Using Microsoft 365 applications with Copilot empowers you to save time, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration. According to Microsoft's Work Trend Index, 70% of Copilot users reported being more productive, and 68% said it improved the quality of their work.¹ Copilot uses AI to automate routine tasks, provide insights, and enhance decision-making across Microsoft 365 apps.

This certificate is for anyone looking to enter the workforce, switch careers, or advance in their current role. You’ll learn how to use Copilot with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to simplify daily tasks and navigate AI-powered workflows with confidence. Interactive exercises and real-world examples will help you build a portfolio of projects to showcase your skills to potential employers.

Whether you’re managing communications, analyzing data, creating professional presentations, or automating daily processes, Copilot acts as your personalized assistant, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

By completing this program, you’ll gain the knowledge to integrate Copilot into your daily role, boost productivity, and focus on strategic priorities. This program prepares you for opportunities in entry-level roles, administrative positions, and management by teaching you how to effectively use Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve efficiency, decision-making, and productivity in your everyday work.

¹ _{Microsoft. (2023). Work Trend Index 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2024.} 

Applied Learning Project

This program is designed to help you enhance productivity using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Each course includes projects that simulate real-world scenarios with Microsoft 365 applications and a final capstone project solving a fictional business problem using Copilot.

Projects include:

• Practicing real-world scenarios focused on data analysis, content creation, and communication management.

• A capstone project demonstrating your proficiency with Copilot.

You will develop and use skills in:

• Exploring business scenarios, analyzing data, and identifying actionable insights with Copilot.

• Evaluating productivity gains through data manipulation, visualization, and summarization, considering ethical implications.

• Creating visualizations and professional reports for various audiences by applying prompt engineering and content generation.

• Analyzing workplace challenges, identifying productivity gains with Copilot, and drafting business reports.