AI & Microsoft Copilot for Business – 1-Day Masterclass
Description
This one-day masterclass is designed for operational employees who want to master Microsoft 365 Copilot and understand its positioning within the generative AI landscape.
This is a 100% hands-on training, combining contextual insights with practical exercises that can be directly applied to your daily work.
Who is it for ?
• Office workers using the Microsoft 365 suite on a daily basis
• Assistants, project managers, and team leaders looking to improve productivity
• Any professional wishing to discover and adopt AI tools integrated into their Microsoft work environment
Level
No technical skills are required. The training is accessible to both beginners and users already familiar with LLMs, whether Copilot or ChatGPT. Access to a Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required (usually provided by your organization).
Course outline
Introduction – Generative AI & Microsoft Copilot
• Reframing generative AI and Copilot: positioning, how it works, and the M365 ecosystem
• Security, confidentiality, and compliance: how to protect your company’s data and yourself
• Best practices for effective and responsible AI use in a professional environment
Block 1 – Copilot for communication & writing
• Write, rewrite, and improve professional emails in Outlook with Copilot
• Create internal notes, memos, and structured documents in Word
• Adapt tone: simplification, stylistic refinement, and empathetic communication
• Translate and adapt content for different languages or markets
• Practical exercises
Coffee break
Block 2 – Copilot for analysis & synthesis
• Automatically generate meeting summaries and action points from Teams meetings
• Summarize long documents and extract key insights
• Compare offers, product descriptions, or reports using AI
• Analyze data and create reports in Excel with Copilot
• Use Microsoft 365 Chat for document search and synthesis
• Practical exercises
Block 3 – Copilot for internal communication
• Create structured and enriched PowerPoint presentations with simple prompts
• Generate professional visuals using built-in AI tools (Designer, Image Creator)
• Use Copilot as a strategic assistant for solving complex internal challenges
• Practical exercises
Coffee break
Block 4 – Advanced prompting & end-to-end workflow
• Prompt engineering method: writing effective instructions for complex tasks
• Practical application on a real use case from your environment
Block 5 – Copilot agents
• Introduction to AI assistants and agents
• Creation of a Copilot AI agent tailored to your scope
Validation & closing (15 min)
• Knowledge quiz
• Summary of key concepts
• Q&A session
Training objectives
• Understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot works and its positioning compared to other generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Mistral, Claude, etc.)
• Adopt best practices for security, confidentiality, and responsible AI use in business
• Master the fundamentals of prompt engineering to get the most out of Copilot
• Use Copilot to improve professional writing and communication (Outlook, Word)
• Summarize, analyze, and compare documents and meetings using Copilot (Teams, Excel, Microsoft 365 Chat)
• Generate visual content with Copilot
• Implement a complete end-to-end workflow integrating multiple Copilot features
Benefits
• Immediate Productivity : Leave with techniques that can be directly applied to your tasks the very next day.
• Ecosystem Mastery : Understand how Copilot integrates with your existing Microsoft 365 tools to maximize time savings.
• Confidence & Best Practices : Use AI confidently thanks to best practices in data privacy, security, and responsible use.
Practical information
• Format : 1-day masterclass (7 hours) in-person in Geneva, combining theoretical input with practical exercises.
• Duration : 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, including a lunch break and two coffee breaks.
• Materials : A laptop with access to Microsoft 365 and an active Copilot license (or access provided by your organization).
• Group size : Maximum of 10 participants to ensure high-quality interaction and individual support.
• Course materials : A complete PDF handout is provided to each participant at the end of the session.
• Training certificate : A certificate of completion for Microsoft Copilot training is issued after the session.
• Prerequisites : No technical prerequisites. Regular use of Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Teams) is recommended.
• Funding : Please refer to our “Funding / Aids” page for available financing options.