Microsoft Copilot Essentials - Online
Overview
This session introduces Microsoft 365 Copilot in plain English, showing where it fits into everyday work, how to access it safely, and how to get reliable results using practical prompting techniques. It will demystify Copilot and set out clearly what is available with the free version versus the paid/licensed version of Copilot. Learn how to make greater use out of Free Copilot let us help you to decide if the licensed product is for you. Should you decide to purchase the license, further deep dive Copilot sessions are available in the various Applications including: ‘Outlook & Teams’, ‘PowerPoint & Word’, and ‘Excel’.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Learn what Microsoft 365 Copilot is and what it is not
- Identify where/ how to access Copilot
- Write effective prompts using a simple, repeatable framework
- Apply Copilot to common work tasks such as summarising, drafting, and catching up
- Use Copilot safely and responsibly with organisational data
Copilot Demystified
- Copilot versus Chat GPT
- Copilot versions: Personal v’s Enterprise / Free Copilot Chat versus Licensed CoPilot
- How Copilot Uses Data & Safe Use
- Data protection and security principles at a high level
Where to Find Copilot
- Copilot Chat entry points and recommendations
- Navigating Copilot
Prompting That Works: The GCSE Framework
- Expectation – format, tone, length
- Goal – what you want
- Context – background, constraints, audience
- Source – files, emails, threads, or links to use
Hands-on Examples
- Using the free Copilot Chat App
- Using Copilot in Microsoft Edge for research and summarisation
- An overview of CoPilot Chat in other locations
What the M365 Copilot license Unlocks
- Preview of In-App Copilot (Licensed Version)
- MS Graph & Work IQ
- Demonstration of Copilot Functionality in Outlook
- Demonstration of Copilot Meeting Recap in Teams
- Demonstration of App Skills Mode in Excel
- Overview of Excel Agent Mode
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who wishes to discover how Microsoft Copilot can streamline your daily tasks, enhance productivity, and unlock smarter ways of working across your favourite Microsoft 365 applications. You’ll gain practical, hands-on insight into using AI confidently and securely, helping you save time and focus on what really matters.
This course can also be run as an in-company programme delivered on-site to meet your specific requirements. For more information on in-company delivery, or if you have any questions regarding this course, please Click Here.
