AB-6008: Delegate work with AI

Stop handing AI one prompt at a time and start delegating real work. In this practical, self-paced course, you’ll learn to use Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork and Scout to set clear goals, automate research, meeting prep, inbox management and follow-ups, and build repeatable workflows, while staying in control of the results.

Available in Instructor-Led or Virtual formats.

For more information, see below
Duration
1 Day (8 Hours)
Modules
3 Modules
Course type
Microsoft

Course Overview

Delegate Work with AI helps business users progress from basic prompting to outcome-focused delegation using Copilot Cowork and Scout. Learners explore how to automate Microsoft 365 workflows for email, meetings, research, planning, coordination, and deliverable creation. The course develops skills in framing goals, executing recurring workflows, and producing useful outputs from natural-language instructions. It also introduces schedules, events, reusable skills, plugins, and connectors, enabling more efficient, consistent, repeatable ways of working across everyday business tasks and collaborative productivity scenarios effectively.

Before You Begin

  • Basic knowledge of Outlook, Teams, Word, and file management
  • Understanding of common business tasks like email, meetings, research, and planning
  • Basic understanding of generative AI, prompts, and AI assistants

Key outcomes

  • Learn to assign meaningful work outcomes using AI assistants through natural-language instructions and goal-based delegation.
  • Understand how to frame requests clearly, define objectives, and guide AI toward producing useful business results.
  • Discover ways to streamline repeated tasks using schedules, events, reusable skills, plugins, and connectors.
  • Learn to enhance productivity across emails, meetings, research, coordination, and deliverable creation using AI workflows.
  • Explore how plugins and connectors expand AI functionality for more efficient and repeatable work processes.

Tools you’ll use

Copilot Cowork
Copilot Cowork
Scout
Scout
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Schedules & Events
Schedules & Events
Skills, Plugins & Connectors
Skills, Plugins & Connectors

Skills you’ll gain

  • AI-powered task delegation with Copilot Cowork
  • Workflow automation using AI tools and connectors
  • Efficient management of Microsoft 365 tasks and deliverables
  • Creating repeatable, goal-driven AI workflows

What You’ll Learn

3 modules
1Module 1: Get more done with Copilot Cowork
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Choose the right AI tool for the job
1.1.3 Understand Cowork usage and cost
1.1.4 Explore how Cowork works
1.1.5 Write effective Cowork requests
1.1.6 See Cowork in action
1.1.7 Understand Cowork guardrails and limitations
1.1.8 Exercise – Delegate your first task to Copilot Cowork
1.1.9 Summary
2Module 2: From prompts to goals
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Explore how Work IQ grounds Cowork
1.2.3 Organize your inbox and your week
1.2.4 Prepare for meetings and follow through
1.2.5 Create multi-app deliverables
1.2.6 Exercise – Draft your weekly manager update
1.2.7 Summary
3Module 3: Work on repeat
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Explore skills and automation
1.3.3 Automate tasks that run on their own
1.3.4 Build your own Cowork skills
1.3.5 Extend Cowork with plugins and connectors
1.3.6 Stay in control of automated work
1.3.7 Exercise – Build your own Cowork skill
1.3.8 Summary

Certification & Credentials

AB-6008 Delegate work with AI
Certificate track
1 Day (8 Hours)
High-Quality Video Lessons
High-Quality Video Lessons
Digital courseware, e-books & audio access
Digital courseware, e-books & audio access
Recorded sessions, accessible on tablet & phone
Recorded sessions, accessible on tablet & phone
AI mentor support
AI mentor support & module quizzes

Learning Resources

Videos & Engaging Visual Content
Videos & Engaging Visual Content
Podcasts
Podcasts & Audiobooks
Expert discussions and audio episodes covering key topics
Digital courseware, e-books & audio access
E-Books
Downloadable guides
Module-Wise Quizzes
Module-Wise Quizzes
Interactive quizzes after each module to reinforce learning.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Study materials, exam prep guides, sandbox labs, and community tutorials.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for business users who want to use AI to delegate tasks, automate workflows, and improve productivity with Microsoft 365 tools.
What knowledge is required before taking this course?
Learners should have basic Microsoft 365 experience, workflow awareness, and foundational knowledge of generative AI and prompts.
What will I learn about Copilot Cowork and Scout?
You will learn how to use these AI tools to delegate tasks, execute requests, and generate useful outputs from natural-language instructions.
Can this course help automate repetitive work?
Yes, the course covers automating recurring tasks using schedules, events, reusable skills, plugins, and connectors.
What business tasks can be improved using these AI skills?
You will learn to enhance workflows involving emails, meetings, research, coordination, planning, and creating business deliverables.
Duration

1 Day (8 Hours)

Modules

3 Modules

Course type

Microsoft

Category

Microsoft

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Outlook, Teams, Word, and file management, Understanding of common business tasks like email, meetings, research, and planning, Basic understanding of generative AI, prompts, and AI assistants

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