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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

  • Defining Generative AI
  • An overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and role in enhancing daily work
  • Core 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

Practice Session:

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

3. Applied Usage in Microsoft Word

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

4. Applied Usage in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatically generating formulas
  • Interpreting data and charts via natural language instructions
  • Streamlining complex calculations

5. Applied Usage in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Building slides from topics or plain text inputs
  • Developing presentation scripts and visual layout suggestions
  • Automating design adjustments

6. Applied Usage in Microsoft Outlook

  • Composing emails rapidly and effectively
  • Generating auto-replies and receiving improvement suggestions
  • Managing inbox organization through 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

  • Connecting Copilot Chat with Teams and other Microsoft ecosystem tools
  • Basic automation examples for time savings
  • Implementing scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (foundational level)

9. Best Practices and Ethical Considerations

  • Maintaining privacy and security when utilizing generative AI
  • Mitigating common errors and biases in outputs
  • Validating and reviewing AI-generated responses

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
  • A basic understanding of common workplace duties related to writing, data interpretation, or communication.
  • No prior background in AI or prompt engineering is necessary.

Target Audience

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance productivity through Microsoft Copilot.
  • Staff in administration, communications, or data analysis roles.
  • Corporate teams adopting AI-integrated workflows.

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