ICT 908 - Craft Effective Prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Course Description
Please note...
Tuition for this course is funded by Microsoft Canada. There is no final evaluation in this version of the course, and online synchronous sessions are held as workshops with many students.
Please enrol in only one course section.
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot by learning to craft precise, contextual, and effective prompts that simplify, transform, and compile content seamlessly across Microsoft 365 applications. This course explores the principles of prompt design, highlighting the importance of providing clear goals, context, sources, and expectations to achieve optimal outcomes.
Offered in collaboration with Microsoft.
Through real-world scenarios and hands-on examples, you'll learn how to leverage Copilot in popular applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and Chat. Whether your aim is to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, or create dynamic content, this course equips you with the skills needed to maximize the impact of Copilot in your daily tasks.
Course Details
Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Describe the functionalities of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its integration across various apps
- Craft effective and contextual prompts to empower Microsoft 365 Copilot or any chat-based LLM to create, simplify, transform, and compile content for diverse professional tasks.
- Apply Copilot in real-world scenarios using multiple Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Topics:
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Module
- Explore the possibilities with Microsoft 365 Copilot Module
- Optimize and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Summarize with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Create and draft with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Edit and transform content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Ask questions and analyze content with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for learners of all experience levels who work with or are interested in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It is tailored for individuals looking to enhance their skills in Microsoft 365 applications, improve productivity, and streamline workflows. Whether you are a beginner exploring Copilot’s capabilities or an experienced professional aiming to refine your prompt engineering techniques, this course offers practical insights and hands-on examples to boost your efficiency and mastery of office applications.
Notes
This course does not include any assessments. If you wish to follow along with the lab demonstration, you will need a Copilot Pro license and Microsoft Office.
Prerequisites
Tuition for this course is funded by Microsoft Canada. There is no final evaluation in this version of the course, and online synchronous sessions are held as workshops with many students. If you would like to follow along with the lab demo, you will need to have a Copilot Pro license and Microsoft Office. The paid version of the course includes a final evaluation and access to Copilot Pro and Office, and they are in smaller groups.
