Microsoft Copilot Essentials

Microsoft Copilot can help you work more efficiently by giving you a useful starting point for everyday tasks, from drafting documents and organising information to summarising conversations and preparing emails. 

In this course, you’ll learn what Microsoft Copilot is, where you can find it across Microsoft 365 and how it can support your working day. You’ll also learn why your Copilot experience may look different from someone else’s, depending on your licence, device, application version and organisational settings. The course will help you prepare for your Foundations Workshop by building your confidence and understanding before you begin the practical training. You’ll consider where Copilot could save you time, improve clarity or create more space for valuable work in your role.  

You’ll also explore the importance of bringing your own knowledge, context and judgement to every interaction. Copilot can provide speed, structure and a useful starting point, but you remain responsible for reviewing and shaping the final result.  

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: 

• Understand how Microsoft Copilot can support everyday tasks and help you work more effectively. 

• Confirm your Copilot access and understand when to contact your Technology Lead for support. 

• Identify where Copilot may appear across Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Copilot Chat. 

• Understand why your Copilot experience may differ depending on your licence, device, application version and organisational settings. 

• Recognise the importance of applying your own expertise, context and human judgement when using Copilot. 

• Identify one task in your role where Copilot could help you save time, improve clarity or create more space for valuable work. 

• Prepare for your Foundations Workshop with greater confidence, curiosity and a clear opportunity to explore in practice.