Microsoft Co-Pilot - Unlocking productivity (FreeVersion Edition)
This full-day session is designed to help users get the most from the free version of Microsoft Copilot—whether accessed through Bing Chat, the Edge browser, or the Copilot web experience. Through hands-on activities, reallife scenarios, and approachable prompting techniques, this course empowers...
Audience
This course is ideal for individuals who want to explore the practical benefits of AI without needing technical expertise, especially suited to professionals seeking to streamline tasks and improve digital workflows, educators looking to enhance lesson planning, feedback, and resource creation, students aiming to improve research, writing, and study efficiency, and curious learners who want to explore AI in a safe, accessible, and productive way.
Pe-requisites
No prior AI experience required—participants need only basic computer skills, access to a web browser (Microsoft Edge recommended), and a free Microsoft account to access Copilot.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualCourse Content
1. Introduction to Microsoft Copilot (Free Version)
- Overview of access points: Bing Chat, Edge sidebar, Copilot web experience
- What Copilot can and can't do in its free form
- Key differences from paid versions (briefly, for context)
2. Prompting Fundamentals
- What is a prompt and why it matters
- Crafting clear, effective prompts for different goals
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Hands-on practice: rewriting vague prompts for better results
3. Boosting Productivity with Copilot
- Task automation: drafting emails, creating outlines, generating ideas
- Time-saving strategies for repetitive tasks
- Real-life scenarios: meeting prep, to-do lists, quick summaries
4. Digital Research and Content Summarisation
- Using Copilot to explore topics and gather insights
- Summarising articles, webpages, and long-form content
- Evaluating AI-generated summaries for accuracy and bias
5. Writing and Communication Support
- Drafting professional emails, reports, and messages
- Enhancing tone, clarity, and structure with Copilot
6. Creative and Exploratory Use Cases
- Brainstorming ideas for projects, lessons, or campaigns
- Using Copilot for storytelling, planning, and inspiration
- Activity: generate three creative outputs from one prompt
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