Course Outline
Module 1 – Advanced Excel for Decision-Making (6 hours)
- Exploration of advanced formulas and functions, including INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, IF statements, and nested formulas
- Utilization of data analysis tools such as PivotTables, PivotCharts, and the basics of Power Query
- Automation techniques using macros and Copilot-generated suggestions
- Development of dashboards and reports to provide leadership insights for government operations
- Practical exercises focusing on healthcare and management scenarios relevant to public sector decision-making
Module 2 – PowerPoint for Impactful Presentations (6 hours)
- Techniques for professional slide design and effective storytelling
- Strategies for data visualization and the appropriate use of charts in presentations
- Integration with Excel and Copilot-generated content to enhance presentation quality
- Tips for engaging executive audiences within a government context
- Final project: constructing a presentation using Copilot's assistance for government purposes
Module 3 – Word for Professional Documentation (6 hours)
- Methods for creating and formatting professional reports and proposals for government use
- Utilization of templates and styles to ensure consistency and efficiency in documentation
- Integration of Copilot for writing, summarizing, and editing content for clarity and precision
- Collaboration tools and version control strategies for team-based document creation
- Practical exercise: building a leadership report for government review
Module 4 – Outlook for Productivity and Team Organization (6 hours)
- Advanced techniques for email and calendar management to enhance productivity for government staff
- Use of rules, categories, and automation features to streamline workflows
- Leveraging Copilot for drafting, summarizing, and scheduling tasks efficiently
- Integration with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 tools for seamless collaboration
- Leadership-focused time management strategies to optimize government operations
Module 5 – Microsoft Copilot in Leadership Workflows (6 hours)
- Overview of Copilot's capabilities across the Microsoft 365 suite for government applications
- AI-assisted task automation in Excel, Word, and Outlook to support government workflows
- Best practices for designing prompts to maximize the effectiveness of Copilot
- Ethical considerations and data privacy best practices when using AI tools in a government setting
- Hands-on practice: creating and refining workflows using Copilot for government tasks
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental data management and reporting concepts for government.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Teams or OneDrive.
Audience
- Managers and decision-makers in the public sector looking to enhance productivity using Microsoft 365 and Copilot for government.
- Professionals responsible for preparing reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership within government agencies.
- Teams aiming to leverage AI tools for automation and strategic insight generation to support governmental operations.
Testimonials (2)
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
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