Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

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Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows

Instructor: Keith Gibson

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

• Use Copilot in Microsoft 365
• Create text and images with AI
• Boost productivity across Windows 11 and Microsoft 365

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There are 6 modules in this course

Unlock the power of AI in your daily workflow.

Microsoft Copilot is changing how work gets done across Microsoft 365. This beginner-level course teaches you how to use Copilot and generative AI effectively by learning how to prompt, create, and work more efficiently with the tools you already use. Why This Course Matters: AI-powered productivity tools are quickly becoming standard in modern workplaces. Learning how to use Microsoft Copilot effectively helps you reduce repetitive tasks, brainstorm efficiently, improve the quality of your work, and make better decisions using AI-assisted insights. Career Impact: Professionals who use AI assistants report saving significant time each week on routine work. Adding Microsoft Copilot skills to your resume demonstrates practical AI literacy, productivity expertise, and readiness for AI-enabled roles across industries. What You’ll Learn: • Understand how Microsoft Copilot works across Microsoft 365 • Write effective prompts to get accurate, useful AI responses • Create and edit text, images, and summaries with Copilot • Use Copilot Chat to support meetings, content, and research • Apply Copilot in Microsoft's everyday tools, including Windows 11 and Bing What Makes This Course Unique: ✔ Hands-on activities with real-world Copilot prompts ✔ Focus on prompting and content creation, not just features ✔ Practical use of Copilot across Microsoft 365, Windows 11, and Bing ✔ Short, focused learning experience (about 3 hours) ✔ First course in a multi-course Microsoft Copilot specialization Who Should Take This Course: • Office professionals looking to improve productivity with AI • Beginners exploring Microsoft Copilot and generative AI • Job seekers building practical, in-demand AI skills • Anyone using Microsoft 365 who wants to work more efficiently Start today and transform the way you work with AI-powered tools!

Welcome to your first step with Microsoft Copilot. In this module, you’ll build a clear, foundational understanding of what Copilot is, how it works across Microsoft 365, and how to use prompts to streamline everyday tasks. You’ll explore Copilot Chat and the Prompt Gallery so you can start working confidently with Copilot from day one.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 7 minutes

Get Started With Copilot2 minutes
Explore Prompts in Copilot Prompt Gallery1 minute
Save a Prompt in Copilot1 minute
Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Catch Up1 minute
Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Create Content1 minute

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Begin Your Copilot Journey!2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 9 minutes

Brain Boost3 minutes
Activity: Create with Copilot6 minutes

Discover how to use Copilot Chat as your central workspace for prompts, insights, and everyday productivity. In this module, you’ll learn how to automate routine tasks, summarize key information, create content from branded templates, and turn files like presentations into dynamic outputs. You’ll build the skills to work more efficiently and make informed decisions with AI-powered support.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 11 minutes

Explore Prompts in the Copilot Prompt Gallery1 minute
Share a Prompt with a Coworker1 minute
Schedule a Prompt in Copilot Chat1 minute
Create Content Using a Template with Copilot in Microsoft 3650 minutes
Generate a Meeting Summary With Copilot1 minute
Get Details About Upcoming Meetings Using Copilot0 minutes
Analyze Data with Analyst in Microsoft 3652 minutes
Create a Video From a File with Copilot in Microsoft 3652 minutes

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Prompt Effectively in Copilot Chat2 minutes
Copilot Chat in Action4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Brain Boost 13 minutes
Brain Boost 23 minutes
Activity: Generate Insights and Schedule a Prompt6 minutes
Activity: Copilot Has Entered the Chat5 minutes

Create effective prompts for Microsoft Copilot to get faster, more accurate results. In this module, you’ll learn how to craft clear, concise prompts and reference files, emails, meetings, and people within your organization to improve Copilot’s responses. You’ll also explore featured prompts and the Copilot Lab to boost productivity and creativity, transforming the way you interact with AI in your daily work.

What's included

12 videos3 readings5 assignments

12 videosTotal 15 minutes

Generate a Meeting Summary With Copilot1 minute
Use References in Copilot Prompts to Obtain Targeted Responses1 minute
Use Your Prompts to Obtain Answers in Copilot0 minutes
Regenerate Copilot Prompts to Obtain Pertinent Results1 minute
Share a Prompt with a Coworker1 minute
Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Create Content1 minute
Improve Your Workflow With Copilot Contextual Suggestions0 minutes
Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Catch Up1 minute
Explore Prompts in the Copilot Prompt Gallery1 minute
Explore Prompts in Copilot Prompt Gallery1 minute
Delete Copilot Interaction History1 minute
Save a Prompt in Copilot1 minute

3 readingsTotal 10 minutes

Create Effective Prompts for Copilot2 minutes
Send Featured Prompts to Copilot and Delete Interaction History4 minutes
Understand Copilot Prompt Gallery and Delete Interaction History4 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 28 minutes

Brain Boost4 minutes
Test Your Knowledge!7 minutes
Activity: Create a Prompt for Copilot6 minutes
Activity: Use Featured Prompts5 minutes
Activity: Explore Copilot Prompt Gallery and Delete Your Interaction History6 minutes

Create content faster and more creatively with Microsoft Copilot. In this module, you’ll explore how to use Copilot’s Create feature to develop presentations, posters, banners, and other visuals using templates and design tools within Microsoft 365. You’ll also learn to personalize and edit both Copilot-generated and existing content, helping your work stand out while saving time and meeting deadlines with ease.

What's included

5 videos2 readings5 assignments

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Create Content From the Microsoft 365 Home Page1 minute
Design a Poster with Copilot in Microsoft 3651 minute
Edit an Image With Copilot in Microsoft 3652 minutes
Design a Banner with Copilot in Microsoft 3651 minute
Create Captivating Images with Copilot in Microsoft 3652 minutes

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Let's Get Creative!2 minutes
Create Specific Types of Content4 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 20 minutes

Brain Boost 11 minute
Brain Boost 22 minutes
Apply Your Knowledge6 minutes
Activity: Create Content in Microsoft 365 Copilot5 minutes
Activity: Create Images With Copilot6 minutes

Make your internet searches smarter and more efficient with Microsoft Copilot in Edge. In this module, you’ll learn how to interact with Copilot to explore suggested prompts, generate insightful responses, and create compelling visuals using the Copilot Image Creator. You’ll also see how to draft emails, blog posts, and other content directly from your searches, streamlining your workflow and enhancing collaboration.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

Work smarter in Windows 11 with Microsoft Copilot. In this module, you’ll learn how to navigate your system, complete tasks efficiently, summarize information, and get personalized recommendations. Let Copilot handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on getting the job done.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 5 minutes

Use Copilot to Locate Windows Settings0 minutes
Use Copilot to Recommend an Application0 minutes
Use Copilot to Explain Windows 11 Features1 minute
Summarize a Microsoft Edge Webpage Using Copilot in Windows1 minute
Troubleshoot System Issues with Copilot in Windows0 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Use Copilot to Expand Your Knowledge of Windows2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 9 minutes

Brain Boost4 minutes
Try It: Use Copilot to Explore Something New in Windows 115 minutes

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