Microsoft Copilot Workshop
For UVA staff and faculty, a hands-on Copilot workshop to discover how to boost your everyday work.
For UVA staff and faculty, two distinct sessions are available, join us for the morning or afternoon-
9:00am - 10:30am | Copilot 101
11:00am - 12:30pm | Agent 101
1:30pm - 3:00pm | Copilot 101
3:30pm - 5:00pm | Agent 101
Copilot 101: Foundations & Everyday Use
Get started with Microsoft Copilot in this introductory session. We'll walk through how to access and navigate the app, highlight core capabilities, and demonstrate real-world use cases, especially in tools such as Outlook. We will also cover new features such as Outlook grounding and Office agents, so you can take advantage of what's possible, starting with a solid understanding of where to begin.
Agent 101: Building Your First Copilot Agent
Ready to go further? This follow-on session is designed for users who want to build with Copilot. Learn the basics of creating simple agents, explore practical scenarios, and see how you can start extending Copilot to meet your own needs.
Lineup
Dewayne Hyatt - Microsoft
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
- Free parking
Location
UVA School of Data Science - Classroom 305
1919 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Agenda
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Copilot 101: Foundations & Everyday Use
Get started with Microsoft Copilot in this introductory session. We'll walk through how to access and navigate the app, highlight core capabilities, and demonstrate real-world use cases, especially in tools such as Outlook. We will also cover new features such as Outlook grounding and Office agents, so you can take advantage of what's possible, starting with a solid understanding of where to begin.
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Agent 101: Building Simple Agents
Ready to go further? This follow-on session is designed for users who want to build with Copilot. Learn the basics of creating simple agents, explore practical scenarios, and see how you can start extending Copilot to meet your own needs.
-
Copilot 101: Foundations & Everyday Use
Get started with Microsoft Copilot in this introductory session. We'll walk through how to access and navigate the app, highlight core capabilities, and demonstrate real-world use cases, especially in tools such as Outlook. We will also cover new features such as Outlook grounding and Office agents, so you can take advantage of what's possible, starting with a solid understanding of where to begin.