Training Course

Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business Users - Introduction

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Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Overview

This one-day course is designed to help business users understand the basics of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, a productivity tool that uses artificial intelligence to provide real-time intelligent assistance within Microsoft 365 productivity apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. It is designed to transform productivity, creativity, collaboration for users, teams and organisations.

The course is beginner-friendly and requires no previous AI expertise.

Course Objectives

    • Explore the intricacies of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, offering hands on learning and insights into its functionality, how it works and Microsoft's dedication to implementing AI responsibly and ethically whilst ensuring all business data is secure, compliant and respects privacy and copyright requirements.

Prerequisites

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Course Content

  • Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Microsoft 365 Copilot introduction
    Copilot, Copilot, everywhere!
    What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
    Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 requirements
    How does Microsoft 365 Copilot work?
    What about copyright?

  • Copilot in Word

    Creating content using Copilot
    Editing with Copilot in Word
    Generating content using existing files

  • Copilot in PowerPoint

    Creating a presentation with Copilot
    Editing presentation content with Copilot
    Using Designer
    Slide transitions and animations
    Using your organisation’s branding with Copilot
    Getting presentation information with Copilot

  • Copilot in Excel

    Common data analysis using Copilot
    Identifying relationships, trends, and outliers
    Creating formulas with Copilot
    Editing Excel workbooks using Copilot
    Formatting Excel data

  • Copilot in Outlook

    Drafting emails with Copilot
    Summarising email threads
    Coaching with Copilot

  • Copilot in Teams

    Using Microsoft Copilot in Teams chats and channel conversations
    Using Copilot in Teams for Meetings

  • Copilot Chat

    Accessing Copilot Chat
    Engaging with Copilot Chat for search and Assistance
    Tips for effective communication with Copilot Chat
    Chat History

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot labs and prompt engineering

    Tips for writing good prompts
    Microsoft prompt resources
    Remember, everything is a first draft!

  • Intro to Copilot Agents (time permitting)

    What are Copilot agents?
    Types of agents
    Benefit of Copilot agents over Copilot Chat

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
14 Sep 2026
Durham
£425
08 Oct 2026
Newcastle
£475
10 Dec 2026
Virtual
£345

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Flexible date and location
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    All prices exclude VAT, prices per delegate.
    14 Sep 2026
    Durham
    £425
    08 Oct 2026
    Newcastle
    £475
    10 Dec 2026
    Virtual
    £345
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Course Reviews
Great practical examples, with extra focus on sections tailored to individual areas of interest

S.K. Nissan, Excel Level 3

It was all very useful

M.A. Watmos, Outlook Overview and MS Teams for Hosts

Everything was clear and straight forward

A.S. Hitachi Cmuk, Excel Level 1

Went away with a good understanding of the software as I have never used it before

T.O. Cyclife Groupe Edf, Microsoft Project Essentials

Course was easy to understand

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What were the most useful aspects of the course I felt learning about the pathfinder tool and default options the most useful aspect for me. This will save me a lot of time!

H.Y. Cmp Products British Engines, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Very helpful course! Especially due to my knowledge of Excel being non existent.

J.B. Tharsus, Excel Level 1

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