Start date: 01 October 2025
Duration: 3 x 3 hour sessions - 1st, 7th & 8th Oct (2pm - 4pm each day)
Location: Online
Certificate: N/A
Cost: €189 per person (Non Chamber & Network Members €249)
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
AI Productivity - Driving Efficiency is Everyday Tasks is a practical, hands-on training programme designed to help professionals streamline everyday tasks using Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot, Power Automate, Teams, and SharePoint. Delivered over three sessions, the course focuses on reducing admin time, automating routine processes, and building smart workflows that improve communication, reporting, and task management.
Participants will complete real-world exercises such as building simple workflows, generating AI-powered reports, and using Co-Pilot to automate content and communications. Templates, prompt libraries, and workflow blueprints are included to help participants quickly apply their learning in the workplace. The programme has been developed with direct input from SME leaders and digital transformation experts, ensuring it addresses common challenges like admin overload and process inefficiencies.
Led by Dr. Aisling Hurley, an experienced consultant and lecturer, the course provides a balance of strategic thinking and practical tools, equipping learners to save time and focus on higher-value activities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the training programme, participants will:
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Use Microsoft Co-Pilot to improve efficiency in communication, reporting, and content creation.
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Design and implement repeatable workflows using Power Automate and SharePoint.
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Streamline processes such as onboarding, approvals, and task tracking.
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Build integrated systems that reduce admin time, support decision-making, and improve productivity.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suited to anyone who has to deal with general admin tasks
Modules
Session 1 – Kill the Admin: AI for Smarter Daily Workflows
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Apply Co-Pilot to everyday tasks such as email drafting, scheduling, and reporting.
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Identify repetitive tasks that can be automated to reduce workload.
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Map existing processes to spot opportunities for efficiency gains.
Session 2 – Automate the Routine: Build Simple Workflows in Power Automate
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Learn how to design no-code workflows for approvals, notifications, and data entry.
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Connect Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft tools into a single streamlined system.
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Use ready-to-adapt workflow blueprints to speed up implementation.
Session 3 – Reports that Write Themselves
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Generate reports and summaries automatically using Co-Pilot and Power BI integration.
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Explore AI-powered templates for financial, HR, and project reporting.
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Learn to present insights clearly to support faster, better-informed decisions.
Applications Closing on 30/09/2025
