Short Course

Artificial Intelligence

Productivity With Microsoft Copilot

Overview

In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, efficiency and streamlined workflows are paramount. This comprehensive course is tailored to equip participants with the expertise to harness the power of Microsoft Copilot, a cutting-edge AI assistant seamlessly integrated into Microsoft 365 applications. Through a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practice, learners will discover how Microsoft Copilot can transform routine tasks into automated, time-saving processes, enabling them to focus on high-impact activities that drive results. Participants will gain proficiency in leveraging Microsoft Copilot’s advanced features across a suite of Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. The course focuses on practical applications, such as generating content, analyzing data, creating impactful presentations, and managing communications with AI-driven precision. Students also learn Copilot Notebook series. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to seamlessly integrate Microsoft Copilot into their daily workflows, enhancing productivity and optimizing task management for maximum professional effectiveness.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for

  • Executives and Managers: Professionals seeking to streamline decision-making, enhance strategic planning, and boost overall productivity with AI-powered tools
  • Administrators and Support Staff: Individuals looking to optimize routine tasks, improve document management, and enhance efficiency in daily operations using Microsoft Copilot
  • Cross-Functional Teams and Business Professionals: Employees across various roles who aim to leverage Copilot to enhance collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and workflow optimization within their organizations

Pre-requisites

  • No pre-requisite required
  • Participants are required to bring their own laptop PC or MacBook for the practical hands-on portions of the workshop
  • Participants will require access to Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses in their corporate/enterprise Microsoft 365 accounts and installed copy of Copilot
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1 Day

8 Hours

Level

Beginner

What You Will Learn

Understand Microsoft Copilot's Core Capabilities

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Copilot’s features, AI capabilities, and how it enhances productivity across Microsoft 365 applications.

Apply Effective Prompting Techniques

Learn how to write clear, structured, and context-rich prompts that generate accurate, relevant, and high-quality AI-assisted outputs.

Integrate Copilot into Daily Workflows

Identify opportunities to seamlessly incorporate Microsoft Copilot into routine work processes to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Create High-Quality Documents and Content

Use Copilot in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to draft, summarize, rewrite, and enhance professional documents and presentations more efficiently.

Analyze and Visualize Data With Copilot

Leverage Copilot in Microsoft Excel to analyze datasets, generate formulas, create visualizations, and extract actionable business insights.

Improve Communication and Collaboration

Utilize Copilot in Microsoft Teams and Outlook to summarize meetings, draft emails, manage conversations, and facilitate more effective team collaboration.

Apply Advanced Copilot Features for Business Productivity

Explore advanced capabilities such as content generation, document summarization, meeting intelligence, and workflow optimization to maximize productivity across Microsoft 365.

Demonstrate Practical Copilot Skills in Real-World Scenarios

Build confidence through hands-on exercises and practical use cases that enable participants to apply Microsoft Copilot effectively in their own workplace and professional responsibilities.

Course Outline

Day 1
  • Copilot in web, Outlook and Teams
    • Introducing Copilot
    • Web based Copilot
    • Copilot for Outlook
    • Copilot for Teams
  • Copilot in Word and PowerPoint
    • Copilot for Word
    • Document support for Word
    • Copilot for PowerPoint
    • Presentation support in pptx
  • Copilot for Excel
    • Copilot for Excel formulas
    • Copilot for data analysis
    • Microsoft Loops
  • Copilot Notebooks
    • Copilot Researcher
    • Copilot Analyst
    • Copilot NotebookLM

Trainers Profile

 
Peter goh

Peter Goh

Peter Goh is an experienced system administrator, developer, trainer, and consultant with over 20 years of expertise in cutting-edge software development. He specializes in creating and deploying customized applications for desktop, web, and mobile platforms. Additionally, he is an ACTA certified trainer.

 

Peter

Dwight Fonseka

Dwight Fonseka embarked on his educational journey in 2001, achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from NUS, followed by an Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management from MDIS in 2007, and a Master’s degree in Education from NTU in 2013. Dwight has accumulated eight years of experience teaching biology at O and A levels/IB level in international schools in Singapore and abroad, specializing in genetics, biostatistics, and bioinformatics, particularly in Rbioconductor.