Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot
Summary
Stop slogging through your inbox and start leading your day. Are you tired of losing hours to repetitive tasks, staring at blank pages, or wading through endless email threads? The world is changing, and AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it is the ultimate “time-hack” for the modern professional. There are so many valuable AI use cases that anyone can leverage.
By attending this course, you will learn how to hand off the “boring stuff” to Microsoft Copilot so you can focus on your most impactful work. Whether you want to save 5+ hours a week, eliminate the “blank page syndrome,” or finally get your data to tell a clear story, this course is your gateway. Don’t just work harder; work smarter by jumping into the world of AI today.
This beginner-friendly program is a practical journey into Microsoft Copilot, the AI engine living inside the apps you use every day (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams). We’ll focus on practical, real-world “day-in-the-life” scenarios.
You will discover how to treat Copilot as a digital collaborator that can compile information, compose messages, draft reports, summarize missed meetings, write elegant code and formulas, and turn raw data into professional presentations in seconds. We’ll also touch on ethical considerations like having a “human-in-the-loop” philosophy, teaching you how to critically review AI outputs to ensure accuracy and maintain your unique professional voice.
Learning Objectives
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Learn what Copilot is and how it compares with other AI tools |
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Learn the basics of prompting, including a valuable framework |
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Learn about several use cases of generative AI |
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Learn best practices of using AI responsibly |
CPE Information
Our administrative CPE policies can be found here. Below are CPE details for this specific course.
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Recommended CPE Credit: 1-2 hours of CPE credit is awarded based on a 50-minute hour for attendees who are present for the entire program. |
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Instructional Delivery Method: Group live |
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Recommended Field of Study: Computer Software & Applications |
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Program Level: Basic |
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Prerequisites: None |
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Advance Preparation: None |
How to Attend
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We also offer virtual and on-site training programs that are open to the public. See our events page for a current calendar of upcoming events.
