Boost Your Productivity with Microsoft Copilot 365 Training Course

Module 1: Understanding AI and Its Impact for Government

Gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, its capabilities, and potential challenges for government operations.

High-Level Overview of AI for Government

• What is AI?
• How AI works in simple terms.
• Awareness of ‘AI hallucinations’ and their implications for government.
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents explained in simple terms.

AI Ethics for Government

• Importance of ethical considerations in AI for government operations.
• Awareness of data security and privacy when using various AI models in a governmental context.
• Basic principles and best practices for data handling when using AI tools for government.

Module 2: Exploring Microsoft Copilot 365 for Government

Learn how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot for document creation, data analysis, and collaboration across Microsoft apps in a government setting.

Introduction to Copilot for Government

• Overview of Copilot and how to access it within the government environment.
• Copilot licensing options for government agencies.
• Differences between free and paid versions in a governmental context.
• Overview of Copilot integrations suitable for government use.

Practical Use of Copilot in Daily Government Tasks

• Creating Presentations:
  • How Copilot can assist in designing slides and organizing content for government presentations.
• Working in Excel:
  • Using Copilot to manage data, create formulas, and automate tasks for government reports and analyses.
• Working in Word:
  • Utilizing Copilot for writing, editing, and formatting documents for government use.
• Sending Emails:
  • Efficiently drafting and sending emails using Copilot for government communications.
• Adding Value to Teams Meetings:
  • Integrating Copilot into Microsoft Teams for enhanced productivity in government meetings.
  • Using Copilot for meeting notes, scheduling, and task management in a governmental context.
• Copilot inside of Microsoft Edge:
  • Summarizing page content and highlighting key information for government research.
  • Generating summaries with timestamps for videos relevant to government operations.
• Working in OneNote:
  • Enhancing note-taking capabilities with Copilot.
  • Copilot OneNote tips and tricks for government users.
• Copilot for OneDrive:
  • Summarizing and comparing files in a governmental context.
  • Asking questions and creating FAQs using Copilot.
• Working with Copilot in Pages:
  • What is Pages?
  • How to get started with Pages for government use.
  • Collaboration and sharing in Pages within a governmental framework.
• Working with Copilot in Loop:
  • What is Loop?
  • How to get started with Loop for government operations.
  • Collaboration and sharing in Loop within a governmental context.

Getting Better Results from Copilot for Government

• Understanding ‘Prompt Engineering’: How to phrase instructions to get clear, accurate results for government tasks.
• Changing prompt settings within the platform to meet governmental needs.
• Tips for getting the most value: Using context, examples, and concise language for better outcomes in a governmental setting.
• Editing a Copilot prompt to tailor it to government-specific requirements.
• Sharing saved prompts with colleagues within government agencies.
• Using prompt templates (Prompt Cheat Sheets) for government applications.

Module 3: Mobile Productivity & Beyond for Government

Leverage AI-powered apps on mobile devices to enhance productivity, research, and real-time assistance in a governmental context.

Exploring the Copilot Mobile App for Government

• Introduction to the Copilot mobile app tailored for government use.
• Key features and how to use it on-the-go in a governmental setting.
• Conversational AI (Using voice) for efficient communication in government.
• Taking photos of objects and getting information relevant to government operations.

Copilot Content Creation and Generative AI for Government

• Technical Writing:
  • Creating documentation, manuals, and guides for government agencies.
  • Explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely for government stakeholders.
  • Summarizing and editing legal documents for government use.
• Editing and collaborating using Copilot Pages in a governmental context.
• Marketing Content:
  • Crafting social media posts, advertisements, and blog posts relevant to government initiatives.
  • Tailoring messages to different audiences and optimizing for engagement in a governmental setting.
  • Using the Copilot Designer for image generation for government communications.
• Code Generation:
  • Writing and debugging code snippets for government applications.
  • Assistance with various programming languages and frameworks used in government IT projects.

Additional Productivity Tips for Government

• Other ways Copilot can enhance productivity for government operations.
• Exploring additional Office 365 integrations suitable for government use.