Course Description
In this Microsoft Copilot course, you’ll learn how to use AI tools built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to work faster and with less effort. You’ll follow along with clear, step-by-step demonstrations and real examples of how to apply Copilot to everyday tasks across Microsoft 365.
You’ll see where to find Copilot in each app, how to enter and revise prompts, and how to use its results, whether that’s drafting emails, summarizing documents, creating presentations, or organizing spreadsheet data. You’ll also practice using Copilot to design slide layouts, rewrite content, and respond to long email threads or chat conversations. Everything is explained clearly, so you can follow along even if you’re new to Microsoft 365 or Copilot.
This course focuses on practical skills and hands-on use, so you can start using Copilot with confidence right away. Whether you're writing reports or preparing for a meeting, Copilot helps you move through your work with greater speed and clarity.
What You'll Learn
- Locate and access Copilot within Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Use Copilot to draft, summarize, rewrite, and expand content in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Create and refine prompts to generate clear, useful responses
- Organize spreadsheet data, insert tables, and build simple charts and visuals with Copilot
- Create slides, design slide layouts, and add text and images to PowerPoint presentations using prompts
- Recognize the limitations and privacy considerations of AI-assisted tools and manage basic settings
Key Takeaways
- Copilot is built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams to help you work faster and with less effort.
- The course uses clear, step-by-step demonstrations and real examples of applying Copilot to everyday tasks across Microsoft 365.
- Copilot can draft emails, summarize documents and email threads, create presentations, and organize spreadsheet data.
- Writing and refining effective prompts is central to generating clear, useful Copilot responses.
- The course covers Copilot's limitations and privacy considerations alongside its practical uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed so you can follow along even if you are new to Microsoft 365 or Copilot, focusing on practical skills and hands-on use.
Which Microsoft apps does the course cover?
It covers using Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams across Microsoft 365.
What skills will I gain?
You'll learn to find and access Copilot, write and refine prompts, draft and summarize content, organize data and build visuals, and manage communication tasks, while recognizing AI limitations and privacy considerations.
How is the course taught?
Through clear, step-by-step demonstrations and real examples showing how to apply Copilot to everyday tasks, with hands-on use so you can start using it with confidence.
Do I need prior experience with Copilot?
No. Everything is explained clearly so you can follow along even if you're new to Microsoft 365 or Copilot.
