Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows
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Beginner Microsoft Copilot: AI Prompts & Workflows
This course is part of Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents Specialization
Instructor: Keith Gibson
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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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January 2026
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There are 6 modules in this course
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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 videos2 readings2 assignments
5 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Get Started With Copilot•2 minutes
- Explore Prompts in Copilot Prompt Gallery•1 minute
- Save a Prompt in Copilot•1 minute
- Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Catch Up•2 minutes
- Use Featured Prompts in Copilot to Create Content•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 7 minutes
- Course Introduction & Syllabus•5 minutes
- Begin Your Copilot Journey!•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 9 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Activity: Create with Copilot•6 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
6 videos2 readings4 assignments
6 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Share a Prompt with a Coworker•1 minute
- Schedule a Prompt in Copilot Chat•1 minute
- Generate a Meeting Summary With Copilot•1 minute
- Get Details About Upcoming Meetings Using Copilot•1 minute
- Create Content Using a Template with Copilot in Microsoft 365•1 minute
- Create a Video From a File with Copilot in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 5 minutes
- Prompt Effectively in Copilot Chat•2 minutes
- Copilot Chat in Action•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 16 minutes
- Brain Boost 1•3 minutes
- Brain Boost 2•2 minutes
- Activity: Generate Insights and Schedule a Prompt•6 minutes
- Activity: Copilot Has Entered the Chat•5 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
6 videos1 reading2 assignments
6 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Prompt like a Professional•4 minutes
- Use Your Prompts to Obtain Answers in Copilot•1 minute
- Use References in Copilot Prompts to Obtain Targeted Responses•2 minutes
- Improve Your Workflow With Copilot Contextual Suggestions•1 minute
- Regenerate Copilot Prompts to Obtain Pertinent Results•1 minute
- Manage Your Copilot Chats in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Create Effective Prompts for Copilot•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 8 minutes
- Brain Boost•2 minutes
- Activity: Create a Prompt for Copilot•6 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 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Create Content From the Microsoft 365 Home Page•1 minute
- Create Captivating Images with Copilot in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
- Edit an Image With Copilot in Microsoft 365•3 minutes
- Design a Banner with Copilot in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
- Design a Poster with Copilot in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
- Let's Get Creative!•2 minutes
- Create Specific Types of Content•4 minutes
5 assignments•Total 19 minutes
- Brain Boost 1•1 minute
- Brain Boost 2•2 minutes
- Apply Your Knowledge•5 minutes
- Activity: Create Content in Microsoft 365 Copilot•5 minutes
- Activity: Create Images With Copilot•6 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
3 videos•Total 4 minutes
- Use Copilot in Bing•1 minute
- Copy a Response in Copilot•1 minute
- Create an Image with Copilot in Microsoft Edge•1 minute
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Optimize Your Bing Experience With Copilot•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- Test Your Knowledge!•5 minutes
- Activity: Communicate With Bing Copilot•5 minutes
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 videos2 readings2 assignments
5 videos•Total 5 minutes
- Use Copilot to Explain Windows 11 Features•1 minute
- Use Copilot to Locate Windows Settings•1 minute
- Troubleshoot System Issues with Copilot in Windows•1 minute
- Use Copilot to Recommend an Application•1 minute
- Summarize a Microsoft Edge Webpage Using Copilot in Windows•1 minute
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Use Copilot to Expand Your Knowledge of Windows•2 minutes
- Congratulations!•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 9 minutes
- Brain Boost•4 minutes
- Try It: Use Copilot to Explore Something New in Windows 11•5 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
I love this course. To the point and covers all required concepts for a beginner. Good design and I appreciate having short 1 minute videos focusing on just the required.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
You can use the knowledge to quickly to improve your workflow.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Basic introduction but effective and quick without much bloat-content
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