Copilot vs. ChatGPT: What's the difference?
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Overview:
AI tools are transforming the way we work but not all tools are the same.
In this 60-minute session, we'll demystify the differences between Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, showing when to use each and how they can complement each other. You'll learn:
- What makes Copilot and ChatGPT unique in their design and purpose
- How Copilot integrates into Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- How ChatGPT can be used as a flexible, standalone AI assistant
- Practical examples of using both for writing, analysis, communication, and project management
- Tips for choosing the right tool for the task at hand
Whether you're a business professional, project manager, or curious learner, this webinar will give you the clarity to confidently leverage both tools to boost productivity and collaboration.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Introduction to the Tools
- What is Microsoft Copilot?
- What is ChatGPT?
- Key Differences
- Integration (Copilot inside Microsoft 365 vs. ChatGPT as a standalone assistant)
- Use cases & strengths
- Licensing, access, and pricing
- Where They Overlap
- Natural language capabilities
- Content creation, summarization, and brainstorming
- Practical Examples
- Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- ChatGPT for research, creative drafting, and flexible problem-solving
- When to use each (side-by-side scenarios)
- Best Practices & Considerations
- Choosing the right tool for the job
- Security, compliance, and data handling
- Tips to maximize productivity with both
Who Will Benefit:
- Business Owners
- CEO's / CFO's / CTO's
- Managers of All Levels
- Anybody who uses Excel on a regular basis, and want to be more efficient and productive
- Administrators
- Salespeople
- Trainers
- Bankers
- Office workers
Tom Fragale is a computer professional with over 30 years of professional experience. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and a Microsoft Certified Expert in Excel. He has trained over 30,000 business people in on-line webinars, public seminars, and on-site training.
His clients include many Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, military bases, and companies large and small across many industries, including manufacturing, banking, pharmaceutical, education, retail, etc. He started his career as a database application programmer and has served as a consultant and project manager on many successful projects. His topics of expertise include: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Crystal Reports, SQL Server, Visio, QuickBooks, and SharePoint, among others. His passion is training people and helping people get the most out of their computers, and he is a published author having written a book on Microsoft Access. He graduated in 1988 from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA with a BA in Computer Science.
