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Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners

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Beginner level

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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to set up and use Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps for enhanced productivity

  • Techniques for automating and streamlining tasks in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

  • How to utilize AI-driven insights for data analysis and email drafting

  • Methods for creating and modifying presentations and documents with Copilot’s help

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February 2026

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Taught in English

There are 7 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this comprehensive course, you will master how to harness the full potential of Microsoft Copilot across multiple apps in Microsoft 365. From automating tasks in Excel and generating insightful data analyses, to improving communication in Outlook and enhancing your presentations in PowerPoint, this course covers it all. With practical exercises designed to solidify your understanding, you'll learn how to increase productivity and make the most out of your Microsoft 365 suite. The course starts by introducing you to Copilot’s capabilities and how it integrates with essential Microsoft tools like Word, Outlook, and Teams. You'll dive into each tool, exploring step-by-step how Copilot can assist in drafting documents, organizing emails, formatting data, and even creating visual content. With real-world examples and hands-on exercises, you will gain the confidence to implement these tools effectively. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity at work or enhance your personal projects, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to integrate AI-powered assistance into their workflow. No prior experience with Microsoft 365 or Copilot is required, making this course ideal for beginners. The difficulty level is beginner-friendly, and all you need is a desire to streamline your work processes with cutting-edge technology. By the end of the course, you will be able to leverage Copilot in Microsoft 365 to automate tasks, create professional documents, manage emails efficiently, and collaborate seamlessly across Microsoft tools.

In this module, we will introduce you to Microsoft Copilot, your AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity across Microsoft 365 apps. We will compare Copilot Pro and Copilot for Microsoft 365, helping you understand the different versions. Additionally, we will walk you through essential resources like the Adoption Center and provide an exercise to get hands-on with Copilot’s interface.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

4 videos•Total 15 minutes
  • Introducing Copilot - Your Helpful AI Assistant•3 minutes
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro vs Copilot for Microsoft 365•6 minutes
  • Adoption Center Resource Library•4 minutes
  • Exercise 01•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources•10 minutes

In this module, we will demonstrate how to set up Copilot in Excel and use it to streamline repetitive tasks, from formatting cells to applying complex formulas. You’ll learn how to use Copilot for advanced data analysis with tools like Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and AI-driven insights. Through practical exercises, you’ll gain hands-on experience in enhancing your Excel workflow.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videos•Total 31 minutes
  • Get Setup for Copilot•3 minutes
  • Format Columns, Rows and Cells•5 minutes
  • Add Formula Columns•8 minutes
  • Apply Conditional Formatting•4 minutes
  • Sort and Filter Data•3 minutes
  • Analyze Data with Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts•3 minutes
  • Data Insights•3 minutes
  • Exercise 02•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Copilot in Excel - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through using Copilot to create, organize, and customize PowerPoint presentations. You’ll learn how to quickly generate presentations from scratch or from existing files, and apply company templates for a polished look. By the end, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your presentation workflow with Copilot’s help.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 16 minutes
  • Create a Presentation from Scratch•5 minutes
  • Modify and Organize Slides in a Presentation•4 minutes
  • Create a Presentation from an Existing File•3 minutes
  • Use Company Branded Templates with Copilot•2 minutes
  • Exercise 03•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Copilot in PowerPoint - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will explore how Copilot assists with drafting, editing, and refining documents in Word. You’ll learn to streamline your writing process by leveraging Copilot’s AI to improve text clarity and coherence. Additionally, we will show how Copilot can help summarize lengthy documents, allowing you to save time and enhance productivity.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videos•Total 12 minutes
  • Draft and Refine Documents•4 minutes
  • Rewrite and Edit Documents•5 minutes
  • Summarize Long Documents and Ask Questions•3 minutes
  • Exercise 04•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Copilot in Word - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on how Copilot enhances your email workflow in Outlook. From drafting and summarizing emails to providing suggestions for better email writing, Copilot streamlines communication. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to use Copilot’s tools to improve your email productivity and professionalism.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 12 minutes
  • Switch to New Outlook•2 minutes
  • Draft a New Message•3 minutes
  • Summarize and Draft Replies•4 minutes
  • Coaching by Copilot - Write Better Emails•2 minutes
  • Exercise 05•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Copilot in Outlook - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will show you how to maximize Copilot’s capabilities in a variety of other Microsoft 365 apps. From Microsoft Teams to OneNote, Loop, and Bing, you’ll learn how to use Copilot to boost collaboration, task management, and creative processes. Through a final exercise, you’ll get hands-on experience applying Copilot across multiple platforms.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 21 minutes
  • Work with Copilot in Microsoft Teams•7 minutes
  • Brainstorm Ideas with Copilot in OneNote•4 minutes
  • Work with Copilot in Microsoft Loop•6 minutes
  • Generate Images with Copilot in Bing•2 minutes
  • Exercise 06•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • The Best of the Rest - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will wrap up the course by summarizing the key features of Copilot across Microsoft 365. We’ll highlight the most important takeaways and encourage you to continue using Copilot to boost your productivity in real-world scenarios.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

1 video•Total 3 minutes
  • Course Close•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Copilot in Microsoft 365 for Beginners is a specialization designed to introduce users to the powerful AI assistant integrated within Microsoft 365 apps. It provides valuable insights on how Copilot can streamline productivity, enhance task management, and improve your overall experience with Microsoft tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and more. As more organizations adopt AI-driven tools to boost efficiency, understanding how to leverage Copilot is essential for staying competitive and productive in a modern workplace.

This specialization is aimed at teaching beginners how to use Microsoft Copilot across key Microsoft 365 applications. You will learn to harness the power of Copilot to automate tasks, improve data analysis, streamline communication, and enhance content creation in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Loop, and Bing. By the end, you’ll be equipped to use Copilot to increase your productivity and simplify your daily work processes.

Upon completing this specialization, you will be able to effectively use Copilot in various Microsoft 365 applications. You’ll know how to draft documents, create and manage presentations, organize emails, analyze data, and more—all with the help of Copilot’s AI-driven features. Additionally, you will have the skills to implement these tools to improve collaboration and productivity within your team and organization.

No prior knowledge of Microsoft 365 or Copilot is required. This specialization is designed for beginners, so it will guide you through each step of the process. Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is helpful, but not essential. You’ll learn all the necessary skills from scratch, with a focus on how to integrate Copilot into your workflow.

This specialization is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their productivity and efficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, particularly those who are new to AI-assisted features. It’s perfect for professionals, students, or anyone who wants to improve their skills in modern workplace tools and better utilize AI to streamline their tasks and projects.

The total duration for completing this specialization is approximately 30–40 hours. It includes video tutorials, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications to help you fully grasp the tools and features offered by Copilot in Microsoft 365. Depending on your pace, it may take a few weeks to complete, with flexibility for self-paced learning.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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