AB-730 AI Business Professional by Shane Coffey

Candidates for this Microsoft Certification should be adept at using generative AI productivity tools and core Microsoft
What you'll learn

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Describe the purpose and capabilities of Microsoft Copilot.
Explain how Copilot enhances productivity across Microsoft 365 applications.
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to generate and improve presentations.
Leverage Copilot in Outlook to streamline communication and email management.
Analyze data and generate insights using Copilot in Excel.
Understand the roles of Researcher and Analyst agents.
Apply effective prompting techniques to improve AI-generated results.
Recognize the importance of validating AI outputs before business use.
Identify best practices for responsible and effective use of Microsoft Copilot.
Requirements

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Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 services and productivity tools
General understanding of business processes and organizational operations
Interest in Microsoft Copilot adoption, governance, and operational management
No prior AI, machine learning, or Copilot administration experience required
Desire to learn how organizations successfully deploy and manage Microsoft Copilot solutions
Description

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"This course contains the use of artificial intelligence."
Course Introduction
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way organizations work, communicate, analyze information, and make decisions. Microsoft Copilot brings the power of generative AI directly into Microsoft 365, helping users become more productive by creating content, summarizing information, automating tasks, and generating insights across the applications they use every day.
In this lesson, you'll explore how Microsoft Copilot and its specialized AI agents can help individuals and organizations work more efficiently within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You'll learn how Copilot assists with drafting and refining professional documents in Word, building engaging presentations in PowerPoint, managing communications in Outlook, and analyzing business data in Excel.
You'll also be introduced to advanced AI capabilities through Researcher and Analyst agents. These tools help users gather information, synthesize findings from multiple sources, perform deeper analysis, and generate actionable insights using both organizational data and external information.
Throughout the lesson, special emphasis is placed on effective prompting techniques, understanding the strengths and limitations of AI-generated content, and applying human review to ensure outputs are accurate, relevant, and aligned with business objectives.
By the end of this lesson, you'll understand how Microsoft Copilot can be used responsibly and effectively to improve productivity, support decision-making, and accelerate business outcomes while maintaining governance, security, and organizational standards.
Learning Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to
Describe the purpose and capabilities of Microsoft Copilot.
Explain how Copilot enhances productivity across Microsoft 365 applications.
Use Copilot in Word to create, summarize, and refine content.
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to generate and improve presentations.
Leverage Copilot in Outlook to streamline communication and email management.
Analyze data and generate insights using Copilot in Excel.
Understand the roles of Researcher and Analyst agents.
Apply effective prompting techniques to improve AI-generated results.
Recognize the importance of validating AI outputs before business use.
Identify best practices for responsible and effective use of Microsoft Copilot.
This lesson provides the foundation for understanding how Microsoft Copilot supports adoption, operations, and business transformation initiatives across the modern workplace.
Who this course is for

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Microsoft 365 administrators
IT administrators and support professionals
Microsoft Copilot administrators
Change management and adoption specialists
Digital transformation leaders
Business analysts and project managers
Technology consultants
Professionals preparing for the Microsoft AB-730 certification exam
Anyone responsible for driving Copilot adoption and operational success within an organization
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