Boost Personal Productivity

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4 weeks, 10 hours a week

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Understand the intersection of AI and productivity by learning to leverage cutting-edge tools like virtual assistants, Bing Copilot, Microsoft 365, and automation platforms to transform your personal and professional workflow. This comprehensive program takes you from understanding AI fundamentals to implementing enterprise-level automation solutions, equipping you with practical skills to streamline tasks, manage projects, and enhance team collaboration. Through hands-on projects, you'll build real-world automation workflows, create efficient scheduling systems, and develop AI-enhanced productivity strategies that deliver immediate value in today's digital workplace.

Syllabus

Course 1: Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity
Course 2: Use Generative AI as Your Thought Partner
Course 3: Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI
Course 4: Automation for Everyone: Tech Benefits Unleashed
Course 5: Create Tasks and Lists with ClickUp
Course 6: Automate Doc Review Process with SharePoint & Power Automate
Course 7: Obsidian for Beginners: Journal and Track Tasks
Course 8: Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets
Course 9: Efficient Scheduling with Microsoft Bookings
Course 10: Improve your productivity and performance with Canva

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1 hour 55 minutes
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By the end of this project, you will be able to create a simple Project Timeline using Google Sheets. You will have a better understanding of how to use this tool to help track and present project schedules. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
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By the end of this project, you will create printables that you can use to structure your day, improve your productivity and enhance your performance. You will be able to incorporate a color scheme, images, and other design elements for aesthetically pleasing and value added business marketing collateral. Creating high quality teaching printables is the perfect way to offer digital products to your students, blog readers or clients to market your business and grow it. This project will include intermediate to advanced level skills using the free version of Canva. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
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1 hour 55 minutes
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In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to create tasks and lists with Click-Up. Click-Up is an all-in one desktop and mobile app for project managers and other people who want to boost their productivity. We will create a free Click-Up account and explore the most basic features, such as tasks and lists. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
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1 hour 28 minutes
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Every company must create various documents or reports and show them to responsible colleagues, mostly their supervisors, so they can approve or reject the document. Employees spend a lot of time chasing those responsible colleagues all over the company or sending them multiple emails to remind them about the documents waiting to be checked. For example, a junior business analyst creates a business offer document and of course, it needs to be reviewed and approved by a senior business analyst, a CEO, or another superior. You can imagine how exhausting and time consuming it can be for the employee to find the corresponding colleague and get the wanted feedback on the document, or to send them repetitive emails each morning reminding them about it. Thankfully, we can leverage Power Automate and SharePoint functionalities and automate the whole process after the document is created. An employee will just create the document, upload it to the SharePoint document library and Power Automate will handle the rest automatically. This might be a huge timesaver for the employee since they don’t need to chase colleagues or send them emails anymore. This Guided Project "Automate Doc Review Process with SharePoint & Power Automate" is for any business professional who is looking to automate any kind of document or report approval. In this Guided Project, you will learn how to create a SharePoint site, document library and list, and how to use Power Automate to automate the process of sending requests for document approval to the corresponding employees. What’s great about SharePoint and Power Automate is that anyone can learn to use them regardless of their educational background. Since this project uses Power Automate (part of the Microsoft Power Platform) and SharePoint, you will need access to a Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 Developer Program subscription. In the video at the beginning of the project you will be given instructions on how to sign up for both. If you are ready to make your and your colleagues’ lives easier by starting to automate manual, time-consuming processes which are hard to track, then this project is for you! Let's get started!
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2 hours 58 minutes
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In a fast-paced world, managing personal productivity is crucial. This course introduces beginners to the world of virtual assistants and chatbots and how they can be harnessed to enhance personal productivity. Learn how to use these AI-driven tools effectively to streamline tasks, manage time, and boost overall efficiency. By the end of this course, you will have not only gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts behind virtual assistants and chatbots but also developed the practical skills to use this transformative technology effectively. With this knowledge and hands-on experience, you'll be well on your way to becoming proficient in, yet another groundbreaking innovation powered by AI. Moreover, you will be equipped to apply these skills in various practical scenarios, such as automating email responses, scheduling appointments, setting reminders, and even developing your own custom chatbots for specific tasks or industries. This course will empower you to take charge of your productivity and make the most of AI-driven personal assistants. This course is tailored for a diverse audience, including office professionals, consultants, students, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. To maximize the benefits of this course, learners are expected to possess fundamental computer skills, be comfortable with using software applications, exhibit an interest in AI technologies, and, importantly, require no prior coding knowledge. Access to a computer or device for hands-on practice is also essential for successful participation in the course.
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1 hour 57 minutes
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In today's technology-driven world, automation is a valuable skill for everyone. This course, "Automation for Everyone," allows you to harness the power of automation. From automating home tasks to implementing business solutions that save millions of dollars, we will explore practical applications through concise video lectures and real, linkable readings. Office Professionals, Consultants, Students, Small Business Owners, Automation Enthusiasts To fully benefit from the "Automation for Everyone" course, learners should have basic computer skills, familiarity with software, an interest in automation, no prior coding knowledge, and access to a computer or device for practice. By the end of this course, you will not only grasp automation's foundational concepts but also have the skills to streamline your personal and professional life; whether it's automating your smart home devices, optimizing your digital workspace, or creating custom solutions. Moreover, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to explore automation opportunities within your workplace, making you an asset in the era of digital transformation.
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5 hours 12 minutes
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This is a lesson from the comprehensive program, Navigating Generative AI for Leaders. In this lesson, you’ll learn how Coursera CEO, Jeff Maggioncalda, leverages generative AI models to be a more effective CEO. Jeff will discuss how he uses AI covering everything from his set up and model choices, through hands-on prompting examples. He will introduce you to three prompting strategies: Basic Query mode, Context Enhanced mode and Thought Partner mode and provide examples of how he puts them to work in his day to day as Coursera’s CEO. Jeff will explain the methods and guide you through hands-on exercises leveraging Coursera’s Playground labs, a private sandbox where you can interact with a powerful large-language model (LLM), side-by-side with Jeff. Jeff will also walk you through an exercise that enables you to use AI to anticipate how your role may evolve in the future. This exercise will help you understand what you should do to prepare for the future of work, including what skills, knowledge, and abilities you may need to acquire, as well as how to mitigate potential risks.
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Dive into the world of AI-powered productivity with Bing Copilot in this dynamic and interactive project. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course will guide you through the nuances of using Bing Copilot as a versatile tool for both personal and professional enhancement. You'll learn to apply Bing Copilot in various work areas including research, ideation, design, writing, and data analysis, transforming how you approach these key tasks. Throughout this journey, you'll engage in practical applications like researching market trends, generating innovative product ideas, crafting compelling marketing copy, and analyzing financial data. You'll also explore Bing Copilot's DALL-E functionality to create visually appealing designs for product packaging and promotional materials. As you progress, you'll master different AI prompting techniques, learning how to elicit the most effective responses from Bing Copilot for a variety of scenarios. This hands-on experience will culminate in a comprehensive project where you'll assume the role of a Product Development and Marketing Manager at a snack food company, CrunchTime Snacks. Here, you'll apply everything you've learned to develop and market a new line of chips, from conceptualization to predicting financial success. By the end of this project, you will have developed a rich skill set in utilizing Bing Copilot to enhance productivity and creativity in the workplace. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to integrate AI into your daily workflows, making you more efficient and adept in the digital landscape. Prerequisites: Learners should be familiar with working on web browsers like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
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2 hours 3 minutes
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This course is designed to introduce you to and help you make the most of this powerful new scheduling tool, guiding you step-by-step through using its many features. Whether you're a business owner, manager, or team member, you'll learn how to streamline your appointment booking process, manage your time better, and increase overall productivity. Throughout the course, you'll discover how to customize Microsoft Bookings to fit your specific needs and integrate it with other Microsoft 365 tools to create a seamless workflow. We’ll explore strategies for automating booking processes to save you time and reduce manual effort. You’ll also learn practical techniques for managing your schedule effectively, so you can focus on what really matters. This course is tailored for a wide range of participants, including business owners, managers, administrators, project managers, planners, and team members. Each individual will gain valuable insights into how to streamline the appointment scheduling process and enhance overall operational efficiency. Participants should possess a basic understanding of Microsoft Office communication and scheduling tools, such as Outlook, Calendar, and Teams. Familiarity with fundamental scheduling and appointment management concepts, like setting appointments and managing a calendar, is also essential. By the end of this course, participants will be able to navigate Microsoft Bookings effectively, set their availability, and share their Bookings page link. Additionally, they will configure shared Bookings pages to establish operating hours and specific services available for appointment booking. Finally, participants will learn to automate reminders, confirmations, and follow-up messages, ensuring a seamless scheduling experience that enhances productivity in their daily work.
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1 hour 40 minutes
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In this 1.5-hour guided, project-based course, you will learn the basics of using Obsidian, a powerful and flexible note-taking application, for journaling. We will do this by taking on the role of a Marketing Manager at a mid-sized tech startup, utilizing Obsidian's Daily Notes feature for efficient journaling, task tracking, and project management. Through a practical, hands-on scenario, you will build a personalized system for tracking daily tasks, documenting insights from meetings, and reflecting on progress and challenges in a marketing project. You will learn how to effectively use daily notes, links and backlinks, tags, search queries and graph view to journal daily, link your daily notes to ongoing projects, and review your tasks and reflections for insights. By the end of this project, you will have a fully functional setup in Obsidian to streamline your daily journaling and enhance your personal productivity. This is an intermediate project-based course which should take approximately 1.5 hours to finish. Throughout the course, you will learn how to sync shared vaults for the training team, enable and configure plugins to facilitate collaboration, create interactive and collaborative visuals using Excalidraw to design curriculum structures and program plans, manage task assignments, deadlines, and progress using the Daily Note, Tasks and Kanban plugins. Track task progress and assignment using Dataview, ensuring tasks are assigned correctly and deadlines are met. This course is aimed at learners who are looking to implement Obsidian as a customizable solution for project management and team collaboration. There are no specific prerequisites, but a basic understanding of Obsidian will be helpful. Please note Obsidian requires a paid business license if used for business, specifically for revenue-generating or work-related activities within a for‑profit organization that has two or more employees. Check details and FAQ on https://obsidian.md/pricing for more information. Please note Obsidian requires a paid business license if used business, specifically for revenue-generating or work-related activities within a for‑profit organization that has two or more employees. Check details and FAQ on https://obsidian.md/pricing for more information. Please note Obsidian requires a paid business license if used business, specifically for revenue-generating or work-related activities within a for‑profit organization that has two or more employees. Check details and FAQ on https://obsidian.md/pricing for more information. This course is ideal for learners who want to get started with Obsidian for personal or professional use. No prior experience with Obsidian is required, and any competent computer user can successfully complete this project. Please note Obsidian requires a paid business license if used business, specifically for revenue-generating or work-related activities within a for‑profit organization that has two or more employees. Check details and FAQ on https://obsidian.md/pricing for more information.

Taught by

Angelo Paolillo, Arkadi Avanesyan, Daniel Gregurić, Jamie Schroeder, Jeff Maggioncalda, Coursera CEO, Julia Arteno, Michelle Flores, Phil Gold, Sarath Penumuru and Starweaver