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
Testimonials (7)
Excellect knowledge level of the trainer
Pawel Dykowski - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
I liked that trainer had a lot of knowledge and shared it with us
Daria Pawlak - LKQ POLSKA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Interesting topics and knowing the thema
Paulina Biela - LKQ POLSKA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of chat systems and the ability to provide satisfactory answers to questions asked during the training
Jessica Duplicka - LKQ POLSKA SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Trainer has huge knowledge, excellent teaching skills and provides reply to each question. Whole training was very interesting and I would recommend to attend.
Daria - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Trainer approach and open for sharing knowledge
Zuzanna Kochanska - LKQ Polska Sp. z o. o.
Course - Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Engagement, Extended Knowledge