Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

Description:

Microsoft Copilot is transforming the way professionals work by integrating AI-powered automation and insights directly into Microsoft 365 applications. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Copilot, equipping participants with the knowledge to leverage AI for enhanced productivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Participants will explore how Copilot enhances Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint, automating repetitive tasks, improving content generation, and simplifying data analysis. This hands-on course will empower professionals to streamline their workflow and maximize efficiency with Microsoft Copilot.

By the end of the course, participants will confidently use Copilot to enhance their daily tasks, from document creation to data insights and communication.

Duration: Half Day

Course Code: BDT472

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the capabilities and limitations of Microsoft Copilot.
• Utilize Copilot in Microsoft Word to generate, summarize, and refine content.
• Leverage Copilot in Excel for data analysis, formula generation, and insights.
• Enhance email and scheduling efficiency with Copilot in Outlook.
• Improve collaboration and meeting productivity using Copilot in Teams.
• Use Copilot in PowerPoint to create AI-generated presentations.
• Implement best practices for AI-assisted work automation.

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Gen AI enthusiast

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

   • Overview of Microsoft Copilot and its AI capabilities
   • Understanding Copilot’s integration across Microsoft 365 apps
   • Ethical and security considerations when using AI-powered tools

    

   Copilot in Microsoft Word: AI-Powered Writing and Editing

   • Content generation and refinement
   • Summarizing and reformatting documents
   • Hands-on: Creating and enhancing reports with Copilot

    

   Copilot in Microsoft Excel: AI for Data Analysis

   • Automated data insights and visualization
   • Generating and explaining complex formulas
   • Hands-on: Analyzing datasets and creating reports with Copilot

    

   Copilot in Microsoft Outlook: Smarter Emails and Scheduling

   • AI-assisted email drafting and summarization
   • Scheduling and managing meetings efficiently
   • Hands-on: Automating email and calendar tasks with Copilot

    

   Copilot in Microsoft Teams: Enhancing Collaboration

   • AI-powered meeting notes and action items
   • Summarizing chat discussions and key takeaways
   • Hands-on: Using Copilot to improve team collaboration

    

   Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint: AI-Generated Presentations

   • Creating presentations with AI-generated content and design
   • Automating slide formatting and improvements
   • Hands-on: Building a professional presentation with Copilot

    

   Best Practices for Using Copilot in Workflows

   • Optimizing Copilot for everyday tasks
   • Understanding AI limitations and when to verify outputs
   • Hands-on: Applying Microsoft Copilot in a real-world work scenario

   Training material provided: Yes (Digital format)