Copilot Applied Skills
Microsoft Copilot Applied Skills: AI Research Agents and AI Chat Workflows
This pathway introduces learners to the practical use of Microsoft Copilot capabilities for workplace productivity, research, reporting, workflow support, and AI-assisted communication. It is designed for learners who need to use generative AI responsibly and productively in Microsoft 365 environments.
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Schedule
- Saturday mornings, 09:00 to 13:30
- Investment
- R5,950 excl. VAT
- Format
- Facilitated certification preparation
Executive Summary
AI-Assisted Productivity
This pathway introduces learners to the practical use of Microsoft Copilot capabilities for workplace productivity, research, reporting, workflow support, and AI-assisted communication. It is designed for learners who need to use generative AI responsibly and productively in Microsoft 365 environments.
Learner Outcomes
What Learners Will Build.
- Use AI research agents to define scope, identify sources, draft reports, refine outputs, and finalise reports.
- Use AI chat to streamline productivity tasks across Microsoft 365 tools.
- Build practical prompt confidence and responsible AI habits for workplace scenarios.
- Prepare for Microsoft Applied Skills assessments that validate task-based AI capability.
Credential Alignment
Based on Microsoft Learn.
- Microsoft's AI research agents Applied Skill validates the ability to generate business reports by using AI research agents.
- Microsoft's AI chat Applied Skill evaluates workflow productivity across web tasks, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel using Microsoft 365 Copilot.