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From Excel to AI: How to Stay Relevant in Tech

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Frederick Anaafi shares his journey from Excel trainer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how AI – especially Microsoft Copilot – is transforming productivity and career paths in Africa and beyond. He offers practical insights on building AI fluency, driving community-led tech adoption, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/762

🎙️ What you’ll learn
• How to build a tech career starting with Excel and Power BI
• Why AI fluency is essential for modern professionals
• Practical ways to adopt Microsoft Copilot without a subscription
• How to lead community-driven tech initiatives
• What it takes to become a Microsoft MVP in emerging markets
• From Excel to AI: How to Stay Relevant in Tech

👉 Chapters
• 02:29 Ghana’s Youth-Driven Tech Surge
• 04:08 From Excel Curiosity to Certified Expert
• 06:04 Building FredExcel and Training the Next Generation
• 07:52 AI Is the Electricity of Our Era
• 09:59 Driving Copilot Adoption Across Africa
• 11:41 Leading AI-Focused Community Events
• 17:30 Becoming an MVP Through Community Impact

✅ Highlights
• “AI is the electricity of our era.”
• “If you don’t learn AI, then yes, you will be left out.”
• “Copilot helps you get results faster and be more efficient.”
• “Before entering the corporate world, you need to know Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.”
• “I failed the Excel Expert exam the first time, but I didn’t give up.”
• “We had close to 200 people attend the first DynamicsCon West Africa.”
• “AI engineering will be the ish—what people should really go into.”
• “Trust in Copilot comes from knowing it’s secure and responsible.”
• “We’re driving Copilot adoption through free virtual training.”
• “In Ghana, we have fewer than 15 MVPs, but we’re growing.”
• “The usefulness of Copilot is there—now we need to build trust.”
• “I see AI transforming every industry we work in.”

✅ Find Frederick Online:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederick-anaafi/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmigZFr009GsVSzi5gQ7VXg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fred.anaafi/  

🧰 Mentioned
• Microsoft Excel Expert Certification: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/mo-211 (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/mo-211/)
• Tableau: tableau.com (https://www.tableau.com/)
• Power BI: microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi/)
• Microsoft Copilot: copilot.microsoft.com (https://copilot.microsoft.com/)
• DynamicsCon West Africa: eventbrite.com/e/dynamicscon-regional-west-africa-tickets-1249579418679 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamicscon-regional-west-africa-tickets-1249579418679)
• MCT West Africa Summit: mctwestafrica.com (https://mctwestafrica.com/)
• Microsoft MVP YouTube Series: How to Become a Microsoft MVP (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

✅Keywords
ai fluency, microsoft copilot, power bi, excel expert, tableau, data analysis, mvp programme, tech community, ai adoption, microsoft 365, dynamics 365, west africa tech

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