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Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Course Outline:
Course Description:
This overview course Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot will provide students with the tools to explore AI integrations enhancing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams using workflows developed by the Microsoft's Copilot AI tool. You will discover personal organization tools using Copilot’s task management and learn AI-driven calendar and meeting scheduling efficiencies. Additionally, automating routine tasks like email drafting and summarizing and adopt best practices for AI integration and security awareness will also be covered.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Textbook & Materials
REQUIRED
None
Materials:
Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Meeting Information:
- Days: Online Zoom Conference
- Day: Friday
- Dates: 7/25 & 8/1/2025
- Time: 12:30 - 1:45 PM
Outline:
- Explore AI integrations
- Discover personal organization tools using Copilot’s task management
- Discover Copilot Chat, Personal, and Enterprise Editions
- Learn how to organize youself with MS Copilot AI
- Get tips for integrating AI into daily routines
- Understand Key Challenges and Common Misconceptions of using AI
Class Presentations
| Session | Name | PowerPoint Presentation | PDF Presentation |
| 1 | Unlocking Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot |  |
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Microsoft Copilot Training
Microsoft Training
LinkedIn Learning
- What Is Microsoft Copilot? An Overview of Microsoft’s AI Tools
- Microsoft Copilot for Productivity by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Get Started with Microsoft Copilot
- Learning Microsoft 365 Copilot for Work
- Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot
- Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompt Writing
- Copilot in Teams: AI-Powered Collaboration
- Copilot in Outlook: Maximize Your Workday Efficiency
- Copilot in Word: Create and Refine Documents with AI
- Excel with Copilot: AI-Driven Data Analysis
- Copilot in PowerPoint: From Prompt to Presentation
- Creating Agents and Custom Copilots in SharePoint (No Code Required)
GenAI Links
GenAI General Links
- Converting Unstructured Data into a Knowledge Graph Using an End-to-End Pipeline
- Intel - Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to Accelerate LLM Application Development
- Llama
- Pathways Language Model (PaLM)
- McKinsey - The state of AI
- What is LangChain?
Agentic AI
Generative AI
- https://chatgpt.com/
- BytePlus - ChatGPT vs playground
- TechTarget - Gemini vs. ChatGPT: What's the difference?
- Get started with TensorFlow
- Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss It: 100+ Generative AI Statistics on the Fast-Moving Tech Train
- AI for everyone
IBM Technology
- IBM - Generative vs Agentic AI: Shaping the Future of AI Collaboration
- 325 results for AI
LLMs
- Top 7 LLM Parameters to Instantly Boost Performance
- The Building Blocks of LLMs: Vectors, Tokens and Embeddings
Transformers
GenAI Applications by Output Type
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Text Generation | Produces human-like text responses | ChatGPT Claude Gemini Mistral |
| Summarization | Condenses long content into shorter summaries. | GPT-4 BART Claude |
| Translation | Translates between languages. | Google Translate DeepL GPT-4 |
| Text Completion | Completes partially written sentences or paragraphs. | GPT-3.5 Turbo GPT-4 |
| Sentiment Analysis | Analyzes emotions or opinions in text. | Hugging Face Transformers |
| Code Generation | Writes code from natural language prompts. | GitHub Copilot Amazon Q (CodeWhisperer) Cody |
| Question Answering | Answers queries based on context or knowledge base. | LangChain QA agents GPT-4 RAG systems |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Image Generation | Creates images from text prompts. | DALL·E 3 Midjourney Stable Diffusion |
| Image Editing | Modifies or enhances images. | Adobe Firefly Runway ML DALL·E inpainting |
| Style Transfer | Applies visual styles from one image to another. | DeepArt Prisma |
| Image Captioning | Generates textual descriptions of images. | BLIP OpenAI CLIP GPT |
| Object Detection / Recognition | Identifies objects in an image. | YOLOv7 Detectron2 |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Speech Synthesis (TTS) | Converts text into spoken voice. | ElevenLabs Amazon Polly Google TTS |
| Voice Cloning | Mimics a specific voice. | Descript Overdub Resemble.ai |
| Music Generation | Composes original music from prompts. | Suno AI AIVA MuseNet |
| Audio Enhancement | Denoises or improves sound quality. | Adobe Podcast Enhance Dolby.io |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Video Generation | Creates videos from text or images. | Runway Gen-2 Pika Labs Synthesia |
| Lip Syncing / Talking Avatars | Syncs avatars with voice. | HeyGen D-ID Synthesia |
| Video Editing | AI-assisted cutting, transitions, effects. | Runway Gen-2 Adobe Premiere AI |
| Motion Capture / Animation | Tracks and animates movement. | RADiCAL Move.ai |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Multimodal Q&A | Processes images + text for responses. | GPT-4o Gemini Claude 3 Opus |
| AR/VR Content Creation | AI-generated immersive experiences. | NVIDIA Omniverse Spline AI |
| Digital Twins | Creates simulations of real-world entities. | Siemens Unity ML tools |
GenAI Applications by Industry
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Medical Documentation | Generate patient notes and summaries. | Nuance DAX Nabla Copilot |
| Clinical Decision Support | Assist diagnosis or treatment plans using medical data. | MedPaLM IBM Watson Health |
| Medical Imaging | Enhance and interpret scans (X-rays, MRIs). | Arterys Aidoc |
| Drug Discovery | Simulate molecular interactions and design compounds. | Insilico DeepMind AlphaFold |
| Patient Engagement | AI chatbots for scheduling, FAQs, symptom checks. | Babylon Health Ada Health |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Report Generation | Automate earnings summaries, financial statements. | BloombergGPT |
| Risk Modeling | Predict fraud or credit default scenarios. | H2O.ai SAS GenAI |
| Chatbots / Virtual Advisors | Client support and investment guidance. | Kasisto Amelia |
| Sentiment Analysis | Analyze market sentiment in news/social media. | MarketPsych Accern |
| Personalized Finance | Budgeting and insights based on user behavior. | Cleo Copilot AI |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| AI Tutoring | Personal tutors for students in various subjects. | Khanmigo Scribe AI |
| Content Creation | Generate quizzes, lesson plans, and summaries. | Quizlet Q-Chat MagicSchool |
| Language Learning | Conversational AI for speaking and writing practice. | Duolingo Max Speak |
| Essay Feedback | AI reviews grammar, structure, and content. | Grammarly WriteLab |
| Accessibility Tools | Text-to-speech or summarization for diverse learners. | Read&Write Whisper AI |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Script Writing | Generate storylines, scenes, or full scripts. | ChatGPT Sudowrite |
| Music Creation | Compose music tracks or soundscapes. | Suno AI AIVA |
| Video Generation | Produce content or avatars from text. | Pika Labs Runway ML Synthesia |
| Game Design | Generate environments, characters, dialogue. | Scenario.gg Inworld AI |
| Personalized News | AI-curated content feeds. | Artifact Feedly AI |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Product Descriptions | Auto-generate SEO-optimized listings. | Jasper Copy.ai |
| Virtual Try-On | Generate simulations of users with products. | Zyler Vue.ai |
| Personalized Recommendations | Tailored shopping suggestions using behavior data. | Amazon Personalize Coveo |
| Visual Search | Search by image rather than text. | Google Lens Syte |
| Chatbots | Pre/post-sale support, product inquiries. | Ada Gorgias Drift |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Predictive Maintenance | Use sensor data to forecast equipment failure. | SparkCognition Uptake |
| Supply Chain Optimization | AI modeling of logistics and demand. | Llamasoft o9 Solutions |
| Digital Twin Simulation | Simulate factory environments. | Siemens NVIDIA Omniverse |
| Automated Design | Generate product blueprints or iterations. | Autodesk Dreamcatcher |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Contract Drafting | Generate or summarize legal contracts. | Harvey Spellbook |
| Legal Research | Extract insights from case law, regulations. | CoCounsel (Casetext) LexisNexis AI |
| E-Discovery | Automatically classify and organize legal documents. | Relativity AI |
| Client Chatbots | Legal Q&A and support bots. | DoNotPay LawDroid |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Policy Drafting | AHelp write legislation, policies, or public statements. | ChatGPT GovTech platforms |
| Public Service Chatbots | Virtual assistants for citizens. | NYC's MyCity chatbot |
| Threat Detection | Analyze data for security risks or misinformation. | Primer AI Palantir |
| Smart City Planning | Generate traffic or zoning simulations. | UrbanFootprint CityFormLab |
| Application | Description | Example Tools/Models |
| Resume Screening | Match applicants to job descriptions using NLP. | HireVue Pymetrics |
| Job Description Writing | Automate writing inclusive, targeted JDs. | Textio Jasper |
| Interview Coaching | AI-based mock interviews. | Interview Warmup (Google) Yoodli |
| Employee Feedback Analysis | Summarize employee engagement surveys. | Lattice AI Culture Amp |
| Name | Description |
| CivicPlus | Offers tools for website development, online forms, and citizen engagement. |
| Accela | Provides a platform for government operations, including permitting, licensing, and citizen services |
| GovPilot | Tailored shopping suggestions using behavior data. |
| CentralSquare Technologies | Offers solutions for public administration and public safety. |
| ClearGov Inc. | TSpecializes in budgeting and licensing process simplification for local governments. |
| Esri | Provides GIS and spatial technology solutions for governments. |
| Avenu Insights & Analytics | Helps governments increase revenue, improve operations, and build community trust. |
| BondLink | A platform for debt management and investor engagement in the municipal bond market. |
| Citibot | Provides AI-powered chatbots for local government customer service. |
| GovStack | A global community focused on the digitalization of public sector infrastructure. |
LinkedIn Courses
LinkedIn GenAI Basic Courses
- Discover the Possibilities of Generative AI
- What Is Generative AI?
- Generative AI vs. Traditional AI
- Applications of Generative AI in Learning and Development
- Introduction to Generative AI with GPT
- Ethics in the Age of Generative AI
- Generative AI: Working with Large Language Models
- The OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model (LLM) Applications: An Overview
- Introduction to Conversational AI
LinkedIn GenAI Advanced Courses
- Marketing with Anthropic Claude: Turning LinkedIn Comments Into Content Strategies
- Generative AI and Predictive AI in the Cloud: Foundational Concepts and Scenarios
- Understanding Generative AI in Cloud Computing: Services and Use Cases (2023)
- Generative AI and LLMOps: Building Blocks and Applications
- AI Show: Being Responsible with Generative AI
- Generative AI for Business Leaders
- GenAIOps Foundations
- Introduction to Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)