Introduction to AI and Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace
What You'll Learn in Introduction to AI and Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace
Course Length
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
- Recognize common AI tools and their purpose in the workplace
- Explain how Microsoft Copilot supports productivity in Microsoft 365
- Create clear, effective prompts to generate useful results
- Apply Copilot to everyday work tasks across Microsoft applications
- Use AI responsibly with awareness of data privacy and accuracy
Target Student
This workshop is designed for professionals with no prior experience using AI tools and who are looking to improve their everyday productivity with AI.
Prerequisite
Participants should have a basic familiarity of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Course Outline
This workshop introduces participants to Artificial Intelligence in a workplace context, building foundational understanding before focusing on Microsoft Copilot as the primary productivity tool. Participants will explore how AI is used in everyday work scenarios, gain exposure to other AI platforms, and learn how Copilot integrates into Microsoft 365 applications to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
Section 1: Introduction to AI in the Workplace
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Introduction to Generative AI
Everyday workplace examples of AI
Overview of common AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)
Understanding the role of AI in modern work environments
Section 2: Getting Started with Copilot and Prompting
What Microsoft Copilot is and how it works
How Copilot integrates with Microsoft 365
Understanding prompts and how to interact with AI
Writing clear and effective prompts
Improving results with context and formatting
Section 3: Using Copilot Across Microsoft 365 Applications
Microsoft Word: Drafting reports, summarizing content, rewriting text
Microsoft Outlook: Composing emails, replying, summarizing threads
Microsoft Excel: Basic data analysis, generating insights, simple formulas
Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating presentations and enhancing slides
Section 4: Best Practices and Real-World Application
Responsible and ethical use of AI in the workplace
Data privacy and confidentiality considerations
Reviewing and verifying AI-generated content
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Practical workplace scenarios and use cases
Key takeaways and next steps
Introduction to AI and Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace
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