Course Details
Course Description:
Welcome to your introduction to artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot! This course is designed for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with AI and how it can support everyday work in Microsoft 365. See how Copilot smoothly fits into the tools you already use like Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, helping you manage data, create presentations, and organize communications more efficiently.
This session provides the basics you need to start using AI effectively, showing you how Copilot can assist in your daily tasks without overwhelming you. Gain confidence in using AI as we explore its practical applications together. Join us to start your journey with technology that supports your work, step by step.
- This course is ideal for Microsoft 365 users who are new to AI and looking to improve their productivity.
- Participants should be comfortable using applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Teams.
- No prior AI or programming experience is required.
- Course delivery can be adapted to 90-minute or 3-hour formats depending on your organization’s needs.
Getting Started with Generative AI
- Understanding Generative AI
- Learning How Generative AI Works
- Reviewing Advancements in Generative AI
- Looking Ahead to the Future of Generative AI
- Understanding Copilot and its capabilities
- Understanding Copilot’s role in Microsoft 365
- Identifying the Components of Microsoft 365
- Embracing Responsible AI
- Understanding the Interface
- Understanding Microsoft Graph
- Using Work Mode
- Asking questions and submitting prompts
- Crafting effective prompts for desired outcomes
- Understanding the Interface
- Using Web Mode
- Asking questions and submitting prompts
- Crafting effective prompts for desired outcomes
- Using Copilot 365 in the Edge Browser
- Accessing Copilot 365
- Using Chat
- Using Compose
- Writing a Draft
- Summarizing a Document
- Rewriting Text
- Asking a Question about the Document
- Creating a Table
- Working with an Excel Table
- Creating a Formula Column
- Analyzing Data
- Sorting and Filtering Data
- Highlighting Portions of Data
- Creating Charts
- Creating a Presentation from a Prompt
- Creating a Presentation from a File
- Adding a Slide
- Summarizing a Presentation
- Organizing a Presentation
- Drafting a Message with Copilot
- Using Coaching with Copilot
- Summarizing Email Messages
- Summarizing Key Discussion Points from a Recorded Meeting
- Getting Key Information from a Chat
- Catching up when Arriving Late to a Meeting
For this Generative AI class students should have a basic understanding of computer concepts. No prior knowledge of AI or machine learning is required.
We offer live-instructor group training classes for your team.
Upskill your team from the comfort of your office or online.
Benefits of Group Training Include:
- Experienced Professional Instructor Trains Your Team
- Content Focused On Your Team's Needs
- Convenient Scheduling and Class Setup
- Significant Per/Student Cost Savings
- Online, On-Site and Blended Options Available
Virtual Live Instructor
Financing Available
Free Repeat
Testimonials
This was the class I needed.
The instructor Jeff took his time and made sure we understood each topic before moving to the next. He answered all of our questions, and I don't know about the rest of the students, but was very pleased with this experience.
I finally understand how to use Excel.
-Amanda T (Yale New Haven Hospital).
Great class!
We were able to cover a lot of information in one day without getting overwhelmed.
-Maria R (Microsoft).
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