Course Outline
Introduction to AI in the Administrative Environment
- Defining AI and its application to administrative roles.
- An overview of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini.
- Key privacy and security considerations when utilising AI.
AI-Driven Content Creation and Editing
- Generating and refining professional emails.
- Summarising meeting notes and lengthy documents.
- Accelerating the creation of reports, proposals, and memos.
AI-Assisted Scheduling and Task Management
- Using AI to manage calendars and coordinate meetings.
- Drafting agendas and follow-up communications.
- Setting reminders and to-do lists via Copilot or Gemini integrations.
Prompting Skills and AI Interaction
- Crafting effective prompts for optimal results.
- Adjusting tone, style, and formatting as required.
- Refining and correcting AI outputs through iteration.
Multilingual and Accessibility Features
- Translating text using AI tools.
- Crafting inclusive and accessible communication.
- Supporting diverse audiences through language adaptation.
Public Sector Use Cases
- Examples of AI-enhanced workflows within government offices.
- Policies and guidelines regarding AI usage in public administration.
- Staying current with evolving tool capabilities.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational digital literacy and familiarity with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, email clients)
- Confidence in using web-based applications
- No previous knowledge of artificial intelligence tools is necessary
Target Audience
- Clerical staff
- Administrative professionals
- Public sector operations personnel
Testimonials (7)
I got to learn more about Microsoft Copilot, something that I thought was the same as chatGPT but I got to discover more exciting options that I will forever use to make my life easy.
Thato Malapane - MSP Mine Support Products (Pty) ltd
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
i liked the clear explanations and the examples used during the training was useful and also relatable.
SUNITA PERSAD - MSP Mine Support Products (Pty) ltd
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
Learning more about how to use AI responsibly
Tshiamo Innocent - MSP Mine Support Products (Pty) ltd
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
I like that I obtained more knowledge with regards to AI that I never had .
ANNELINE GOODMAN - MSP Mine Support Products (Pty) ltd
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
Merging different data to give you one document.
Xolani Mahlalela - MSP Mine Support Products (Pty) ltd
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
Knowledge of AI
Agnieszka Socha - Koenig & Bauer (CEE) Sp. z o.o.
Course - AI Tools for Administrative Efficiency (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini)
Training and examples