Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

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Using Microsoft 365 applications with Copilot empowers you to save time, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration. According to Microsoft's Work Trend Index, 70% of Copilot users reported being more productive, and 68% said it improved the quality of their work.¹ Copilot uses AI to automate routine tasks, provide insights, and enhance decision-making across Microsoft 365 apps. This certificate is for anyone looking to enter the workforce, switch careers, or advance in their current role. You’ll learn how to use Copilot with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to simplify daily tasks and navigate AI-powered workflows with confidence. Interactive exercises and real-world examples will help you build a portfolio of projects to showcase your skills to potential employers. Whether you’re managing communications, analyzing data, creating professional presentations, or automating daily processes, Copilot acts as your personalized assistant, enhancing productivity and decision-making. By completing this program, you’ll gain the knowledge to integrate Copilot into your daily role, boost productivity, and focus on strategic priorities. This program prepares you for opportunities in entry-level roles, administrative positions, and management by teaching you how to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve efficiency, decision-making, and productivity in your everyday work. 1 Microsoft. (2023). Work Trend Index 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2024.

Syllabus

Course 1: Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI
Course 2: Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel
Course 3: Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation
Course 4: Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

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20 hours 9 minutes
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This course is for professionals new to Microsoft 365 Copilot who want to build confidence using AI for communication and collaboration. No prior experience is needed, but you’ll need access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled. A free 30-day trial is available via the course link. You’ll learn how to use Copilot in Outlook and Teams to enhance communication and collaboration. This includes techniques for managing emails, organizing meetings, and analyzing conversations. The course also covers best practices and advanced tips to help you boost productivity with Copilot across Microsoft 365. By the end of the course, you'll be able to: • Manage emails effectively using Copilot in Outlook, including drafting, summarizing, and organizing. • Streamline meeting scheduling and agenda creation with Copilot's assistance. • Analyze and summarize conversations and meeting transcripts in Teams. • Apply advanced usage techniques and best practices for Copilot across Microsoft 365 applications. • Develop strategies to maximize productivity and efficiency using Copilot in various work scenarios. Start building your skills with hands-on, practical guidance.
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19 hours 36 minutes
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This course is designed for individuals who are familiar with Microsoft 365 but have no advanced computer skills or prior experience using Copilot and who want to learn how to make the most of Copilot's capabilities. It focuses on advanced content creation techniques using Copilot in PowerPoint and Word. You’ll master the art of creating compelling presentations and documents with AI assistance, boosting your ability to communicate ideas effectively. The course covers presentation development, improvement, and advanced editing and formatting techniques across both applications. By the end of the course, you'll be able to: • Develop professional presentations from scratch using Copilot in PowerPoint • Transform existing documents into structured PowerPoint presentations • Enhance presentations with multimedia elements, improved layouts, and animations using Copilot • Perform advanced editing and formatting tasks in both Word and PowerPoint with Copilot's assistance • Create polished, visually appealing documents and presentations optimized for various audiences Required course materials: A Copilot license is required to complete this course. If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family license, you can start a free 30-day trial using the link provided in the course.
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1 day 41 minutes
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In this course, it is necessary to have access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled, although no prior experience with Copilot is needed. You'll explore how to use Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel to work with data more efficiently. You'll learn to transform raw data into meaningful insights and eye-catching visualizations, all with the help of AI. You'll cover advanced techniques for manipulating data, generating insights, creating visualizations, and summarizing information using Copilot in Excel. By the end of the course, you'll be able to: • Manipulate and analyze datasets using Copilot in Excel. • Generate valuable insights from a provided dataset. • Create effective data visualizations using natural language prompts with Copilot in Excel. • Synthesize and summarize information into concise, actionable formats. With these skills, you'll be ready to tackle data challenges confidently and enhance your productivity using Excel and AI-powered tools. Required Course Materials: A Copilot license is required to complete this course. If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family license, you can start a free 30-day trial using the link provided in the course.
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20 hours 51 minutes
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This course is for professionals new to Microsoft 365 Copilot who want to integrate AI into their workflows. No prior experience is required, but you’ll need access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled. If you don’t have a license, a free 30-day trial is available via the course link. The course introduces Microsoft 365 Copilot, covering its core features. You’ll learn how to create effective prompts and use Copilot across Microsoft 365 applications. Build a foundation in retrieving information, generating content, and streamlining tasks. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn to integrate Copilot into your workflows to boost productivity and make informed decisions. By the end of the course, you'll be able to: • Explain the key concepts and capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot across applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Create effective prompts to get accurate, relevant, and creative responses from Copilot for various tasks. • Retrieve, organize, and analyze information from different Microsoft 365 sources using Copilot's intelligent tools. • Generate, edit, and format text content with Copilot in Microsoft Word to meet your professional needs. • Identify ethical principles like transparency and privacy and apply best practices to ensure responsible AI use. This course will give you the confidence to use Microsoft 365 Copilot in personal and professional settings.