MS-4005: Craft effective prompts for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

Course MS-4005: Craft effective prompts for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

Discover ways to create powerful, contextual messages for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 that create, simplify, transform, and assemble content across Microsoft 365 apps. Learn the importance of providing a clear purpose, context, origin, and expectation in your request to get the best results. This course covers real-world scenarios and examples using Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and Chat.

Beginner - Microsoft 365 - Professional User

Course aimed at

Learners should be familiar with working in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This course is intended for all types of users working with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365.

MS-4005 Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
• Learn how Microsoft 365 Copilot works
• Explore the core components of Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Learn how Microsoft is committed to responsible AI

Module 2: Explore the possibilities with Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Compose and summarize documents with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word
• Summarize and compose emails with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook
• Design engaging presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint
• Analyze and transform data with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel
• Increase productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams
• Power your workflow with Microsoft 365 Business Chat

Module 3: Optimize and extend Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Examine the art and science of working with AI
• Review best practices for using Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Examine how to create an effective message
• Review best practices for motivation
• Expand Microsoft 365 Copilot

Module 4: Summarize with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Exercise: Walk through the procedure using sample data with Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Simplify and extract key information with Copilot in Word
• Identify key information and summarize with Copilot in PowerPoint
• Spot trends and visualize data with Copilot in Excel
• Highlight key decisions and actions from Teams meetings
• Get up to speed and ready for the week ahead with Copilot in Outlook
• Summarize information on a topic with Microsoft 365 Business Chat

Module 5: Create content and draft content with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Exercise: Walk through the procedure using sample data with Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Write cover letters, marketing plans, and outlines with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word
• Create new slides, agendas, and to-do lists with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint
• Email drafts, replies, and meeting agendas with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook
• Brainstorm new ideas, lists, and reports with Microsoft 365 Business Chat

Module 6: Edit and transform content with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Exercise: Walk through the procedure using sample data with Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Write, organize, and transform content with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Word
• Add images, slides, and organize your presentation with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint
• Format, sort, filter, and highlight data with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel
• Rewrite messages and responses for tone using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Outlook

Module 7: Ask questions and analyze content with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

• Introduction
• Exercise: Walk through the procedure using sample data with Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Ask Microsoft 365 Copilot for help and recommendations in Word
• Get design and organization tips with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint
• Analyze and work with tables using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Excel
• Ask questions about your notes using Microsoft 365 Copilot in OneNote
• Ask about your meetings and messages with Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams

Prerequisites

It is recommended to have:

• Basic knowledge of generative AI.
• Basic knowledge of Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Language

• Course: English / Spanish