Microsoft 365 Copilot brings the power of AI directly into the applications millions of professionals use daily, yet many users struggle to unlock its full potential. Microsoft 365 Copilot Essentials is a comprehensive, application-focused course designed to help business users work smarter and faster across the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Participants learn proven techniques for using Copilot in Word to draft and refine documents, in Excel to analyze data and create insights, in PowerPoint to design compelling presentations, in Outlook to manage communications efficiently, and in Teams to facilitate collaboration. The course emphasizes practical, real-world scenarios that professionals encounter daily, from writing reports and creating charts to summarizing meetings and managing email overload. Through guided tutorials and hands-on practice, participants develop fluency with Copilot's capabilities while learning to recognize when AI assistance adds value and when human judgment remains essential. By the end, participants will have a toolkit of productivity strategies ready to implement immediately in their work.
Overview
MIT Sloan: Drive Business Value with AI
6-week cohort with live MIT Faculty sessions. Learn to scale AI beyond the pilot stage.
Build Your AI Strategy
Syllabus
- Use Copilot in Word to draft, edit, and refine documents
- Leverage Copilot in Excel to analyze data and generate insights
- Create professional presentations faster with Copilot assistance
- Manage email and calendar more effectively using Copilot
- Enhance team collaboration and meeting productivity with Copilot