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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  • Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business Users - Introduction Course Options
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    Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
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Course Reviews
Following this training what are you going to do differently Play around a lot more and be more confident with excel.

J. Lhp, Excel Level 1

This will help me within my current role, and help me develop my own spreadsheets

D.B. Nhs South Tyneside and Sunderland, Excel Level 1

Any other comments or recommendations I would recommend this course to many more colleagues

S. Carveti Partnership, Excel Level 3

Great Course! Great Trainer!

A.M. Hemingways, Excel Level 2

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable All very valuable, particularly how to use Pivot Tables and LookUps effectively, as well as the introduction to Macros.

D.S. South Tyneside Homes, Excel Level 3

How would you rate the facilities overall Excellent modern facilities

S.O. Railway Housing Association, Customer Care Dealing with Difficult and Aggressive Behaviour

Well worth going on the course

G.S. Faltec Europe Ltd, Word Essentials

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable How it was very interactive, using the software rather than just watching the trainer is much more useful

H.S. Durham County Council, Microsoft Power BI Desktop

 

 

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