AI+ Microsoft 365 Copilot HR Specialty™
# AP-0910
Master AI-Powered HR Excellence with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Certification Duration: 8 Hours
The AI+ Microsoft 365 Copilot HR Specialty™ course equips professionals to seamlessly integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot across core human resources functions, transforming everything from recruitment and onboarding to performance management into highly efficient, data-driven operations. You will learn to oversee automated pipelines, connect Copilot with essential systems like HRIS and Power BI, and lead intelligent workflows that ensure communications and policy drafting remain empathetic and compliant. Ultimately, this course prepares you to build a future-ready, agile HR ecosystem by utilizing predictive analytics, advanced prompt engineering, and responsible AI practices.
- Instructor-Led: 1 day (live or virtual)
- Self-Paced: 8 hours of content
About this Certification
- AI-Driven HR Transformation: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot across HR functions to boost efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making
- Managing AI-Enabled HR Operations: Oversee AI-powered workflows, like recruiting, and workforce planning
- Seamless Copilot Integration in HR Systems: Connect Copilot with tools like HRIS for secure, data-driven operations
- Leading Intelligent HR Workflows & Communication: Use AI to manage HR communications, draft policies, automate meetings, and ensure compliant employee interactions
Why This Certification Matters
Drive AI Adoption in HR Workflows
Move beyond theory and learn how to apply Microsoft 365 Copilot directly to HR processes—enhancing recruitment, onboarding, and employee management where it drives real impact.
Integrate AI into Real-World HR Systems
Understand how to embed Copilot into tools like HRIS, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Power BI, enabling smarter collaboration, automation, and data-driven HR execution.
Optimize HR Efficiency and Talent Management
Gain practical skills to streamline hiring, performance reviews, and workforce planning using AI-driven insights—reducing manual effort and improving outcomes.
Make Smarter, Data-Backed HR Decisions
Learn how to leverage predictive analytics, employee insights, and real-time data to improve decision-making, enhance engagement, and mitigate risks across the employee lifecycle.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Power BI
- 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.
Certification Overview
- Course Introduction
Module 1: Foundations of AI & Microsoft 365 Copilot in HR
1.1 The Rise of AI in HR
1.2 Meet Microsoft 365 Copilot for HR
1.3 Copilot & Microsoft Graph: Secure Data Use
1.4 Introduction to Ethical AI in HR
1.5 Case Study: BrightPath HR
1.6 Hands-on Exercise
Module 2: Core Copilot Skills for Everyday HR
2.1 What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
2.2 Creating Job Descriptions with Copilot
2.3 Drafting Offer Letters & HR Communications
2.4 Onboarding Kits & Welcome Messages
2.5 Handling Sensitive HR Communications
2.6 Human Review Checklist
2.7 Case Study: CareersFirst
2.8 Hands-on Exercise
Module 3: Advanced Copilot Applications in Strategic HR
3.1 Automating the Recruitment Pipeline
3.2 Summarizing Performance Reviews
3.3 HR Meeting Automation with Teams
3.4 Survey Design & Engagement Insights
3.5 Workforce Planning with AI
3.6 Integrating Copilot Analytics with Power BI
3.7 Case Study: TalentBridge
3.8 Hands-on Exercise
Module 4: Designing HR Agents with Copilot Studio
4.1 What is Copilot Studio?
4.2 Agent Use Cases in HR
4.3 Building an HR Helpdesk Agent
4.4 Creating a Recruitment FAQ Agent
4.5 Case Study: GrowMore Inc.
4.6 Hands-on Exercise
Module 5: Optimizing Prompts & Integrating Copilot with HR Systems
5.1 Advanced Prompt Crafting for HR
5.2 HRIS Integration with Copilot
5.3 Case Study: WorkWell
5.4 Hands-on Exercise
Module 6: Responsible AI with Copilot — Policy, Safety & Trust
6.1 Principles in Practice
6.2 Data Protection & Compliance
6.3 Bias, Hallucination & Human Oversight
6.4 Operationalizing Responsible AI
Module 7: Capstone — End-to-End HR with Copilot
7.1 Project Overview and Objectives
7.2 Step-by-Step Guide
7.3 Key Takeaways and Outcomes
7.4 Conclusion
7.5 Open-Ended Projects