Knowledge Accelerators

Microsoft Copilot: Better Prompts, Agents & AI in M365 Apps

Knowledge Accelerators

Microsoft Copilot: Better Prompts, Agents & AI in M365 Apps

Keith Gibson

Instructor: Keith Gibson

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Beginner level

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1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • • Understand how Copilot chat works, write prompts, and refine results

    • Use Copilot agents for specialized tasks

    • Apply Copilot to everyday tasks

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8 assignments

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June 2026

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the Get Started With AI-Based Chat module, where you'll embark on an exciting journey into the world of AI with M365 Copilot. You'll learn how to navigate and effectively use Copilot Chat, empowering you to integrate AI into your daily tasks with confidence. Explore the benefits and risks of AI, ensuring you can make informed decisions and plan for responsible use. Additionally, you'll gain insights into checking your Copilot licensing and capabilities, setting a strong foundation for building your own AI-driven workflows. Get ready to unlock the potential of AI in your work! Note: This course is designed for professionals using Microsoft 365 in a workplace environment. Some features may require a business/enterprise subscription.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

Dive into the fascinating world of M365 Copilot and uncover the mechanics behind its AI-driven capabilities. In this module, you'll explore the core principles of language models and how they shape the responses generated by AI tools. You'll learn how to craft clear and specific prompts to maximize Copilot's performance, and discover how to adjust conversation modes to enhance the quality of interactions. By mastering these techniques, you'll be empowered to create detailed prompts and utilize the Copilot Prompt Gallery effectively, ensuring you receive precise and valuable responses every time.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

Welcome to the Utilize Copilot Agents module, where you'll dive into the world of specialized support tools within M365 Copilot. You'll learn how to effectively differentiate between using Copilot Chat and specialized agents to tackle various tasks. By mastering the use of agents like the Analyst and Researcher, you'll gain the ability to extract deeper insights and handle complex scenarios with precision. Unlock the potential of these powerful tools to achieve more targeted and effective results in your work.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

Welcome to the Integrate Copilot Into Your Workflow module, where you'll discover how to seamlessly incorporate M365 Copilot into your daily tasks. You'll learn how to use responsible AI principles to enhance your productivity and explore time-saving features within Copilot Chat. Master the art of generating PowerPoints, Word Documents, and Excel Files effortlessly, and utilize featured prompts to stay on top of emails, tasks, and meetings. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to work more efficiently and focus on what truly matters in your role.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

Instructor

Keith Gibson
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