Copilot for Microsoft 365 Course Outline

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Overview
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.

Note: When this course is delivered as part of a organizational Copilot deployment, it is highly recommended that the course is started with a live or recorded statement from leadership regarding why the organization is embracing AI and what the goals are of the Copilot implementation. This class can be run in a 90-minute or 3-hour format.

Course Outline

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 Microsoft Copilot
Understanding Copilot and its capabilities
Understanding Copilot's role in Microsoft 365
Identifying the Components of Microsoft 365
Embracing Responsible AI

Interacting with Copilot 365 Work Content
Understanding the Interface
Understanding Microsoft Graph
Using Work Mode
Asking questions and submitting prompts
Crafting effective prompts for desired outcomes

Interacting with Copilot 365 Web Content
Understanding the Interface
Using Web Mode
Asking questions and submitting prompts
Crafting effective prompts for desired outcomes
Creating Generative AI Images

Using Copilot 365 in the Edge Browser
Accessing Copilot 365
Using Chat
Using Compose

Showcasing Copilot 365 Features in Word
Writing a Draft
Summarizing a Document
Rewriting Text
Asking a Question about the Document
Creating a Table

Showcasing Copilot 365 Features in Excel
Working with an Excel Table
Creating a Formula Column
Analyzing Data
Sorting and Filtering Data
Highlighting Portions of Data
Creating Charts

Showcasing Copilot 365 Features in PowerPoint
Creating a Presentation from a Prompt
Creating a Presentation from a File
Adding a Slide
Summarizing a Presentation
Organizing a Presentation

Showcasing Copilot 365 Features in Outlook
Drafting a Message with Copilot
Using Coaching with Copilot
Summarizing Email Messages

Showcasing Copilot 365 Features in Teams
Summarizing Key Discussion Points from a Recorded Meeting
Getting Key Information from a Chat
Catching up when Arriving Late to a Meeting

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