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1. Introduction and Core Concepts

  • Understanding Generative AI.
  • Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: purpose and benefits for daily work.
  • Fundamentals of prompts (commands) and AI personas.

2. Setup and Access

  • Enabling Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 (licensing and permissions).
  • Navigating the Copilot Chat interface across Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Practice Exercises:

  • Accessing your Microsoft 365 account and exploring the Copilot Chat sidebar.
  • Testing basic questions and commands.

3. Practical Applications in Microsoft Word

  • Creating, editing, and reviewing documents with Copilot Chat assistance.
  • Text generation, summarization, and rephrasing techniques.
  • Drafting scripts for presentations.

4. Practical Applications in Microsoft Excel

  • Automatically generating formulas.
  • Analyzing data and charts using natural language commands.
  • Automating complex calculations.

5. Practical Applications in Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Building slides from topics or plain text inputs.
  • Generating presentation scripts and visual design suggestions.
  • Automatically refining design elements.

6. Practical Applications in Microsoft Outlook

  • Composing emails quickly and effectively.
  • Generating auto-replies and improvement suggestions.
  • Organizing the inbox using specific commands.

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

  • Prompt structures that yield superior responses.
  • Utilizing personas to adjust 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 save time.
  • Utilizing scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level).

9. Best Practices and Ethics

  • Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI.
  • Avoiding common mistakes and bias in AI-generated results.
  • Reviewing and validating AI-generated responses.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Prior experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Familiarity with general workplace activities such as writing, data analysis, or communication.
  • No previous experience with AI or prompt engineering is required.

Target Audience

  • Business professionals aiming to boost productivity through Microsoft Copilot.
  • Administrative personnel, communication specialists, and data analysts.
  • Corporate teams transitioning toward AI-enhanced workflows.
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