Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding AI and Its Impact for Government
Gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, its capabilities, and potential challenges.
High-Level Overview of AI
- What is AI?
- How AI works in simple terms.
- Awareness of ‘AI hallucinations’
- Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents explained simply.
AI Ethics for Government
- Importance of ethical considerations in AI within government operations.
- Awareness of data security and privacy when using various AI models in a public sector context.
- Basic principles and best practices for data handling when using AI tools for government purposes.
Module 2: Exploring Microsoft Copilot 365
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 public sector.
- Copilot licensing options for government agencies.
- Differences between free and paid versions suitable for government use.
- Overview of Copilot integrations tailored for government workflows.
Practical Use of Copilot in Daily Government Tasks
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Creating Presentations:
- How Copilot can assist in designing slides and organizing content for government presentations.
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Working in Excel:
- Using Copilot to manage data, create formulas, and automate tasks for government reports.
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Working in Word:
- Utilizing Copilot for writing, editing, and formatting official documents.
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Sending Emails:
- Efficiently drafting and sending emails using Copilot for government communications.
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Adding Value to Teams Meetings:
- Integrating Copilot into Teams for enhanced productivity in government meetings.
- Using Copilot for meeting notes, scheduling, and task management within the public sector.
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Copilot inside of Microsoft Edge:
- Summarizing page content and highlighting key information for government research.
- Generating summaries with timestamps for videos relevant to government projects.
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Working in OneNote:
- Enhancing notes for government meetings and projects.
- Copilot OneNote Tips & Tricks for government users.
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Copilot for OneDrive:
- Summarizing and comparing files for government documents.
- Asking questions and creating FAQs relevant to government operations.
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Working with Copilot in Pages:
- What is Pages?
- How to get started with Pages for government documents.
- Collaboration and sharing in Pages for government teams.
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Working with Copilot in Loop:
- What is Loop?
- How to get started with Loop for government projects.
- Collaboration and sharing in Loop for government teams.
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 suit government needs.
- Tips for getting the most value: Using context, examples, and concise language for better outcomes in government work.
- Editing a Copilot prompt to make it your own for government-specific tasks.
- Sharing saved prompts with colleagues within government agencies.
- Using prompt templates (Prompt Cheat Sheets) for government use.
Module 3: Mobile Productivity & Beyond for Government
Leverage AI-powered apps on mobile devices to enhance productivity, research, and real-time assistance in a government context.
Exploring the Copilot Mobile App for Government
- Introduction to the Copilot mobile app tailored for government users.
- Key features and how to use it on-the-go in a public sector environment.
- Conversational AI (Using voice) for efficient communication in government settings.
- 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 projects.
- Explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely in a public sector context.
- Summarizing and editing legal documents for government use.
- Editing and collaborating using Copilot Pages for government teams.
- Marketing Content:
- Crafting social media posts, advertisements, and blog posts for government outreach.
- Tailoring messages to different audiences and optimizing for engagement in government communications.
- Using the Copilot Designer for image generation relevant to government projects.
- 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 in a public sector setting.
- Exploring additional Office 365 integrations suitable for government workflows.
Requirements
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for all types of learners aiming to enhance their workflows with free AI solutions for government.
Prerequisites:
There are no formal prerequisites; however, participants will benefit most if they are comfortable using a web browser, navigating websites, and managing files. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace is also advantageous.
Internet Access & Web Browser:
Since many AI tools are cloud-based, participants should have reliable internet access and be proficient in using a web browser to access these tools.
Licensing Requirements:
To successfully complete the Use Case exercises in this course, each participant must have:
• Access to a Microsoft 365 subscription (Bring Your Own Subscription) where they are licensed to use Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• A Microsoft OneDrive account, as Copilot requires OneDrive to facilitate the file sharing tasks utilized throughout the Use Case exercises.
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