About the Course:
This hands-on course teaches participants how to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered assistant integrated into Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and more, for smarter, faster project management. Discover how to use Copilot to write project plans, automate reporting, summarize meetings, and enhance communication across distributed teams. Gain practical experience and walk away with ready-to-use templates and techniques to lead high-performing projects using Microsoft 365’s intelligent ecosystem.
Course Objective:
- Understand the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot for project management
- Use Copilot in Word and Excel to generate project charters, budgets, and reports
- Automate task tracking and meeting follow-ups with Copilot in Teams and Outlook
- Improve communication and stakeholder alignment using AI-generated summaries
- Integrate Copilot tools into your project workflows for greater productivity and insight
Who is the Target Audience?
- Project managers, team leads, operations professionals, and business analysts looking to modernize their project practices using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Basic Knowledge:
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Teams) is recommended. No prior AI experience is required.
Curriculum
Total Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI in Project Management
Project Planning with Word, Excel, and Copilot
Communication and Meeting Management in Teams and Outlook
Task Tracking and Performance Dashboards with Copilot
Copilot Best Practices and Change Management Considerations
Final Project: Building an AI-Enhanced Project Plan