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Intro to AI: Free Tools for Office Efficiency

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Power BI Training

Intro to AI: Free Tools for Office Efficiency

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Intro to AI: Boost Productivity

Unlock the power of artificial intelligence with free, user-friendly tools designed to enhance productivity in the modern workplace. This course provides a hands-on introduction to AI-powered applications like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT, helping you streamline tasks, generate content, and work smarter not harder. 

You’ll gain a clear understanding of AI fundamentals, ethical considerations, and best practices for data privacy. Explore real-world applications of AI in document creation, data analysis, email assistance, and image generation. Learn how to craft effective prompts for better AI responses and discover mobile-friendly AI tools for productivity on the go. 

Whether you’re new to AI or looking to optimise your workflow with free AI solutions, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into your daily office tasks with confidence. 

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites however for the course to be beneficial Learners should be comfortable using a web browser, navigating websites, and handling files. Some experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace would be beneficial. 

Internet Access & a Web Browser – Since many AI tools are cloud-based, participants should be able to access them online.  

Licensing Requirements:

There are no licensing requirements for this course

The key learning objectives

Tailored for Microsoft Power BI, this course welcomes both new and experienced users, offering insights that transcend basic usage to delve into the AI enhancements. 

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Module 1: Understanding AI and Its Impact

High-Level Overview of AI 
AI Ethics  & Data Privacy

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Module 2: Overview of Popular AI Tools

Overview of Popular LLMs  (AI chat bots)
Considerations when Choosing an LLM 

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Module 3: Exploring Popular AI Tools

Introduction to Copilot: 
Introduction to Google AI Studio: 
Introduction to ChatGPT 
Getting Better Results from AI tools 

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Module 4: Expanding Your AI Toolkit

Exploring AI Tools on Mobile Devices 
Exploring other free generative AI tools (time permitting)  

Throughout the course, ample time will be provided for students to follow along with the instructor during demonstrations and labs. The labs are designed to reinforce the concepts learned in each module and provide hands-on practice in applying the skills

Why Choose Us?

Data Bear is a Microsoft Gold Partner and has over a decade of experience in helping organisation become more efficient and drive business change through Microsoft technologies. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our program is designed for both beginners and professionals. While no prior AI experience is required, a basic understanding of data analysis and familiarity with tools like Power BI can be beneficial.

No AI software licenses or subscriptions are needed for this course. Participants should have a reliable internet connection and access to two screens when joining our online course.

Some general requirements: All delegates need a laptop with a stable internet connection. Training files and a digital copy of the manual will be provided. Those attending our online courses, should have access to 2 screens.

Our courses focus on understanding key concepts around how best to use the tool to solve business problems and drive efficiency. This is a totally different way of thinking and thus requires a different approach. The success of our courses are grounded in our passion to focus on best practice concepts that empower a solid foundation to build upon. 

What distinguishes Data Bear as a Power BI training provider is that our company is an established Power BI partner with a vertical focus on implementing Power BI solutions. On top of this, we are also a Microsoft Gold Partner in Data Analytics. Our team includes a Microsoft MVP for 2019 – 2020 for their contribution around Power BI. The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award is given by Microsoft to technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. We also have a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are certified premier technical and instructional experts in Microsoft technologies. As a consulting organisation with a central focus on Power BI, you have the benefit of receiving specialist training from instructors who draw on their industry experience to teach best practice to solve business problems.

Yes. Data Bear’s support services offers team augmentation that can be more cost-effective and efficient way to embrace and harness Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, Data Bear offers dedicated resources to contribute to your projects or ad-hoc tasks to help increase the quality of work whilst reducing time spent on development or problem solving. With our team at your service, you have access to a broader talent pool that are continuously upskilling to ensure enhance business efficiency and best practice. 

If you require our course content to be tailored to your specific needs, we suggest you request a private training session. In this scenario, one of our trainers will provide your team customised training based on your specific requirements. 

Yes! We understand that some of your team may be located outside the UK and would thus prefer a remote learning option. Our live online remotely delivered courses will still cover all the same aspects as in-person training.

Our team provides Microsoft Copilot Consulting and Support services to organisations globally. Our experienced consultants have developed a ‘Requirements Analysis’ template which helps facilitate the process of communicating and collating your specific requirements. We also provide mentorship, if your  team needs supercharging their skills.

When booking a private class you can ensure that only your organisation’s team members are in the class. This provides freedom to ask specific questions around your usage scenarios and to focus on specific content as requested. Private class can be tailored to your needs. When booking a private class, we also offer significant discounts for larger groups.

Yes, when pricing our private training, we offer significant discounts (up to 70%) based on the number of delegates, and only charge for the first 5 delegates. We can deliver private bespoke training at your premises throughout the UK or as a live online session.

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