Microsoft Copilot Training for IT Professionals in Glasgow, Scotland

This course equips IT professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively leverage Microsoft Copilot within their organizations. Participants will explore Copilot's architecture, integration with Microsoft 365 and Windows, and its role in automating IT tasks. The training emphasizes practical applications, security considerations, and best practices for deployment and administration. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Copilot to maximize its benefits while maintaining data governance and compliance. By the end of the course, IT professionals will be prepared to drive adoption and optimize Copilot usage across their enterprise.

Introduction to Microsoft Copilot

• Overview of Copilot and its role in IT
• Key features and benefits for IT professionals
• Copilot architecture and data flow
• Licensing and prerequisites

Hands-on exercises

Copilot Integration with Microsoft 365 and Windows

• Copilot in Windows and Microsoft 365 apps
• Enabling and configuring Copilot for users
• Using Copilot in Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Extending Copilot with plugins and Graph connectors

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Security, Compliance, and Governance

• Data privacy and protection with Copilot
• Configuring sensitivity labels and DLP policies
• Auditing and monitoring Copilot usage
• Compliance considerations and regulatory requirements

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Deployment and Administration

• Planning a Copilot rollout
• Managing Copilot settings via Microsoft 365 admin center
• User provisioning and access management
• Performance monitoring and optimization

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Prompt Engineering and Productivity

• Fundamentals of prompt design
• Effective prompts for IT scenarios
• Automating tasks with Copilot
• Best practices and common pitfalls

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Troubleshooting and Lifecycle Management

• Diagnosing common Copilot issues
• Logging and analytics for troubleshooting
• Managing updates and new features
• User training and adoption strategies

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