# AI for Productivity with Copilot Online (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview Copilot sits inside the software most offices already run on, which makes it one of the easier places to get real value out of AI. This course starts with what a large language model actually is and why it answers the way it does, then moves quickly into using Copilot on the work in front of you. You will practice writing prompts, reading what comes back with a critical eye, and steering the tool toward an answer you would be willing to put your name on. From there you will work across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive, using Copilot to draft and tighten writing, summarize long documents, turn meeting notes into something useful, and get a spreadsheet to explain itself. You will also generate images, see where generative AI tends to fall down, and compare Copilot against ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot so you know which one to reach for and when. ## What you'll learn - Understand how large language models work and why Copilot responds the way it does - Write prompts that get usable answers, then refine them when the first attempt misses - Use Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive - Draft and sharpen writing, summarize long documents, and turn meeting notes into next steps - Ask questions of a spreadsheet and get analysis you can check - Generate images and recognize where generative AI is unreliable - Know when Copilot, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot is the better tool for the task - Understand how Copilot handles company data and what that means for privacy ## Curriculum #### The Technology & Importance of AI (Artificial Intelligence) - What is a Large Language Model (LLM) & how does it work? - The Importance of AI - AI Products from Microsoft vs OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT) #### Data Privacy - Large Language Model Training & Data Privacy - Does Copilot use your Company Data for Training the AI? #### Copilot Plans: Free vs Paid - Copilot vs Copilot Pro vs Microsoft 365 Copilot - Copilot Plans for Individuals - Copilot Plans for Organizations - Microsoft Copilot vs GitHub Copilot #### Getting Started with Copilot: Writing Prompts - Ask Copilot a Question - Work vs Web Tabs - Follow Up Messages - Create a New Chat or Continue the Current Chat? - What to Do If You Are Not Satisfied with Copilot's Response - Edit in Pages #### Ideas For How You Can Use AI - What can Copilot do for you? - Learn the Most Important Aspects About a Topic - Write Something For You - Get Summaries of Documents, Articles, etc - Improve Your Writing - Clean Up a Video Transcript - and many more... #### Generating Images - Generating Images from a Text Prompt - The Style of Graphics: Illustration vs Photography - Tips for Generating Realistic Looking Photos - Tips for Creating Images with Copilot #### Things to Watch Out For - Potential Downsides to Generative AI - AI is Not Perfect (You must verify) #### Copilot’s Integration into Microsoft Office (365) Apps - Excel - Word - PowerPoint - Outlook (App or outlook.com) - Teams (Meetings & Chat) - OneDrive #### Microsoft Excel - Write formulas for you (inside Excel) - Insert columns for you - Apply color and formatting - Understand/visualize your data by having Copilot create charts, PivotTables, and even PivotCharts #### Microsoft Outlook & Email - Get caught up on your email faster - Write better emails (Copilot can write emails for you or suggest improvements to what you write) - Create email rules #### Microsoft Word - Summarize documents - Have it review your writing - Have it write for you: - Brand new writing based on a prompt you type - Based on a reference file you provide it #### Microsoft PowerPoint - Summarize PowerPoint presentations - Ask questions about content in a presentation - Generate entire presentations with a Copilot prompt - Convert files into PowerPoint presentations - Add new slides #### Microsoft Teams (Meetings & Chat) - Catch up on chats with coworkers - Ask questions and get answers about a meeting without having to rewatch a meeting or read the entire transcript - Review/create meeting notes - Catch up on a meeting if you’re late #### Microsoft OneDrive - Summarize files - Ask questions about a file’s contents - Compare files #### Using AI In “Your” Job - How can AI help “you specifically” in your job? #### Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT - When to use Copilot Instead of ChatGPT - When to use ChatGPT instead of Copilot #### Copilot & AI Are Rapidly Developing - Resources for Staying Up to Date #### Copilot Mobile Apps - Getting the correct Mobile App for your plan (there are multiple) ## FAQ ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course? For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably price our courses. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $299