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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

  • An introduction to Generative AI.
  • Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and utility in daily work.
  • Core concepts of prompts (commands) and personas.

2. Configuration and Access

  • Procedures to enable Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 (licensing, permissions).
  • Navigating the Copilot Chat interface within Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Practical Session:

  • Access your Microsoft 365 environment and explore the Copilot Chat sidebar.
  • Experiment with fundamental queries and commands.

3. Practical Application in Microsoft Word

  • Drafting, editing, and reviewing documents with Copilot Chat assistance.
  • Text generation, summarisation, and rephrasing.
  • Writing scripts for presentations.

4. Practical Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatically generating formulas.
  • Analysing data and charts via 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

  • Composing emails swiftly and effectively.
  • Auto-replies and improvement suggestions.
  • Managing inbox organisation with commands.

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield superior responses.
  • Utilising personas to tailor 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 conserve time.
  • Employing scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level).

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI.
  • Mitigating common errors and bias in results.
  • Reviewing AI-generated responses.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A grasp of general workplace activities involving writing, data analysis, or communication.
  • No previous experience in AI or prompt engineering is necessary.

Audience

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance productivity through Microsoft Copilot.
  • Staff in administrative, communications, or data analysis roles.
  • Corporate teams shifting towards AI-augmented workflows.

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