Duration 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
This course equips professionals with practical skills to maximize AI features within the Google Workspace (Duet AI) and Microsoft 365 (Copilot). Participants will learn how to boost productivity by leveraging AI-powered tools in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Word, Excel, and Outlook — enabling faster content creation, smarter data handling, and more efficient communication without the need for programming.
Objectives
- Use Google Duet AI to generate content, automate spreadsheets, and enhance presentations.
- Apply Microsoft Copilot features in Word, Excel, and Outlook for writing, analysis, and communication.
- Speed up document creation, data processing, and email handling with built-in AI tools.
- Understand productivity use cases across business functions using both ecosystems.
- Choose the best AI tool for different tasks based on platform capabilities.
Audience
- Professionals using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 in their daily work.
- Admins, analysts, marketers, executives, and team leaders seeking AI-driven productivity.
- Intermediate users familiar with Google or Microsoft apps who want to take full advantage of integrated AI tools.
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in using basic features of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- No coding or technical background required
- Access to Duet AI or Microsoft Copilot-enabled accounts (for full practice sessions)
Course Content
Day 1: Google Duet AI Essentials (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Session 1: Google Docs with Duet AI
- Drafting documents, reports, and meeting notes using AI
- Summarizing and rewriting content
- Practical exercise: Create a project proposal using Duet AI
Session 2: Google Sheets with Duet AI
- Auto-generating formulas and insights
- Creating summaries, dashboards, and trends
- Practical exercise: AI-assisted budget analysis
Session 3: Google Slides with Duet AI
- Creating presentations from text prompts
- Visual enhancements and auto-formatting
- Practical exercise: Generate a slide deck based on a report
Day 2: Microsoft Copilot Essentials (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Session 1: Microsoft Word with Copilot
- Generating letters, policies, and documentation
- Summarizing long text and rewriting for tone/formality
- Practical exercise: Draft a policy memo using Copilot
Session 2: Microsoft Excel with Copilot
- Extracting insights without formulas
- Trend analysis, dashboards, and what-if simulations
- Practical exercise: Analyze a sales dataset using Copilot
Session 3: Microsoft Outlook with Copilot
- Drafting and summarizing emails
- Auto-prioritizing responses and managing inboxes
- Practical exercise: Create smart replies and summarize email threads
Final Hands-On Activity (Optional Bonus Project):
- Choose your preferred ecosystem (Google or Microsoft)
- Complete a full workflow: AI-assisted report → spreadsheet → presentation or email communication
