Participants in the course will learn how artificial intelligence works, specifically Microsoft Copilot, and how to use it to streamline common office tasks such as content generation, automated communication, data processing, and information summarization. They will discover how artificial intelligence can assist in working with standard office tools within the MS Office suite and understand the importance of ethical and security considerations when using artificial intelligence, including personal data protection and preventing misuse of the technology. The course will offer specific examples of content creation in email preparation, search optimization, computer science, research, advertising preparation, working with social networks, product development, and similar areas.

The course is suitable for:

• Beginners → The course provides an overview of how artificial intelligence works, specifically focusing on Microsoft Copilot. Through practical examples, participants will gain hands-on experience with AI, enabling them to use it in their daily lives, whether at work or in their personal life. The course offers foundational knowledge and experience, creating a base for further education in the field of AI.

• Employees → The course will be a valuable resource for boosting creativity, efficiency, and productivity. Participants will learn how to automate routine tasks and get inspiration for content creation using Microsoft Copilot.

• Entrepreneurs → The course offers insights into the potential of AI, specifically Microsoft Copilot, in business. Participants will understand how Microsoft Copilot can help with innovation, decision-making, and company management.

• Managers → The course provides information on the ways Microsoft Copilot can be utilized in managing a company, improving processes, and organizing work. Participants will learn how AI can assist with strategic planning and decision-making, enhancing their ability to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing technological environment.

• Students → The course offers practical skills for academic studies and future careers. Participants will learn how to effectively use Microsoft Copilot for information research, preparing materials, and education.

• People from various fields → For example, marketing, sales, project management, programming, as well as those interested in optimizing their work through AI tools like Microsoft Copilot.

Participation in the course does not require any specific professional training, but participants should have basic knowledge of working with computers, the internet, and the MS Office suite. During the course, the paid version of MS Copilot will be used. Organizationally, the course will be arranged so that the day before it takes place, participants will create their access to MS Copilot with the instructor.

Course Content

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

• Overview of terms in the field of artificial intelligence

• History of artificial intelligence

• Possibilities of using artificial intelligence tools with an emphasis on large language models

• Safety in the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Responsibility, intellectual property, privacy, ethics

• Responsible use of artificial intelligence

• Hallucinations

• Intellectual property in content creation and processing

• Ethics

• Corporate policy on the use of artificial intelligence

Large Language Models

• Overview of key available platforms and their relationships

• OpenAI

• Microsoft

• Google

• Meta

Basics of the Copilot Platform

• Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

• Basic functions and capabilities of the platform

• Paid/free version

• Settings and configuration

• Principles of interaction with Copilot

• Integration with existing systems

• Basic commands and their use

• Practical Exercise: Setup and initial configuration

Parameters of Language Models and How to Use Them

• Tokens

• Configuration of language models

• Setting parameters when entering prompts, experimenting

• Practical Exercise: Setting parameters in your own prompt

Navigation in Copilot

• Advanced commands and options

• Navigating the interface

• Functions

• Effective communication with Copilot

• Practical Exercise: Navigation and information search

Copilot and MS Edge

• Using MS Edge when working with the web

• Summarizing content

• Creating a timeline

• Contextual questions

• Practical Exercise: Working with the web in MS Edge

Basic Prompts in Copilot

• Effective prompts

• Content creation

• Data analysis

• Verifying prompt creation in OpenAI ChatGPT

• Strategies for prompt creation

• Practical Exercise: Content creation in various contexts, data analysis from various sources, in different contexts

Microsoft Designer

• Creating new graphics using AI

• Editing existing images using AI

• Practical Exercise: Editing photos, creating images for presentations

Copilot and MS Word

• Generating and editing content

• Formatting and templates

• Working with language and grammar

• Automation of common tasks

• Sharing content, team document creation

• Practical Exercise: Document creation and modification

Copilot and MS PowerPoint

• Creating presentations

• Design and layout suggestions

• Interactive elements and links

• Sharing content, team presentation creation

• Tips for effective presenting

• Practical Exercise: Presentation design

Copilot in MS Excel

• Working with data and tables

• Data analysis and visualization

• Automation and macros

• Practical Exercise: Data analysis, table editing, chart creation

• Automated macro creation

• Processing external graphics for MS Excel

• Practical Exercise: Processing materials into a price offer

Copilot in MS Outlook

• Effective email management

• Organizing calendar and meetings

• Automated responses

• Practical Exercise: Email creation in various scenarios

Copilot and MS Teams

• Collaboration and communication in a team

• Organization of online meetings

• Sharing and working with documents

• Meeting summarization

• Creating tasks from meetings

• Integration with other applications

• Practical Exercise: Team communication, creating a summary from a voice recording

MS OneNote

• Copilot integration with OneNote

• Practical Exercise: Working with notes in OneNote

Use Cases for MS Copilot

• Scenarios for using MS Copilot in various business areas

• Copilot in marketing, customer care, finance, IT, legislation, sales, operations

• Practical Exercise: Designing MS Copilot integration into your own business process

Creating Prompts from Templates

• Possibilities of creating sophisticated prompts from existing databases

• Sources of prompts, possibilities for their modification

• Parameters for prompt creation

• Practical Exercise: Modifying a prompt for your own business scenario

Project Management with Copilot

• Using artificial intelligence for effective decision-making

• Integration with project management tools

• Practical Exercise: Project management with Copilot

Innovation and Creativity with Copilot

• Using artificial intelligence for idea generation and innovation

• Supporting creative processes

• Developing products and services with the help of artificial intelligence

• Case studies and applications

• Practical Exercise: Idea generation with Copilot

Strategies for Prompt Creation

• Different types of strategies for prompt creation

• Examples of prompts for various fields

• Practical Exercise: Creating your own strategy

GenAI in Other Tools

• Examples of integrating generative AI tools in other products

• Generating a mind map

• Creating software applications

• Editing complex formulas

• Practical Exercise: Creating a mind map on a chosen problem

Future Development of Microsoft Copilot Tools

• Upcoming extensions of Microsoft Copilot

• Copilot Pages

• Copilot in Excel with Python

• Brand Manager in PowerPoint

• Copilot in OneDrive

• Practical Exercise: Utilizing new features in your own processes

Useful AI Tools

• Introduction to other tools utilizing AI

• Information sources for finding suitable AI tools

• Practical Exercise: Searching for tools to solve our problem

Final Workshop and Evaluation

• Feedback and summary of what has been learned

• Recommended literature, websites, online courses for further education

• Evaluation and recommendations for further use

• Opportunities for further education and development

• Practical Exercise: Presentation and evaluation of projects