Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +
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Microsoft 365 Copilot AI: Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook +
This course is part of Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents Specialization
Instructor: Keith Gibson
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• Use Copilot integrated across six Microsoft apps
• Automate tasks and enhance productivity with AI
• Navigate Microsoft 365 and Copilot features
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January 2026
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There are 7 modules in this course
Unlock AI-powered productivity with Microsoft Copilot.
This beginner-friendly course shows you how to transform everyday work using Microsoft Copilot across six core Microsoft 365 apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Why This Course Matters Emails, meetings, documents, and data tasks consume much of the modern workday. Microsoft Copilot helps automate repetitive work, summarize information, and surface insights so you can focus on higher-value tasks instead of manual effort. Career Impact Professionals who use Copilot report faster turnaround on routine work and clearer communication across teams. Copilot skills are increasingly expected in business, administrative, and analytical roles, making this a practical addition to your resume. What You’ll Learn • Navigate the Microsoft 365 homepage and access Copilot • Use Copilot to draft, summarize, and format documents in Word • Analyze data, apply formulas, and create visuals in Excel • Create and refine presentations in PowerPoint • Draft, prioritize, and summarize emails in Outlook • Prepare for and recap meetings in Teams • Organize notes and ideas efficiently in OneNote What Makes This Course Unique ✔ Covers six major Microsoft apps in one course ✔ Hands-on practice with real workplace scenarios ✔ Practical focus on emails, meetings, documents, and automation ✔ Designed for busy professionals: Complete in just 4 hours Who Should Take This Course? • Office professionals and knowledge workers • Business analysts, project managers, and administrative staff • Beginners ready to apply Copilot in daily workflows • Anyone using Microsoft 365 who wants to work more efficiently Enroll now and start using Microsoft Copilot to work smarter, faster, and with greater clarity.
Get acquainted with the Microsoft 365 Copilot home page: a single, streamlined hub that brings your apps, content, and AI tools together. In this module, you’ll learn how to move confidently through the interface, jump into Copilot Chat, and quickly access the files and apps you rely on most. You’ll also explore simple ways to personalize the layout, so your workspace reflects how you work. By the end, you’ll have a home page that feels intuitive, efficient, and tailored to your day.
What's included
5 videos2 readings2 assignments
5 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Navigate the Microsoft 365 Home Page•2 minutes
- Find Your Apps in Microsoft 365•1 minute
- View Details of an App•1 minute
- Customize the Left Navigation Pane in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
- Use the Search Feature to Quickly Locate Content in Microsoft 365•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 7 minutes
- Course Introduction & Syllabus•5 minutes
- Get Comfortable with Microsoft 365 Copilot•2 minutes
2 assignments•Total 10 minutes
- Test Your Knowledge•5 minutes
- Activity: Explore the Microsoft 365 Copilot Home Page•5 minutes
Harness the power of Microsoft Word with Copilot to boost your writing productivity and success. Learn how to draft documents from prompts or existing files, refine tone and style, and quickly summarize key points from your documents. Copilot streamlines writing and editing so you can spend more time on your ideas, and less on formatting and manual revisions.
What's included
11 videos2 readings4 assignments
11 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Chat With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Create a Draft With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Create a Draft Referencing Existing Files in Word Online•1 minute
- Add Content to an Existing Document with Copilot in Word Online•2 minutes
- Edit Documents With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Paste With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Transform Text to a Table With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Use Copilot to Obtain Writing Suggestions in Word Online•1 minute
- Gather Key Insights from a Word Document with Prompts•1 minute
- Manage Document Summaries in Word Online•2 minutes
- Add an FAQ to a Document With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
2 readings•Total 5 minutes
- Bring the Power of Copilot into Microsoft Word•3 minutes
- Work Efficiently With Copilot•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 17 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Test Your Knowledge•4 minutes
- Activity: Create a Draft With Copilot•5 minutes
- Activity: Enhance Your Document•5 minutes
Copilot in Excel gives you a faster, clearer path from raw data to real insight. In this module, you’ll learn how to sort, filter, and analyze information with ease, apply formulas like VLOOKUP and SUMIF without the guesswork, and turn findings into compelling visuals with charts and pivot charts. With Copilot offering formula help, explanations, and prompt suggestions, you’ll work smarter and uncover meaningful insights sooner.
What's included
14 videos2 readings4 assignments
14 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Use Copilot to Analyze Data•1 minute
- Sort and Filter Data With Copilot•1 minute
- Highlight Data Using Copilot•1 minute
- Create a LOOKUP Function With Copilot•1 minute
- Identify Data Insights with Copilot•1 minute
- Generate a Chart Using Copilot•1 minute
- Create a Table From Outside Sources With Copilot•1 minute
- Ask Copilot to Suggest Conditional Formatting•1 minute
- Ask Copilot to Explain a Formula in Excel•2 minutes
- Use Copilot to Generate Formula Columns•1 minute
- Use Your Voice to Interact with Copilot in Excel•1 minute
- Explore the Copilot Prompt Gallery in Excel•2 minutes
- Learn More About Excel With Copilot•1 minute
- Manage Content Preferences for Copilot in Excel •1 minute
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Analyze Data with Copilot•2 minutes
- Ask Copilot a Question Using Prompts•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 14 minutes
- Brain Boost: Analyze and Visualize Data with Copilot•3 minutes
- Brain Boost: Ask Copilot a Question Using Prompts•3 minutes
- Activity: Analyze Data Visualizations with Copilot•5 minutes
- Activity: Ask Copilot for Help•3 minutes
Copilot brings a new level of clarity, focus, and collaboration to Microsoft Teams. In this module, you’ll learn how to prepare for meetings, stay on top of key details, and communicate more effectively, all with Copilot’s help. From recapping conversations to drafting messages and organizing upcoming meetings, you’ll gain practical skills that make teamwork smoother, faster, and more productive.
What's included
9 videos2 readings4 assignments
9 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Use Copilot to Organize Your Schedule•1 minute
- Use Copilot to Review Upcoming Meetings•1 minute
- Use Copilot to Prepare for Your Next Meeting•1 minute
- Use Copilot During a Meeting•2 minutes
- Use Copilot to Recap a Meeting•1 minute
- Use Copilot in a Teams Chat•2 minutes
- Use Copilot in a Teams Channel•2 minutes
- Manage Your Teams Files with Copilot•2 minutes
- Use Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- After the Meeting Starts•2 minutes
- Drive Collaboration•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Test Your Knowledge•7 minutes
- Activity: Tackle Your Meetings•4 minutes
- Activity: Effectively Work With Your Team•5 minutes
Copilot brings a smarter, more streamlined approach to communication in Outlook. In this module, you’ll learn how to draft emails confidently, manage your inbox with intention, and stay on top of key messages without getting overwhelmed. You’ll explore how Copilot summarizes meetings, surfaces priorities, and automates routine tasks, helping you communicate clearly while saving time throughout your day.
What's included
12 videos2 readings5 assignments
12 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Create an Email with Copilot in Outlook Online•2 minutes
- Reply to an Email in Another Language in Copilot•1 minute
- Use Copilot Coaching in Outlook Online•2 minutes
- Prioritize Emails in Outlook With Copilot•1 minute
- Reply to an Email With Copilot in Outlook Online•2 minutes
- Recap a Meeting in Outlook With Copilot•1 minute
- Schedule Meetings with Copilot in Outlook Online•1 minute
- Summarize an Email With Copilot in Outlook Online•1 minute
- Summarize Emails Where You Were Mentioned with Copilot in Outlook Online•1 minute
- Find Emails with Copilot in Outlook Online•1 minute
- Find Files with Copilot in Outlook Online•1 minute
- Provide Custom Instructions to Copilot in Outlook•1 minute
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Draft and Prioritize Emails•2 minutes
- Summarize Meetings and Automate Routine Tasks•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 23 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Apply Your Knowledge•7 minutes
- Activity: Draft and Prioritize Emails With Copilot•5 minutes
- Activity: Manage Meetings and Perform Routine Tasks With Copilot•5 minutes
Power up your presentations with Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint! In this module, you'll learn how to generate compelling slide decks, add visuals effortlessly, and refine your content for maximum impact. Copilot helps you summarize, design, and enhance presentations quickly, freeing you to focus on delivering your message with clarity and confidence.
What's included
7 videos2 readings4 assignments
7 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Create a Presentation With Copilot •2 minutes
- Create a PowerPoint Presentation Using a Design With Copilot•1 minute
- Use Copilot Prompts to Enhance PowerPoint Creation•2 minutes
- Add Images to a Slide With Copilot•1 minute
- Summarize a Presentation with Copilot•1 minute
- Refine Text in a PowerPoint Presentation With Copilot •1 minute
- Integrate Data Visualizations in PowerPoint with Copilot•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
- Get Started with Copilot in PowerPoint•2 minutes
- Enhance Your Presentations with Copilot•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
- Brain Boost•3 minutes
- Apply Your Knowledge•6 minutes
- Activity: Create a Presentation•5 minutes
- Activity: Sum it Up•5 minutes
Master Microsoft Copilot in OneNote and transform the way you manage your notes. In this module, you’ll learn how to use Copilot to summarize content, highlight key points, rewrite text for clarity, and gain insights from your notebooks. With these skills, you can organize information more efficiently, collaborate effectively, and turn your notebooks into a powerful productivity tool.
What's included
7 videos3 readings5 assignments
7 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Ask Copilot Questions About a Page in OneNote•1 minute
- Summarize a Notebook Page with Copilot in OneNote•1 minute
- List the Pros and Cons of a Page in OneNote with Copilot •1 minute
- Create a To-Do List in OneNote with Copilot•1 minute
- Rewrite Selected Text in OneNote With Copilot •1 minute
- Summarize a Selection in OneNote With Copilot •1 minute
- Take Notes on a Selection in OneNote With Copilot•1 minute
3 readings•Total 6 minutes
- Discuss Your Content With Copilot•2 minutes
- Optimize Your Notebook Text •2 minutes
- Congratulations!•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 19 minutes
- Brain Boost 1•2 minutes
- Brain Boost 2•2 minutes
- Apply Your Knowledge•5 minutes
- Activity: Prompt Copilot in OneNote •5 minutes
- Activity: Rewrite and Summarize Text With Copilot•5 minutes
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