Copilot Chat and Prompt Design – Basic Level

Introduction to Copilot Chat and Prompt Design, Basic Level

Limited time offer! Get your basic level Copilot Chat course with almost 40% discount. Virtual training for only 195 euros or 255 euros subsidized💣

This course is delivered in online mode and consists of 5 units. The course duration is 60 hours distributed between content and collaboration tools. Upon completion, students will receive an accredited diploma.

The training takes place through our Virtual Campus, with this modality you will have all the didactic content on the course platform and it will be accessible, from the start date of the course, 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Students will also have access to discussion forums, as well as continuous tutoring.

• Platform access: 8 weeks
• Individualized support

What will we cover in the Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 course?

This basic level Copilot Chat and Prompt Design course introduces you to the fundamentals of designing effective prompts and leveraging Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365. You will learn the structure of a good prompt, common patterns, and mistakes to avoid, along with the practical use of Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams for real tasks such as drafting, summarizing, basic analysis, and generating drafts.

The training combines clear explanations, demonstrations, and labs, so you can immediately apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios. It also includes best practices for security and privacy, understanding what information you should not enter into generative AI tools and how to use AI responsibly.

It is an ideal pathway for professionals and teams who want to improve productivity and the quality of results with Copilot, without prior AI experience.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 (regular use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  
• General understanding of working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  
• No prior experience with AI or Copilot is required
  
• Access to a Microsoft account (Free, Pro or Enterprise) for practice, subject to availability

Nanfor Copilot Academy

At Nanfor, we promote learning in Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Copilots of the rest of Microsoft's solutions. Our goal as a Training Services and Microsoft Cloud Partner is to foster knowledge and practice within the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem, offering specialized courses in productivity and prompt engineering for systems and developers.

Who is the basic Copilot Chat course for?

• Microsoft 365 users who want to get started with generative AI
  
• Business professionals who write, analyze, and present content
  
• Support, marketing, operations, and PMO teams
  
• Students and junior profiles looking to improve productivity
  
• Developers and analysts who want a solid foundation in Prompt Design

What will you learn?

Upon completion, you will be able to:

• Design effective prompts (structure, patterns, templates, and anti-patterns)
  
• Differentiate between free vs. Pro/Enterprise Copilot in terms of general capabilities
  
• Use Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams for basic scenarios
  
• Draft, summarize, organize, and create quality drafts with AI
  
• Apply best practices for security, privacy, and responsible AI use

Course content

Unit 1. Basic Prompt Design

Prompt structure

• Structure of a good prompt.
• Useful patterns.
  
• Common mistakes.
  
• Creation of prompt templates.
  

Unit 2. Introduction to Copilot Chat

Basic concepts

• What is Copilot Chat: Microsoft's generative AI assistant.
  
• Differences between free Copilot and Copilot Pro/Enterprise.
  

Where it appears and how to access it

• Word (limited functions)
  
• Excel (data questions, explanations)
  
• PowerPoint (draft generation)
  
• Outlook (quick replies, summaries)
  
• Teams

Capabilities of free Copilot

• What it can and cannot do in the free version.
  

Unit 3. Using Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 applications

Word: Smart writing

•  Create text drafts: emails, reports, announcements.
  
• Rewriting and style improvement.
  
• Document summaries.
  
• Limitations of free Copilot in Word.

Excel: Explanations and basic analysis

•    Explanation of formulas.
•    Suggestion of new formulas.
•    Simple identification of trends in tables.
•    What it cannot do in the free version.

PowerPoint: Rapid presentation creation

• Generation of presentation outlines.
  
• Content drafts per slide.
  
• Design suggestions.

Unit 4. Outlook: Email management with AI

Assisted writing

• Quick replies and tone adjustment.
  

Information management

• Summary of long threads.
  

Email organization

• Inbox organization.

Unit 5. Best practices for security and privacy

Information that should NOT be entered into Copilot

• What information should NOT be entered into Copilot.
  

Data processing

• Data processing in the free version.
  

Responsible use of AI

• AI as support, not a substitute for professional judgment.
• Avoid biases and always verify generated information.
  

Do you want to take this course? Request information now

If you want to take this course virtually, you can purchase it at the top of the product page. For any questions, please contact us.

If you want to take this course in face-to-face or telepresence mode, please contact us:

• Email: info@nanforiberica.com 
• Phone:  +34 91 031 66 78
• WhatsApp:  +34 685 60 05 91

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I gain by taking this basic Copilot Chat course?

You will learn to use Copilot Chat effectively from scratch, improving your daily productivity, content generation, and the correct use of prompts in common professional tasks.

What is Copilot Chat?

Copilot Chat is an artificial intelligence tool integrated into Microsoft 365 that allows interaction with AI using natural language to create content, answer questions, organize ideas, and support daily work.

Is this course for me if I've never used Copilot Chat?

Yes. This course is specially designed for people starting from scratch who want to learn how to use Copilot Chat correctly from the very beginning.

Will it be useful even if I don't have a technical background?

Absolutely. This training is 100% user-oriented, with no need for technical knowledge or programming skills.

How many Copilot Chat courses are there and how does this one differ?

Nanfor offers different levels of training in Copilot Chat.
This course corresponds to the basic level, focusing on the initial use of the tool and the correct design of prompts to achieve good results from the start.

How can I apply what I learn in my daily work?

You will be able to apply Copilot Chat to write texts, generate ideas, summarize information, organize tasks, and improve your productivity, from day one.

Do I get a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a Nanfor certificate, which accredits your basic knowledge in Copilot Chat and Prompt Design.