Copilot for Microsoft 365
Course Description
This course is designed to empower participants to effectively interact with AI tools, particularly Microsoft Copilot, to enhance productivity across the Microsoft 365 applications. The course covers foundational training on effective prompting techniques emphasising responsible AI use and mitigating risks like bias. Participants will be able to explore a full range of Copilot’s capabilities in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and BizChat.
Through hands-on modules, participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to draft content, analyse data and improve communication all while ensuring ethical responsible use of such AI tools in daily business tasks.
Why Attend?
- Master Effective Prompting: Learn the essential techniques for crafting good prompts, recognizing poor ones, and understanding the risks associated with AI.
- Gain Confidence in using AI responsibly while minimizing risks.
- In-Depth Copilot Training: Explore the use of Copilot in various Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and BizChat.
- Practical Applications: Focus on practical applications like analyzing data, drafting content, and organizing presentations to enhance your professional tasks.
Course Structure
This is a one day course split into the following modules:
Pre-course work 1
Covers the importance of effective prompting, key techniques for creating good prompts, identifying and avoiding bad prompts, and understanding the risks associated with AI. By completing this pre-course work, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to interact with AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Session 1 – Introduction to Copilot
This module provides an overview of what Copilot is, the differences between Copilot for M365 and Microsoft Copilot, and how Copilot accesses your data through Microsoft Graph.
Session 2 – Prompting Essentials
This module covers the basics of prompting, including what a prompt is, essential prompting techniques, and strategies for effective initial and follow-up prompts.
Session 3 – Copilot in Excel
This module explores the use of Copilot in Excel, focusing on analyzing data, sorting and filtering data, and adding new columns based on calculations.
Session 4 – Copilot in Word
This module delves into the use of Copilot in Word, including drafting new content, rewriting existing content, and summarizing or asking questions about a document.
Session 5 – Copilot in PowerPoint
This module focuses on using Copilot in PowerPoint to draft new presentations, summarize or ask questions, modify existing presentations, and organize your presentation.
Session 6 – Copilot in Teams
This module covers the use of Copilot in Teams, including using Copilot in Teams chat and channels, and during Teams meetings.
Session 7 – Copilot in Outlook
This module explores the use of Copilot in Outlook, focusing on drafting emails, receiving email coaching, summarizing emails, and chatting with Copilot in Outlook.
Session 8 – Copilot BizChat
This module delves into the use of Copilot in BizChat, including finding information in M365 applications, drafting content, and brainstorming ideas.
Should Attend
This course is targeted towards professionals across all levels who use Microsoft 365 tools and want to harness the power of AI to streamline their workflow. It is especially valuable for business users, team leaders, and administrative staff who seek to enhance their productivity, communication and decision making.
Whether you are new to AI or looking to improve your proficiency, this course provides skills you need to integrate Microsoft Copilot effectively into your daily tasks.
There are no specific prerequisites for this programme, and any individual interested in learning more about Microsoft Copilot capabilities.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites
Assessment
There is no assessment. At the end of the sessions you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Key-Features
The sessions were designed to be highly interactive, engaging, practical and thought provoking.
Pre-course work 1
- Understand the importance of effective prompting in AI interactions.
- Learn key techniques for creating good prompts that yield accurate and useful results.
- Identify characteristics of bad prompts and understand how to avoid them, including recognizing and mitigating bias.
- Gain awareness of the risks associated with AI and how to address them responsibly.
Session 1 – Introduction to Copilot
- Understand what Copilot is and its capabilities.
- Differentiate between Copilot for M365 and Microsoft Copilot.
- Learn how Copilot accesses and uses data through Microsoft Graph.
Session 2 – Prompting Essentials
- Define what a prompt is and its importance.
- Master essential prompting techniques.
- Develop effective initial and follow-up prompt strategies.
Session 3 – Copilot in Excel
- Analyze data and identify insights using Copilot.
- Sort, filter, and highlight data effectively.
- Add new columns based on calculations on existing columns.
Session 4 – Copilot in Word
- Draft new content with the help of Copilot.
- Rewrite existing content to improve clarity and coherence.
- Summarize documents and ask questions to gain insights.
Session 5 – Copilot in PowerPoint
- Draft new presentations with Copilot.
- Summarize presentations and ask questions for better understanding.
- Modify and enhance existing presentations.
- Organize your presentation effectively.
Session 6 – Copilot in Teams
Session 7 – Copilot in Outlook
- Draft emails efficiently with Copilot.
- Receive coaching on email writing.
- Summarize emails to quickly understand their content.
- Chat with Copilot in Outlook for additional support.
Session 8 – Copilot BizChat
- Find information quickly in M365 applications with Copilot.
- Draft content efficiently using Copilot.
- Brainstorm ideas and enhance creativity with Copilot.
Course Structure
This is a one day course split into the following modules:
Pre-course work 1
Covers the importance of effective prompting, key techniques for creating good prompts, identifying and avoiding bad prompts, and understanding the risks associated with AI. By completing this pre-course work, participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to interact with AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Session 1 – Introduction to Copilot
This module provides an overview of what Copilot is, the differences between Copilot for M365 and Microsoft Copilot, and how Copilot accesses your data through Microsoft Graph.
Session 2 – Prompting Essentials
This module covers the basics of prompting, including what a prompt is, essential prompting techniques, and strategies for effective initial and follow-up prompts.
Session 3 – Copilot in Excel
This module explores the use of Copilot in Excel, focusing on analyzing data, sorting and filtering data, and adding new columns based on calculations.
Session 4 – Copilot in Word
This module delves into the use of Copilot in Word, including drafting new content, rewriting existing content, and summarizing or asking questions about a document.
Session 5 – Copilot in PowerPoint
This module focuses on using Copilot in PowerPoint to draft new presentations, summarize or ask questions, modify existing presentations, and organize your presentation.
Session 6 – Copilot in Teams
This module covers the use of Copilot in Teams, including using Copilot in Teams chat and channels, and during Teams meetings.
Session 7 – Copilot in Outlook
This module explores the use of Copilot in Outlook, focusing on drafting emails, receiving email coaching, summarizing emails, and chatting with Copilot in Outlook.
Session 8 – Copilot BizChat
This module delves into the use of Copilot in BizChat, including finding information in M365 applications, drafting content, and brainstorming ideas.
Should Attend
This course is targeted towards professionals across all levels who use Microsoft 365 tools and want to harness the power of AI to streamline their workflow. It is especially valuable for business users, team leaders, and administrative staff who seek to enhance their productivity, communication and decision making.
Whether you are new to AI or looking to improve your proficiency, this course provides skills you need to integrate Microsoft Copilot effectively into your daily tasks.
There are no specific prerequisites for this programme, and any individual interested in learning more about Microsoft Copilot capabilities.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites
Assessment
There is no assessment. At the end of the sessions you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Key-Features
The sessions were designed to be highly interactive, engaging, practical and thought provoking.
Pre-course work 1
- Understand the importance of effective prompting in AI interactions.
- Learn key techniques for creating good prompts that yield accurate and useful results.
- Identify characteristics of bad prompts and understand how to avoid them, including recognizing and mitigating bias.
- Gain awareness of the risks associated with AI and how to address them responsibly.
Session 1 – Introduction to Copilot
- Understand what Copilot is and its capabilities.
- Differentiate between Copilot for M365 and Microsoft Copilot.
- Learn how Copilot accesses and uses data through Microsoft Graph.
Session 2 – Prompting Essentials
- Define what a prompt is and its importance.
- Master essential prompting techniques.
- Develop effective initial and follow-up prompt strategies.
Session 3 – Copilot in Excel
- Analyze data and identify insights using Copilot.
- Sort, filter, and highlight data effectively.
- Add new columns based on calculations on existing columns.
Session 4 – Copilot in Word
- Draft new content with the help of Copilot.
- Rewrite existing content to improve clarity and coherence.
- Summarize documents and ask questions to gain insights.
Session 5 – Copilot in PowerPoint
- Draft new presentations with Copilot.
- Summarize presentations and ask questions for better understanding.
- Modify and enhance existing presentations.
- Organize your presentation effectively.
Session 6 – Copilot in Teams
Session 7 – Copilot in Outlook
- Draft emails efficiently with Copilot.
- Receive coaching on email writing.
- Summarize emails to quickly understand their content.
- Chat with Copilot in Outlook for additional support.
Session 8 – Copilot BizChat
- Find information quickly in M365 applications with Copilot.
- Draft content efficiently using Copilot.
- Brainstorm ideas and enhance creativity with Copilot.
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