Boost your Efficiency with AI
Overview
Learn how to use generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot to make everyday work faster and easier. Through practical business examples, you'll see how AI can help you create content, analyse information, improve decision-making, manage meetings and streamline routine tasks—without needing any programming skills.
Who should attend
Anyone who wants to use Microsoft 365 Copilot to save time, reduce repetitive work and improve productivity in their day-to-day role.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. No AI, technical or programming experience is required.
What you'll learn
You will learn how to:
- Understand what generative AI is and when it is useful.
- Use Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to research ideas and complete everyday work tasks.
- Create and improve documents, presentations and other business content with AI assistance.
- Analyse and visualise data to support better business decisions.
- Manage meetings, collaboration and follow-up tasks more efficiently.
- Identify where AI can add value to your own work while using it responsibly.
Course content
- What is generative AI? – Learn the basics of generative AI and how it can support everyday business work.
- Employ Copilot Chat as your AI assistant – Use Copilot Chat to research information, brainstorm ideas and complete common workplace tasks.
- Create and refine business content with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Produce and improve documents, emails and presentations more efficiently.
- Analyze and visualize data with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Use AI to explore data, identify insights and present information clearly.
- Manage meetings and collaboration with Microsoft 365 Copilot – Save time by using AI to support meetings, notes, follow-up actions and teamwork.
- Define the role of Microsoft 365 Copilot in your business workflow – Identify practical ways to introduce Copilot into your own daily work and business processes.
Please note: Some of the features demonstrated in this course require a Microsoft 365 Copilot premium licence. You can still learn the concepts without one, but if you want to build and use these AI agents during or after the course, you or your organisation will need the appropriate licence.
Common questions
When does Boost your Efficiency with AI next run?
The next date is Wed, 4 Nov 2026, and there is 1 further date scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Wellington, live online. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does Boost your Efficiency with AI cost?
From $950 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
You should be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. No AI, technical or programming experience is required.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code ai-for-efficiency when you enquire.
