Overview
This series of three 1-hour webinars, delivered over one day, provides a comprehensive exploration of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Participants will learn how to utilise Copilot to create content, organise workloads, and conduct research and analysis efficiently. Each session is tailored to specific use cases, offering actionable insights into reducing digital debt and improving productivity.
Key focus areas include prompt engineering, leveraging Copilot in core Microsoft 365 apps, and applying its capabilities to optimise daily tasks.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites to attend these webinars. However, familiarity with core Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) is recommended.
Target Audience
This webinar series is designed for:
- Business professionals looking to enhance productivity using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Content creators, project managers, analysts, and team leads aiming to streamline workflows.
- Organisations seeking to leverage Copilot for task automation and digital efficiency.
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of these webinars, participants will:
- Understand the functionality and potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Learn effective prompt engineering techniques to maximise Copilot’s value.
- Utilise Copilot to streamline content creation, workload management, and data analysis.
- Apply Copilot’s features across Microsoft 365 apps for better collaboration and task automation.
Outline
Webinar 1: Content creation for communicators using Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Introduction to Copilot: Overview and interaction
- Prompt engineering for effective communication
- Using Copilot in:
- Microsoft Word 365: Drafting documents, creating summaries, and FAQs
- Microsoft PowerPoint 365: Building presentations with Narrative Builder
Webinar 2: Organising and managing workload using Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Introduction to Copilot: Overview and interaction
- Prompt engineering for workload efficiency
- Using Copilot in:
- Microsoft Outlook 365: Drafting emails, managing content, and producing summaries
- Microsoft Teams: Summarising meetings, creating action lists, and generating presentations from documents
Webinar 3: Research, analysis, and curating content using Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Introduction to Copilot: Overview and interaction
- Prompt engineering for research and analysis
- Using Copilot in:
- Copilot Chat: Researching vs. searching, thought partnership
- Microsoft Excel 365: Analysing data, creating formulas, and building PivotTables and visuals
Exams and Assessments
There are no formal assessments or exams for this webinar series.
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