AI+ Microsoft 365 Copilot HR Specialty™

Master AI-Powered HR Excellence with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Certificate Code: AP 0910

About This Course

  • AI-Driven HR Transformation: Learn how to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot across HR functions—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
  • Managing AI-Enabled HR Operations: Develop the ability to oversee AI-powered HR workflows, including automated recruitment pipelines, performance review summarization, and workforce planning for improved organizational outcomes.
  • Seamless Copilot Integration in HR Systems: Understand how to integrate Copilot with tools like HRIS, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and Microsoft Graph to streamline HR operations and enable secure, data-driven processes.
  • Leading Intelligent HR Workflows & Communication: Gain expertise in managing HR communications, drafting policies, automating meetings, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and empathetic employee interactions using AI assistance.
  • Future-Ready HR with AI & Automation: Stay ahead by utilizing predictive analytics, AI agents, and prompt engineering to build agile, scalable, and employee-centric HR ecosystems powered by responsible AI.

Certificate Overview

Included

Instructor-led OR Self-paced course + Official exam + Digital badge

Duration

  • Instructor-Led: 1 Day (live or virtual)
  • Self-Paced: 8 hours of content

Prerequisites

A solid understanding of AI and machine learning fundamentals, along with familiarity with HR processes and Microsoft 365 tools, is important for this course. Basic knowledge of data analysis, communication workflows, and HR systems will help learners maximize Copilot’s capabilities. Strong collaboration, attention to detail, and ethical decision-making skills are also essential for successfully implementing AI-driven HR initiatives.

Exam Format

50 questions, 70% passing, 90 minutes, online proctored exam

Course Modules

1

Module 1: Foundations of AI & Microsoft 365 Copilot in HR

  1. 1.1 The Rise of AI in HR
  2. 1.2 Meet Microsoft 365 Copilot for HR
  3. 1.3 Copilot & Microsoft Graph: Secure Data Use
  4. 1.4 Introduction to Ethical AI in HR
  5. 1.5 Case Study: BrightPath HR
  6. 1.6 Hands-on Exercise
2

Module 2: Core Copilot Skills for Everyday HR

  1. 2.1 What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
  2. 2.2 Creating Job Descriptions with Copilot
  3. 2.3 Drafting Offer Letters & HR Communications
  4. 2.4 Onboarding Kits & Welcome Messages
  5. 2.5 Handling Sensitive HR Communications
  6. 2.6 Human Review Checklist
  7. 2.7 Case Study: CareersFirst
  8. 2.8 Hands-on Exercise
3

Module 3: Advanced Copilot Applications in Strategic HR

  1. 3.1 Automating the Recruitment Pipeline
  2. 3.2 Summarizing Performance Reviews
  3. 3.3 HR Meeting Automation with Teams
  4. 3.4 Survey Design & Engagement Insights
  5. 3.5 Workforce Planning with AI
  6. 3.6 Integrating Copilot Analytics with Power BI
  7. 3.7 Case Study: TalentBridge
  8. 3.8 Hands-on Exercise
4

Module 4: Designing HR Agents with Copilot Studio

  1. 4.1 What is Copilot Studio?
  2. 4.2 Agent Use Cases in HR
  3. 4.3 Building an HR Helpdesk Agent
  4. 4.4 Creating a Recruitment FAQ Agent
  5. 4.5 Case Study: GrowMore Inc.
  6. 4.6 Hands-on Exercise
5

Module 5: Optimizing Prompts & Integrating Copilot with HR Systems

  1. 5.1 Advanced Prompt Crafting for HR
  2. 5.2 HRIS Integration with Copilot
  3. 5.3 Case Study: WorkWell
  4. 5.4 Hands-on Exercise
6

Module 6: Responsible AI with Copilot — Policy, Safety & Trust

  1. 6.1 Principles in Practice
  2. 6.2 Data Protection & Compliance
  3. 6.3 Bias, Hallucination & Human Oversight
  4. 6.4 Operationalizing Responsible AI
7

Module 7: Capstone — End-to-End HR with Copilot

  1. 7.1 Project Overview and Objectives
  2. 7.2 Step-by-Step Guide
  3. 7.3 Key Takeaways and Outcomes
  4. 7.4 Conclusion
  5. 7.5 Open-Ended Projects

AI Tools You'll Learn

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Word (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Word (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Excel (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Excel (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Outlook (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Outlook (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Teams (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Teams (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft PowerPoint (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft PowerPoint (Copilot-enabled)

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft Graph