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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

  • The nature of Generative AI
  • An overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and role in daily work
  • Core concepts of prompts (commands) and personas

2. Configuration and Access

  • Enabling Copilot Chat within Microsoft 365 (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
  • Experiment with basic queries and commands

3. Application in Microsoft Word

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

4. Application in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatically generating formulas
  • Analysing data and charts via natural language commands
  • Automating complex calculations

5. Application in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Creating slides based on topics or plain text
  • Generating presentation scripts and visual suggestions
  • Automatic design adjustments

6. Application in Microsoft Outlook

  • Composing emails rapidly and effectively
  • Automatic replies and refinement suggestions
  • Organising the inbox using specific 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 for time savings
  • Utilising scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level)

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Maintaining privacy and security when using generative AI
  • Mitigating common errors and bias in results
  • Reviewing AI-generated outputs critically

Summary and Future Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • A grasp of general workplace activities related to writing, data analysis, or communication
  • No prior background in AI or prompt engineering is necessary

Target Audience

  • Business professionals seeking to boost productivity through Microsoft Copilot
  • Staff involved in administration, communications, or data analysis
  • Corporate teams adopting AI-enhanced workflows

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