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All faculty, staff, researchers, students, administrators and leaders at CU Anschutz ready to apply AI to real work.
AI Practitioner
AI Learning Journey #2. Apply AI to real work tasks, workflows and decisions.
At a Glance
AI Practitioner is designed for individuals who are ready to move beyond awareness and begin applying AI to their actual work.
This journey provides a structured, role-relevant framework for using AI tools to enhance productivity, improve communication, analyze information, optimize workflows and build practical AI skills that translate directly into your day-to-day responsibilities.
You may already be experimenting with AI tools in your work. AI Practitioner gives you the vocabulary, techniques and curated learning to do it more effectively, more consistently and more responsibly.
Skill Level
Intermediate — AI Foundations knowledge helpful but not required.Competencies
AI Understanding, Responsible AI Use, AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving.What You Will Learn
AI Practitioner learning covers the following topic areas:
- Microsoft Copilot in productivity applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams and SharePoint
- Advanced prompting techniques for getting better, more reliable results from AI tools
- Applying AI to everyday data analysis, summarization and information synthesis tasks
- Understanding and working with AI agents and automation concepts
- Optimizing workflows using AI-assisted tools and techniques
- Leadership and management applications of AI including strategic prompting and decision support
- Responsible AI use in professional and organizational contexts
Core AI Competencies
The AI Learning Journeys are built around five core competencies:
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These competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that enable individuals to use AI effectively, responsibly and confidently in their work. They are a framework that helps you understand what you are developing as you progress through the journeys.
AI Practitioner Featured Learning
The courses below are the recommended starting points for the AI Practitioner journey. They provide a comprehensive foundation in practical AI application across Microsoft tools, productivity workflows and skill-building techniques.
Please note that university students do not currently have access to Percipio trainings. Students should use the LinkedIn Learning courses listed to complete this journey.
Microsoft Copilot Essentials by Microsoft Press
Learn to use Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps to boost productivity and efficiency.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 3h 22m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, Responsible AI Use
Unlocking Productivity with the Microsoft 365 Copilot App
Learn to use Copilot Chat, Pages, and agents to work smarter and faster.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 51m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Microsoft 365 Copilot Shorts: 20 Skills in 20 Minutes
Learn advanced Copilot skills, agents, and automation for daily work.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 17m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
15 Microsoft Copilot Tips for Everyday Data Analysis
Learn practical Copilot skills for faster, smarter data analysis in Excel.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 21m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
15 ChatGPT Tips for Everyday Data Analysis
Learn to use ChatGPT for faster, smarter data analysis and problem-solving.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 21m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Learn AI Agents in 15 Minutes
Learn how AI agents work and how to use them to automate tasks and workflows.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 14m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
AI Practitioner Additional Learning
AI Practitioner additional learning is organized into four tracks to help you find content most relevant to your interests and work. Browse across tracks or focus on the one most aligned with your goals.
Please note that university students do not currently have access to Percipio trainings. Students should use the LinkedIn Learning courses listed to complete this journey.
AI in Microsoft Applications
These courses focus on using Microsoft Copilot within specific Microsoft 365 applications. Ideal for anyone who uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote or SharePoint in their daily work.
Microsoft Copilot for Productivity by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Build Copilot skills across Microsoft 365 apps to improve everyday productivity.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 5h 33m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Getting Started with Copilot Pro
Learn Copilot Pro basics for prompting, creating and working more efficiently.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 21m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Creating Content with Microsoft 365 in Word and Other Apps
Use Microsoft 365 tools and AI to draft, edit and create content faster.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 53m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Creating Documents Efficiently with Copilot for Microsoft 365
Learn how Copilot helps create and refine documents more efficiently.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 33m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Optimizing Communication and Information with Copilot for Microsoft 365
Use Copilot to improve communication, summarize information and save time.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 32m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Enhancing Communication with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook and Teams
Improve email, chat and meeting productivity with Copilot in Outlook and Teams.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 38m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Copilot in Outlook: Maximize Your Workday Efficiency
Use Copilot in Outlook to manage messages, summarize threads and save time.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 40m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Microsoft Copilot for Excel
Learn how Copilot supports Excel analysis, formulas, insights and productivity.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 2h 22m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Copilot in Excel: Supercharge Your Productivity
Use Copilot in Excel to analyze data, uncover insights and work faster.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 19m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Automating Data Analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel
Automate Excel data analysis tasks with Copilot to find insights faster.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 29m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Copilot for Excel: Achieve More with Your AI Assistant
Build practical Excel skills using Copilot for analysis, formulas and insights.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 2h 58m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Copilot in PowerPoint: From Prompt to Presentation
Use Copilot to create, refine and organize PowerPoint presentations.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 51m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Copilot in OneNote: Smarter Note-Taking with AI
Use Copilot in OneNote to organize notes, summarize ideas and capture insights.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 13m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Managing Knowledge with Microsoft 365 Copilot in SharePoint
Use Copilot in SharePoint to manage knowledge, content and team information.
Platform: Percipio
Duration: 35m
Competencies: AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Skills-Building
These courses build broad AI skills including advanced prompting, practical AI use across tools and professional development applications of AI. Great for anyone who wants to get better at working with AI regardless of which specific tool they use.
Everyday AI: 15 Practical Skills to Build Confidence with AI
Build everyday AI skills for writing, planning, analysis and productivity.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 1h 44m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Top Ten AI Prompts
Learn practical prompts to improve everyday AI results and productivity.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 1h 43m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques
Strengthen prompting skills for clearer, more accurate and useful AI outputs.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 1h 5m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving
AI Challenge: Vibe Code 5 Apps in 5 Days
Explore rapid app creation with AI-assisted coding and prototyping.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 41m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Smarter Learning with AI: 10 Powerful Prompts to Build Skills
Use AI prompts to support learning, skill-building and professional growth.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 1h 22m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
AI-Powered Leadership: Elevating Human Capabilities
Explore how leaders can use AI to strengthen productivity and human potential.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 33m
Competencies: Responsible AI Use, AI Interaction, AI Leadership & Innovation
Strategic AI Prompting for Managers: Leading Smarter with Generative AI
Learn strategic prompts managers can use for planning, decisions and leadership.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 56m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Agents & Automation
These courses introduce the concept of AI agents, automation and agentic techniques. Ideal for those who want to understand how AI can be used to orchestrate multi-step tasks and automate workflows.
Microsoft Copilot Power User: Advanced Techniques for Maximum Impact
Learn advanced Copilot techniques to improve workflows and productivity.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 43m
Competencies: AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Building AI Agents for Beginners by Microsoft
Learn the basics of AI agents and how they support multi-step tasks.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 1h 5m
Competencies: AI Understanding, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with AI Agents
Explore how AI agents can extend Copilot and automate more complex work.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 51m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
Prompting with Agentic Techniques
Learn prompts that guide AI through multi-step tasks and workflows.
Platform: LinkedIn Learning
Duration: 40m
Competencies: AI Interaction, AI-Enabled Problem Solving, AI Leadership & Innovation
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