Copilot for Microsoft 365: AI as a Bridge to Professional Excellence

Since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022, our traditional workplace has seen an accelerated (or perhaps overwhelming) interest in the use of Generative AI. The introduction of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot is changing how we handle everyday tasks - from writing emails and analyzing data to preparing presentations and managing meetings. While these changes bring new opportunities, they can also feel overwhelming.

How do you start using AI effectively? What can it really do for your work? How do you maintain your creativity and judgment while leveraging these new tools? Does it always work? Does it generate good quality for us? We are all expected to include AI in our workloads in some shape or form and many of us are looking for the initial hand holding to help us understand what exactly tools like Copilot do.

Why This Course is Different

Instead of presenting isolated features or technical demonstrations, we tell the story of Fidget Focus, a (fictitious) company learning to integrate Copilot into their daily operations. Through their experiences, you'll see how different team members - from content writers to data analysts, from marketing professionals to strategic planners - use Copilot to enhance their work while maintaining their unique expertise and creativity.

You'll watch as our fictitious company, Fidget Focus, navigates common organizational challenges:

• Breaking down complex data into actionable insights
• Creating content in multiple languages
• Managing information spread across numerous documents
• Handling sensitive team communications
• Making strategic decisions with better information

The course shows not just what Copilot can do, but how it fits into real work situations, helping you envision applications in your own context.

Who This Course is For

• Professionals Across Industries: Whether you work in:
•  International development (writing proposals, analyzing field data, managing multinational teams)
•  Policy making (researching issues, drafting documents, analyzing impact data)
•  Healthcare (managing patient communications, analyzing health data, creating reports)
•  Education (preparing materials, grading, administrative tasks)
•  Non-profit sector (grant writing, impact analysis, donor communications)
• Creative industries (content creation, project management, client communications)
• Government services (document processing, public communications, data analysis)
• Research institutions (data analysis, report writing, collaboration)
• Leaders & Decision Makers: Observe practical examples of how Copilot affects productivity, collaboration, and decision-making. Gain insights into implementation considerations, team adoption patterns, and potential impact on workflows. Understand how it can support both individual contributors and team dynamics.
• Job Seekers: Understand how AI is changing workplace expectations and develop practical skills that employers increasingly value. Learn to discuss AI tools competently in interviews and demonstrate awareness of modern workplace technology.
• Students: Get ahead of workplace evolution by understanding how AI tools integrate into professional environments. See real-world applications that complement your academic knowledge and prepare for internships and future careers.