This course prepares you to apply Microsoft Copilot to core generative AI use cases in data science, from model building and data augmentation to risk management and responsible AI practices. Designed for data scientists, ML practitioners, and technically oriented data professionals who want to go beyond prompt-based workflows and understand how generative AI actually works — and how to use it responsibly — this course bridges foundational GenAI concepts with practical, Copilot-powered implementation. Whether you're new to generative AI or looking to formalize how it fits into your data science pipeline, you'll build both the theoretical grounding and hands-on skills needed to integrate Copilot into sophisticated, real-world workflows.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain core generative AI concepts — including GANs, VAEs, and Transformers — and describe how Microsoft Copilot applies them to data science tasks such as code generation, data analysis, and bias mitigation Use Copilot to perform practical data science tasks, including generating code snippets, augmenting datasets, and implementing generative models Design and evaluate generative models tailored to specific data science tasks, comparing performance against traditional methods Identify data security and privacy risks in generative AI workflows and develop responsible AI strategies to mitigate bias, protect sensitive data, and prevent misinformation Who should take this course: This course is best suited for data scientists, ML engineers, and technically proficient data professionals who want to incorporate generative AI into advanced data science workflows. Familiarity with data science concepts and experience working with datasets is recommended. This course builds on the skills introduced in Courses 1 and 2, though prior completion is not required. Prerequisites: Familiarity with data science concepts and working with datasets Basic understanding of machine learning is helpful but not required No prior generative AI or Copilot knowledge required Access to Microsoft Copilot Required Course Materials: A Copilot license is required to complete this course. If you don't have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family license, you can start a free 30-day trial using the link provided in the course.