Improve your professional writing with AI
During this training, participants will discover the principles of generative AI, see how Copilot and ChatGPT can support writing and productivity, understand what lies behind query engineering and its impact on the quality of results, and explore ways to enrich their content by integrating external references. They will also learn how to adapt these tools to different professional needs.
Is it for you ?
Anyone
Prerequisites
None
What You'll Walk Away With
- ✓ Practical guidelines for formulating effective queries
- ✓ Ability to adapt tools to their needs
- ✓ Ability to enrich their content with external sources
Training content
1 Introduction to Generative AI
- What is generative AI, why is it popular, its advantages and limitations.
- Discover the fundamentals of language models and their application in the professional world.
2 Copilot or ChatGPT: which one should you use for writing?
- Introduction to the Copilot and ChatGPT interfaces.
- Understand the differences between these two tools, their respective strengths, and how to choose the right tool for your needs.
3 Query engineering: formulating a request that works
- Explanation of the concept of query engineering and techniques for formulating clear and effective requests.
- How to use Loop components as a working document.
- Master the art of structuring your prompts to get optimal results and avoid vague or overly generic responses.
4 Use external references to enrich your writing
- How to use documents (text, images, Excel, PDF, web) as references when writing.
- How to enrich your conversations by integrating external content for more accurate and contextualized responses.
5 Customize Copilot and ChatGPT for more consistent results
- How to configure Copilot and ChatGPT using specialized instructions.
- How to create custom instructions to tailor AI behavior to your specific needs and improve the consistency of your interactions (tone, style, etc.).
6 Leverage the Mermaid and LaTeX formats
- Learn how to use the Mermaid and LaTeX formats to create diagrams, flowcharts, graphs, and mathematical formulas directly in your conversations with Copilot and ChatGPT.
📌 Practical information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in a virtual classroom. Dates and locations are specified when you select your session below. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ.