Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI across your Microsoft Apps
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Unlock the power of AI with Microsoft Copilot in your MS365 Apps to transform how you manage, analyze, and present information/data — faster and smarter.
In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, insights drive decisions—but managing information and data can be time-consuming. This course empowers professionals to harness Microsoft 365 Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to streamline workflows, uncover insights, and communicate with impact. Why This Course Matters - 80% of business leaders say AI will reshape work by 2026. - Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated into tools used by over 1 billion users. - Learning to prompt Copilot effectively can save hours weekly. Career Impact - Boost productivity and data fluency—skills in high demand. - Add practical AI experience to your resume. - Ideal for roles involving data analysis, project management, and reporting. What You’ll Learn? - Use Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to summarize reports, analyze data, and create presentations - Refine AI outputs, troubleshoot issues, and prompt Copilot effectively What Makes This Course Unique? ✅ Short hands-on walkthroughs across Microsoft 365 tools ✅ Bite-sized lessons with real-world examples so you can get to practicing quickly + interactive coach for effective reinforcement ✅ Designed for busy professionals—complete in under 2 hours (but more practice will make you more effective) ✅ No prior AI or coding experience required Who Should Take This Course? - Anyone using Microsoft 365 Copilot who wants to work smarter with AI - Data analysts and business professionals - Project managers and team leads - Students and job seekers wanting to boost digital skills Ready to transform how you work with data? Enroll now and start using Copilot to save time, uncover insights, and communicate with confidence.
In this quick "crash course," you’ll learn how to get started with Microsoft Copilot to make working with data faster, easier, and more impactful. We’ll show you how Copilot can boost your skills by helping you organize information and data, speed up analysis, and communicate clearly. You’ll see how to use Copilot in Word for quick summaries, in Excel to create clear charts and graphs, and in PowerPoint to build polished presentations. By the end, you’ll be ready to leverage Copilot to streamline your workflows and share insights effectively.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment
5 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Course Introduction•4 minutes
- Lesson: Smarter Data Analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot•3 minutes
- Use Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Teams•2 minutes
- Sort and Filter Data with Copilot•1 minute
- Highlight Data Using Copilot•1 minute
1 reading•Total 1 minute
- A Note on Course Contact Information•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 4 minutes
- Lesson 1 Quiz: Smarter Data Analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot•4 minutes
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Lesson: Boost Your Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams and Excel•3 minutes
- Use Copilot in a Teams Excel Spreadsheet•2 minutes
- Use Copilot in a Teams Channel•2 minutes
- Use Copilot in a Teams Chat•2 minutes
- Use Copilot in a Teams PowerPoint•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
- Lesson 2 Quiz: Boost Your Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams and Excel•5 minutes
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Lesson: Get Key Insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word Online•3 minutes
- Add a Summary to a Document With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Transform Text to a Table With Copilot in Word Online•1 minute
- Gather Key Insights from a Word Document with Prompts•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 3 minutes
- Lesson 3 Quiz: Get Key Insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word Online•3 minutes
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Lesson: Use Microsoft 365 Copilot for Smarter Data Analysis in Excel•3 minutes
- Use Copilot to Analyze Data•1 minute
- Identify Data Insights with Copilot•1 minute
- Highlight Data Using Copilot•1 minute
- Generate a Chart Using Copilot•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 4 minutes
- Lesson 4 Quiz: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot for Smarter Data Analysis in Excel•4 minutes
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 7 minutes
- Lesson: Create Better Presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint•3 minutes
- Create a Presentation from an Existing File with Copilot•2 minutes
- Integrate Data Visualizations in PowerPoint with Copilot•2 minutes
- View Recommended Visualizations from Copilot in PowerPoint•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 4 minutes
- Lesson 5 Quiz: Creating Better Presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint•4 minutes
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
1 reading•Total 1 minute
- Congratulations!•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 12 minutes
- Final Assessment: Manage Data with Copilot•12 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Good introduction to this tool. Should help me accomplish organizing reports quicker.
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