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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

  • Understanding Generative AI
  • An overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and how it supports daily work
  • Core concepts regarding prompts (commands) and personas

2. Setup and Access

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

Practical Exercise:

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

3. Practical Application in Microsoft Word

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

4. Practical Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatically generating formulas
  • Analysing 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 design elements

6. Practical Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Writing emails rapidly and effectively
  • Auto-replies and improvement suggestions
  • Organising the inbox using commands

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield better responses
  • Utilising 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 to save time
  • 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

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with operating Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • A grasp of typical workplace activities involving writing, data interpretation, or communication
  • No previous background in AI or prompt engineering is necessary

Target Audience

  • Professionals seeking to enhance productivity through the use of Microsoft Copilot
  • Staff involved in administration, communications, or data analysis
  • Corporate teams in the process of adopting AI-enhanced workflows

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