This course empowers learners to streamline sales workflows and enhance operational efficiency using AI technologies, with a focus on mastering Copilot and AI automation. Participants will explore advanced time management techniques, learn to automate repetitive tasks, and integrate multi-app workflows involving tools like Outlook, Teams, and Dynamics. They will also optimize sales operations through AI-driven solutions, with ongoing Copilot feature mastery as a key component. Troubleshooting, quality assurance, and data security will be emphasized, with learners required to include these elements as mandatory portfolio artifacts.

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Efficient Workflows and Sales Operations
This course is part of Microsoft Sales Toolkit with Generative AI Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of using AI to automate routine sales processes, improving efficiency while maintaining quality and human connection. Through hands-on practice and peer review, learners will identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation, implement and test AI-driven workflows, and measure productivity gains with systematic error detection and correction. The module emphasizes both technical and strategic skills—teaching how to design, deploy, and optimize AI automations that enhance sales operations, reduce administrative time, and strengthen client relationships. By the end, learners will be able to build reliable automation systems, evaluate their performance, and apply continuous improvement strategies to ensure sustainable growth in productivity.
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3 readings
This module teaches learners how to enhance efficiency, organization, and execution in sales operations through AI-driven time management. Learners will explore how to plan and prioritize sales activities using AI tools, compare manual and Copilot-powered scheduling, and apply systematic approaches to detect and recover from scheduling and execution errors. Through guided practice, they will build side-by-side planning systems, organize daily workflows for varying priorities, and implement AI-assisted execution techniques supported by quality control and error recovery. By the end of the module, learners will be able to design and manage optimized schedules, apply AI solutions to streamline task management, and ensure reliable task execution that maintains both productivity and client trust.
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3 readings
This module guides learners through the design, implementation, and evaluation of AI-integrated workflows that improve sales efficiency and operational reliability. Learners will design scalable workflows that balance automation with human oversight, manage sales resources using AI to optimize allocation and reduce inefficiencies, and monitor cross-application automation sequences to assess real performance impact. Hands-on projects will include designing workflows with built-in troubleshooting points, correcting AI-driven allocation errors, and recording automation demos that sync data across Teams, CRM, and Outlook. By the end of the module, learners will be able to create, manage, and continuously improve AI-powered workflows that enhance productivity, accuracy, and collaboration in modern sales operations.
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3 readings
This module teaches learners how to analyze, improve, and optimize sales processes using AI insights and analytics. Learners will use AI tools to identify inefficiencies, detect workflow breakdowns, and apply structured troubleshooting and documentation techniques to ensure quality improvements. Through hands-on activities, they will analyze real sales workflows, identify and validate enhancement opportunities, and implement data-driven process changes supported by Copilot evaluations. The module also emphasizes diagnosing and resolving AI-related workflow errors, maintaining detailed troubleshooting logs, and validating fixes for accuracy and reliability. By the end, learners will be able to apply AI insights to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational reliability, and ensure sustained efficiency gains across sales processes.
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3 readings
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