self-paced

Microsoft Copilot 101: Everyday Essentials

Use Microsoft Copilot for everyday drafting, summarising and meeting support.

This page is the course itself. Commercial AI training for UK companies is owned by the AI training hub.

Delivered by AI Build

Learning platform: SAVI.education

Certificate issued by SAVI.education

Duration
2 hours
Price
£39
Level
Foundation

Who this course is for

Who it's for
People whose work sits in AI Tools for Business and who want a practical, workplace-focused course rather than a generic overview.
Prerequisites
No specialist background required. A laptop and an approved workplace AI tool will help you practise the exercises.
What you'll be able to do
  • Complete “What Generative AI Is and Is Not” and apply it to a real task at work.
  • Complete “Giving AI Clear Instructions” and apply it to a real task at work.
  • Complete “Working Smarter with Microsoft 365” and apply it to a real task at work.
  • Complete “AI in Word, Excel and PowerPoint” and apply it to a real task at work.
Duration & level
2 hours · Foundation
  • Self-paced lessons
  • Credential

Course syllabus

Lessons are grouped into clear steps with visual cues, so each course is easier to scan before you start.

Lessons unlock after purchase. Create your account with the same email you paid with — no course code is required — or choose “Already purchased?” above.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    What Generative AI Is and Is Not

    Define generative AI, contrast it with traditional software, and set realistic expectations.

  2. Step 2 · Lesson

    Giving AI Clear Instructions

    Write clear goals, context and constraints for better AI results.

  3. Step 3 · Lesson

    Working Smarter with Microsoft 365

    Learn how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot and OfficeMaker as practical productivity tools for everyday business work. You will be able to identify suitable AI-assisted tasks, write better prompts, review outputs effectively, and choose the right tool for common Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and document generation scenarios.

  4. Step 4 · Lesson

    AI in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Learn how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot and OfficeMaker to draft, analyse and present business information more effectively in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You will practise choosing the right tool for common document, spreadsheet and presentation tasks, and apply prompting patterns that improve quality and reduce rework.