Welcome to your introduction to artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot. This course is designed for anyone seeking to familiarize themselves with AI technology and discover how it enhances everyday work within the Microsoft 365 suite. Learn how Copilot integrates seamlessly into tools you already use, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, helping you manage data more effectively, create presentations faster, and organize communications with greater efficiency.
This session provides essential foundational knowledge for using AI effectively in your daily work, demonstrating how Copilot assists you without creating overwhelming complexity. Build your confidence in AI as we explore practical applications together in a supportive learning environment. Join us to start your journey with technology that genuinely supports your professional work, progressing step by step.
Note:
When delivered as part of an organizational Copilot rollout, this course is highly recommended to begin with a live or recorded statement from leadership explaining why the organization is adopting AI and what Copilot implementation goals are. This class can be delivered in either a 90-minute or 3-hour format.
Course Outline:
Getting Started with Generative AI
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Understanding how Generative AI operates
- Reviewing recent Generative AI developments
- Exploring the future trajectory of Generative AI
Understanding Microsoft Copilot
- Learning Copilot capabilities and features
- Understanding Copilot's place in Microsoft 365
- Identifying Microsoft 365 components
- Embracing responsible AI principles
Interacting with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Work Content
- Understanding the Copilot interface
- Learning about Microsoft Graph technology
- Using Copilot in Work Mode
- Asking questions and submitting effective prompts
- Crafting prompts that yield optimal results
Interacting with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Web Content
- Understanding the web interface
- Using Copilot in Web Mode
- Submitting questions and prompts effectively
- Writing prompts for desired outcomes
- Creating images using Generative AI
Using Copilot 365 in Microsoft Edge Browser
- Accessing Copilot within Edge
- Using Copilot chat features
- Using Copilot compose features
Exploring Copilot 365 Features in Microsoft Word
- Writing document drafts with Copilot
- Summarizing document content
- Rewriting text for clarity and style
- Asking questions about document content
- Creating data tables
Exploring Copilot 365 Features in Microsoft Excel
- Working with Excel tables
- Creating formula columns automatically
- Analyzing data sets
- Organizing data through sorting and filtering
- Highlighting important data portions
- Creating charts from data
Exploring Copilot 365 Features in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Creating presentations from prompts
- Creating presentations from existing files
- Adding new slides to presentations
- Summarizing presentation content
- Restructuring presentations
Exploring Copilot 365 Features in Outlook
- Drafting email messages with Copilot
- Using Copilot coaching features
- Summarizing email conversations
Exploring Copilot 365 Features in Microsoft Teams
- Summarizing key points from recorded meetings
- Extracting important information from chat conversations
- Catching up when joining meetings late
