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Copilot Chat (Prompting & Overview) ISI-1617

Copilot Chat is your AI companion built by Microsoft.

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  • $350 per seat

About this class

Copilot Chat is your AI companion built by Microsoft. It helps you think, write, plan, analyze, and create. In this class, you'll explore how to use it effectively ? not just what buttons to press, but how to think in a way that gets the best results.

Audience: New or intermediate users of Microsoft Copilot (free version)

What you'll be able to do

  • Introduction to Microsoft Copilot Chat
  • Getting Started
  • The Art of Effective Prompting
  • Core Features and Capabilities
  • Practical Applications by Function
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Best Practices and Governance
  • Hands -On Exercises
  • Troubleshooting
  • Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide
  • Appendix B: Additional Resources

Course outline

  1. Module 1Introduction to Microsoft Copilot Chat

    • What is Copilot Chat and how it works
  2. Module 2Getting Started

    • Detailed comparison table: Free vs. Paid versions
    • Enterprise data protection features
    • Interface overview and navigation
    • Model selection explained
    • Starting your first conversation
  3. Module 3The Art of Effective Prompting

    • The 4 elements of effective prompts (Goal, Context, Source, Expectations)
    • Complete comparison table showing each element with examples
    • 6 key prompting best practices with before/after examples
  4. Module 4Core Features and Capabilities

    • File upload and analysis (6 file types supported)
    • AI image generation with detailed tips
    • Copilot Pages collaboration
    • Web search integration
    • Session persistence
  5. Module 5Practical Applications by Function

    • Writing and content creation (emails, reports, marketing)
    • Data analysis and research
    • Project management and planning
    • Training and education
    • Problem - solving and decision support
  6. Module 6Advanced Techniques

    • Using Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
    • Multi- file analysis
    • Mobile device usage
    • Memory and personalization
  7. Module 7Best Practices and Governance

    • Data security guidelines (Do's and Don'ts)
    • Responsible AI usage (6 key principles)
    • Quality control and fact - checking
    • Productivity best practices
  8. Module 8Hands -On Exercises

    • Exercise 1: Email Writing (15 min)
    • Exercise 2: Document Analysis (20 min)
    • Exercise 3: Image Generation (15 min)
    • Exercise 4: Problem - Solving (20 min)
    • Exercise 5: Content Creation Chain (25 min)
    • Exercise 6: Multi - File Comparison (20 min)
  9. Module 9Troubleshooting

    • Common issues table with solutions
    • Technical problems
    • When to escalate
  10. Module 10Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide

    • Essential prompt starters
    • 5 common use case templates
  11. Module 11Appendix B: Additional Resources

    • Microsoft documentation
    • Internal resources
    • Community and learning

Download the full outline (PDF)

Before you attend

and capabilities of Copilot Chat (Free Version) Practical applications by function Advanced techniques Best practices and governance Students should have a general understanding of AI .

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