Day 1: Copilot Fundamentals + Microsoft 365 Integration

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Copilot and AI in Productivity

• Content:
  • What is Microsoft Copilot? Overview of AI capabilities.
  • How Copilot integrates across Microsoft 365 apps.
  • Licensing and setup requirements.
• Lab Activity: Participants explore the Copilot interface in Word and Outlook with guided prompts.

Module 2: Copilot in Word – Drafting, Summarizing & Formatting

• Content:
  • Creating documents by describing content.
  • Summarizing long documents.
  • Formatting text, fixing grammar, tone adjustment.
• Lab Activity: Participants draft a one-page report by giving Copilot commands (e.g., “Write an executive summary for Q1 sales”).

Module 3: Copilot in PowerPoint – Auto Slide Generation & Design

• Content:
  • Creating presentation slides from outline or prompts.
  • Applying design themes automatically.
  • Adding speaker notes with Copilot.

Lab Activity: Participants create slides for a product launch using Copilot commands

Module 4: Copilot in Outlook – Email Drafting & Smart Replies

• Content:
  • Drafting professional emails quickly.
  • Summarizing long email threads.
  • Adjusting tone (formal, casual).
• Lab Activity: Participants draft three different styles of emails to the same recipient using Copilot.

Module 5: Copilot in Excel – Data Analysis & Formula Generation

• Content:
  • Asking Copilot to analyze datasets.
  • Generating complex formulas.
  • Creating charts and summaries.
• Lab Activity: Participants upload sample data and ask Copilot to produce a sales summary report with visualizations.

Day 2: Smart Workflows & Collaboration with Copilot

Module 6: Microsoft Teams Copilot – Meeting Notes & Action Items

• Content:
  • Using Copilot to transcribe meetings.
  • Extracting action items and decisions.
  • Summarizing chat conversations.
• Lab Activity: Participants watch a sample meeting recording and create a summary + action plan with Copilot.

Module 7: Copilot in OneNote & Microsoft Loop – Organizing & Sharing

• Content:
  • Using Copilot for note-taking, organizing ideas.
  • Collaborating via Loop components.
• Lab Activity: Participants build a collaborative task list and timeline using Copilot commands.

Module 8: Automating Repetitive Tasks with Copilot + Power Automate

• Content:
  • Introduction to Power Automate with Copilot.
  • Automating email follow-ups, report generation.
• Lab Activity: Participants create a simple flow to automate daily email reminders triggered by a Copilot-generated task list.

Module 9: Smart Calendar & Email Workflows

• Content:
  • Managing calendar invites and scheduling with Copilot.
  • Prioritizing and summarizing inbox.
• Lab Activity: Participants create a weekly calendar using Copilot suggestions and draft meeting agendas.

Module 10: Collaboration Use Case Simulation

• Content:
  • Combine tools learned in a simulated team workflow.
• Lab Activity: Participants simulate planning a product launch event using Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Excel with Copilot help.

Day 3: Advanced Use Cases + Monetize Copilot Skills

Module 11: Business Data Analysis with Copilot & Power BI Basics

• Content:
  • Using Copilot to create insights from Excel data.
  • Introduction to Power BI integration.
• Lab Activity: Participants build a simple dashboard to visualize sales trends.

Module 12: Crafting Effective Copilot Prompts & Commands

• Content:
  • Best practices for prompt writing.
  • Examples of efficient, clear instructions.
• Lab Activity: Participants refine prompts to generate improved outputs in Word and Excel.

Module 13: Copilot in LinkedIn, Viva, and Edge

• Content:
  • Using Copilot to write LinkedIn posts.
  • Personalized learning with Viva.
  • Edge browsing enhancements.
• Lab Activity: Participants draft posts and messages for LinkedIn and create learning plans.

Module 14: Real-World Industry Use Cases

• Content:
  • Marketing: Campaign creation and reports.
  • HR: Employee engagement and feedback analysis.
  • Finance: Budget forecasting and audit reports.
  • Admin: Meeting management and policy documents.

Lab Activity: Participants pick a domain and create a sample deliverable using Copilot.

Module 15: Monetizing Your Copilot Skills & Final Project

• Content:
  • How to freelance, consult, or train using Copilot expertise.
  • Building a portfolio.

Lab Activity: Participants present their final projects and get feedback.

Additional Course Details:

Date: 23 – 25 July 2025

Price: MUR 60,000