Maximizing Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of AI-driven tools and automation

Audience

• Business professionals optimizing productivity with AI
• Data analysts leveraging Copilot for predictive insights
• HR specialists enhancing workforce efficiency with AI

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications, designed to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and generate insights.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level professionals who wish to fully leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Microsoft 365 Copilot's role in automating tasks and improving workflows.
• Formulate effective prompts for AI-driven assistance.
• Utilize Copilot in Excel for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Enhance presentations with AI-generated content and design in PowerPoint.
• Streamline communication and email management with Copilot in Outlook.
• Develop AI-driven initiatives for productivity, data prediction, and HR applications.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

• What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
• How AI enhances Microsoft 365 applications
• Understanding AI-driven automation and its business impact

Mastering AI Prompt Formulation

• How to communicate effectively with Copilot
• Optimizing prompts for better AI-generated results
• Common mistakes and best practices in AI-assisted workflows

Copilot in Excel: Data Analysis and Prediction

• AI-powered data cleaning and organization
• Generating insights and visualizations with Copilot
• Forecasting and predictive analytics with AI

Copilot in PowerPoint: AI-Enhanced Presentations

• Generating slide content with AI prompts
• Improving slide design and layout automatically
• AI-driven storytelling and data visualization

Copilot in Outlook: Streamlining Communication

• AI-assisted email composition and summarization
• Inbox organization and scheduling automation
• Enhancing collaboration with Copilot in Teams

Developing AI-Driven Initiatives

• Improving business productivity with AI
• Leveraging AI for data-driven decision-making
• Enhancing HR processes with AI-powered insights

Security, Compliance, and Best Practices

• Data privacy and ethical AI use
• Security considerations for AI-driven workflows
• Ensuring compliance in Microsoft 365 environments

Future of AI in Microsoft 365

• Upcoming AI advancements in Microsoft 365
• Expanding AI capabilities in enterprise workflows
• Integrating Copilot with emerging AI tools and platforms

Summary and Next Steps