Working Smarter with AI: Microsoft Copilot

Welcome to the World of AI

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of Generative AI. We'll explore what it is, how it works, different types, its growing importance in today's world, and crucial ethical guidelines, setting the stage for practical applications.

• What is Generative AI?
• Types of Generative AI (Text, Image, Audio, Video)
• Exploring Key Generative AI Platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini)
• Understanding "Hallucinations" and Inaccuracies
• Ethical Concerns: Bias, Copyright, Data Privacy

Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot

This module introduces the core functionality of Microsoft Copilot. We’ll explore how to access and navigate it, understand license options, and apply its key features to integrate Microsoft Copilot into daily work.

• Understanding the Microsoft Copilot User Interface
• License Overview: Microsoft Copilot Chat vs Microsoft Copilot vs Microsoft Copilot Business
• Enterprise Data Protection
• Get Started with Search & Chats
• Model Selection
• Using Work IQ for Data Retrieval
• Working with Agents, Pages and Notebooks
• Creating Images, Videos, Posters, Documents and more
• Configuring Microsoft Copilot
• LAB: First Steps with Microsoft Copilot

Working with Microsoft Copilot Cowork

This module explores Microsoft Copilot Cowork, the advanced workspace that extends Microsoft Copilot with powerful task-oriented features. Discover how to leverage Cowork’s capabilities for enhanced control and task automations to maximize productivity and AI integration.

• From Chat to Cowork
• Licensing and Cost
• Staying in Control of your Tasks
• Writing Good Cowork Prompts
• Task Automations
• Browser Use
• Customizing Cowork
• Skills and Plugins

Prompt Engineering in Microsoft Copilot

Learn the crucial skill of prompt engineering to effectively communicate with AI. This module covers how to write clear, specific prompts to guide Microsoft Copilot and achieve desired outputs for various tasks.

• What is Prompt Engineering?
• Key Principles of Effective Prompting
• Iterative Prompting and Refining Techniques
• Writing, Saving and Sharing Custom Prompts
• Using and Configuring the Copilot Prompt Lab
• Automatically Run Prompts with Prompt Scheduling
• LAB: Prompt Engineering a Marketing Campaign

Copilot Practical Use Cases in Microsoft 365 Apps

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can be applied to real-world scenarios and integrated into daily workflows. We will brainstorm and discuss practical use cases to enhance productivity and spark creativity in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

• Copilot in Word: Draft and Refine Documents
• Copilot in Excel: Build Formulas, Charts and Graphs
• Copilot in Outlook: Draft Emails and Manage Calendars
• Copilot in PowerPoint: Generate Slides and Layouts
• Copilot in Teams: Prepare Meeting Agendas and Summarize Transcripts
• Copilot in SharePoint: Create, Summarize and Manage Content
• Copilot in OneDrive: Store, Organize and Share Files
• Copilot in Planner: Generate and Prioritize Tasks
• Copilot in OneNote: Capture Ideas and Organize Information
• LAB: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft 365 Applications

Creating Your Own AI Agents

This module explores how everyday users can design and personalize simple AI agents without advanced coding skills. You’ll learn the foundations of agent design and how to extend their capabilities across Microsoft 365. It also covers the full lifecycle from creation and configuration to publishing, sharing, and usage.

• What Makes an AI Agent?
• Configuring Agents with Instructions, Knowledge & Tools
• Creating Agents with Agent Builder
• Building Agents in SharePoint and Teams
• Developing Agents with Copilot Studio
• Best Practices for Building Agents