Course Outline
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.
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