About This Session
This In-Person-BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) bootcamp is designed to help staff and faculty use UAB's Copilot AI tools to the fullest. Through guided practice with both Copilot Free and Copilot for Microsoft 365 (Paid), you'll learn how AI can be used to enhance your productivity and communication. Make sure to bring your laptop to follow along with the demo and get hands-on practice. Participants can come and go as needed. 
 
Participants are expected to already have access to the tools used in this training:
Copilot Chat: https://go.uab.edu/copilot   

Copilot 365 (requires Payment): https://go.uab.edu/365-copilot 

What You'll Learn

• First Half of Session (Copilot Free): 1-2:30pm 

  • Using Copilot (web or Edge) to: 

  • Draft emails, summarize messages. 

  • Create meeting agendas or notes. 

  • Generate quick responses or templates. 

  • Brainstorm ideas for newsletters or presentations. 

• Second Half of Session (Copilot 365-Paid): 2:30-4pm 

  • Outlook: Smart replies, email summarization, scheduling help. 

  • Word: Drafting documents, rewriting for tone, summarizing. 

  • Teams: Meeting recap, action item extraction. 

• Note: You do not have to stay for the entire training if only one section applies to you.  

What to Expect

Participation: Level 2/3: Engage & Exchange (Medium Participation)  
Description: Opportunities to exchange perspectives and deepen understanding through dialogue.  
Activities: Follow-long Demo, Q&A, Hands-On Practice
Learn More: See Participation Levels  

Who Should Attend
Any UAB Staff and Faculty
NOTE: Learning & Development programs and services are provided as a benefit to UAB Staff and Faculty.

Need Assistance?
For questions or accommodation requests, please contact Learning & Development at learndev@uab.edu or call (205) 934-3359.