Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a revolutionary tool, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), that integrates directly into your Microsoft ecosystem. Imagine having an intelligent assistant at your side, accessible in each of the applications you use daily, ready to support you and guide you in your tasks. 

However, to fully exploit the potential of this extraordinary tool, training is essential. Indeed, by perfectly mastering the functionalities of Copilot, you will maximize your return on investment and quickly transform this virtual assistant into a real strategic asset for your organization.

Why your business should invest in employee training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of work, and businesses that don’t adapt risk falling behind. A recent study found that 79% of executives agree that adopting AI is essential to remaining competitive, and 87% of organizations believe AI will give them a competitive advantage. However, 60% are concerned that their company lacks a vision and a plan to implement it. (Source: Word Trend Index 2024)

This is where employee training comes into play. By investing in developing the AI ​​skills of their workforce, businesses can overcome the challenges of AI adoption and realize its many benefits.

Demand for AI skills is booming. By the end of 2023, the number of LinkedIn members adding AI skills such as Copilot and ChatGPT to their profiles increased 142 times. (Source : LinkedIn,2024) This trend clearly shows that employees are looking for opportunities to develop their AI skills and prepare for the future of work.

To succeed in the AI ​​era, it is essential to break down knowledge silos and foster knowledge sharing within the organization. This is called the “working laboratory“. By encouraging collaboration and information sharing, businesses can create an environment conducive to learning and innovation.

Leaders have a crucial role to play in fostering the culture of AI sharing. They can become AI champions by sharing their own experiences with the technology and encouraging others to do the same. They can also fill knowledge gaps by providing training and resources to their employees. 

Copilot overview 

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a powerful artificial intelligence tool directly integrated into your Microsoft environment using Graph. 
To find out more about Copilot, we have written a complete article on the subject: Copilot for Microsoft 365, your everyday AI companion.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is available at a price of $40.70 per user per month (paid annually). This makes it a profitable investment for businesses that want to leverage the benefits of AI to improve their business processes.

Here are some of the benefits of using Copilot for Microsoft 365:

• Improved productivity: Copilot can help you save time by automating tasks and providing you with contextual information.
• Better decision making: Copilot can help you make more informed decisions by providing you with data-driven analytics and insights.
• Improved collaboration: Copilot can help you collaborate better with your colleagues by making it easier to share information and manage tasks.
• Increased Innovation: Copilot can help you drive innovation by providing you with new ideas and perspectives.

The lesson plan for our Copilot training for Microsoft 365

Our Copilot for Microsoft 365 training is aimed at all users holding a Copilot license within an organization. The training lasts 2.5 to 3 hours and covers the following topics:

Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 

• Presentation of Copilot and its advantages
• Configuring and customizing Copilot

Overview of Copilot 

• Basic features of Copilot
• How to use Copilot to perform common tasks

Copilot in the Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel… 

• How to use Copilot to improve your productivity in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Tips and tricks for getting the most out of Copilot in the Office suite 

Copilot in Microsoft Teams

• How to use Copilot to collaborate more effectively with your colleagues in Microsoft Teams
• Examples of using Copilot in common Teams scenarios 

Copilot in Outlook 

• How to use Copilot to manage your email more efficiently with Outlook
• Tips for using Copilot to automate common tasks in Outlook 

Using Copilot Web 

• How to access and use Copilot Web
• Copilot Web features

Benefits of Copilot training for Microsoft 365 

• Stay competitive using state-of-the-art tools
• Maximize your productivity
• Simplify daily tasks and focus on what matters with Copilot

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, our Copilot training for Microsoft 365 can also help you: 

• Improve the quality of your work
• Reduce stress
• Increase your motivation
• Strengthen team spirit 

Grants available for Copilot training for Microsoft 365

Grants are available to help businesses cover the costs of Copilot training for Microsoft 365.

Our Copilot training for Microsoft 365 is eligible for the Emploi Québec subsidy program, for a minimum of 50% of training costs reimbursed, and up to 80%.

All Quebec businesses are eligible to apply. The only two exceptions are public organizations and politicians.

You will then need to apply for a subsidy from an advisor from the Quebec service office. The decision will depend, among other things: the nature of your project, the needs of your business, the available budget but also the sector of activity in which you operate.

To find out more about available subsidies, please consult the Emploi Québec websites.

In short,

Training your team on the tools you provide them is essential so they can get the most out of them. With Copilot for Microsoft 365, MS Solutions offers complete and adapted training to allow your team to master this tool through the different Microsoft 365 applications.

As Microsoft 365 experts, we have put all our expertise at your service to offer you comprehensive training, precisely meeting your needs and expectations. Whether you are at the beginning of your adoption of Copilot or already in use, our experts will support you at every step: from acquiring your license to adopting the tool, to training your teams for optimal use.

Please contact our experts to learn more about how we can help you maximize the potential of Copilot for Microsoft 365 within your organization.

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