generative AI
  • Mitigating common errors and biases in AI outputs
  • Critical review of AI-generated responses

Course Summary and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Basic understanding of common workplace activities involving writing, data analysis, or professional communication
  • No prior experience in AI or prompt engineering is necessary

Target Audience

  • Business professionals aiming to enhance productivity through Microsoft Copilot
  • Staff in administrative, communication, or data analysis roles
  • Corporate teams adopting AI-integrated workflows

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