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MS Copilot Training: the Basics (Live Online)

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Overview

Our Microsoft Copilot training targets the most important, real-world use cases, which can be applied to everyday office work.

Overview: In this section, participants will get acquainted with Copilot and its capabilities.

  • Versions. Understand differences between versions. Gain insights into the unique aspects of “MS Copilot,” “Windows Copilot,” and “MS 365 Copilot” to identify which version best serves different needs.
  • Interface. Understand the interface’s layout, features, and customization options.
  • Use Cases. Practice the top use cases: conducting research, writing, rewriting, and even creating images.
  • Handling Output. Learn how to share Copilot’s outputs effectively and copy its output for use in other tools.
  • Permissions. Understand the privacy settings and permissions to ensure secure use of the tool.

Research Better: This module introduces participants to Copilot’s research features and provides hands-on experience to deepen their skills.

  • Research Tasks. Ask questions, compile data, find solutions to problems, and gather consensus opinions from social media.
  • Analyzing Text. Learn how to input and process textual data to extract meaningful insights or generate summaries.
  • Analyzing Files. Explore how Copilot can interpret and provide insights from file formats such as PDFs, Word, or text files.
  • Analyzing Visuals. Interpret images and visuals, extracting patterns, details, or generating creative feedback.
  • Conversational Mode. Activate “voice mode” for quicker feedback loops.

Writing (Generating Text): Explore Copilot’s writing capabilities, which are invaluable for generating creative, technical, or business content.

  • Website content. Learn how to generate copy for blog articles and product descriptions.
  • Social media. Develop relevant and compelling social media posts within the constraints of each platform.

Rewriting: One of Copilot’s standout features is its ability to rewrite text with precision and creativity.

  • Translation. Experiment with Copilot’s ability to switch between formal, casual, persuasive, or other styles and translate content between multiple languages.
  • Summarizing. Learn to create concise summaries tailored to specific audiences or adjust text complexity for different reading levels.
  • Editing. Refine your writing by enhancing stylistic consistency, tone appropriateness, and grammatical accuracy with Copilot’s assistance.

Generating Images: AI isn’t limited to text. This module delves into Copilot’s capabilities for generating different types of images.

Secret Settings: Learn little-known settings and useful tweaks to fully integrate Copilot with Windows.

Prerequisites: You only need the free version of MS Copilot installed on Windows 10 and above. You should use a laptop or desktop, not a smartphone or tablet, during class. Having multiple screens is recommended: one to view the instructor’s screen, and the other to do your work.

Audience: Anyone who has played with Copilot but wants to use it more effectively. This Copilot training is not for people who have never used it before.

Format: Live, instructor-led class with hands-on exercises. Lecture, then demo, then lab. 5-minute breaks at the end of each hour.

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