Course Outline
Module 1 – Advanced Excel for Strategic Decision-Making (6 hours)
- Complex formulas and functions, including INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, IF, and nested logic
- Data analysis capabilities: PivotTables, PivotCharts, and introductory Power Query techniques
- Automating processes via macros and leveraging Copilot suggestions
- Building dashboards and reports to provide leadership with actionable insights
- Applied exercises relevant to healthcare and management contexts
Module 2 – PowerPoint for High-Impact Presentations (6 hours)
- Professional slide design principles and effective storytelling methods
- Strategic data visualization and the appropriate use of charts
- Synchronizing content with Excel and utilizing Copilot for presentation generation
- Techniques for engaging and persuading executive audiences
- Capstone project: Constructing a presentation using Copilot
Module 3 – Word for Professional Documentation (6 hours)
- Drafting and formatting professional reports and proposals
- Utilizing templates and styles to ensure consistency and workflow efficiency
- Integrating Copilot for content writing, summarization, and editing tasks
- Managing collaboration features and version control
- Practical assignment: Developing a comprehensive leadership report
Module 4 – Outlook for Productivity and Team Coordination (6 hours)
- Sophisticated email and calendar management practices
- Implementing rules, categories, and automation to enhance efficiency
- Using Copilot for drafting responses, summarizing threads, and scheduling support
- Seamless integration with Teams and other Microsoft 365 services
- Time management strategies tailored to leadership roles
Module 5 – Microsoft Copilot in Leadership Workflows (6 hours)
- Comprehensive overview of Copilot’s capabilities across Microsoft 365
- AI-driven task automation within Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Crafting effective prompts for optimal Copilot interaction
- Best practices for ethical AI usage and data privacy compliance
- Practical session: Designing and executing workflows using Copilot
Course Summary and Path Forward
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental data management and reporting principles
- Hands-on experience with core Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of digital collaboration platforms like Teams or OneDrive
Target Audience
- Managers and decision-makers looking to boost productivity through Microsoft 365 and Copilot
- Professionals tasked with generating reports, presentations, and key documentation for executive leadership
- Teams aiming to harness AI tools for process automation and the generation of strategic insights
Testimonials (3)
The basic structure of Power BI, its main functions, as well as some advanced functions
Alessandro Binaghi - Great Place to Work(R) Institute Italia Srl
Course - PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Everything, is a new platform for me and everything was interesting.
Sergiu
Course - AZ-104T00-A: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
