April 2026
Intermediate
4h 43m
English
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese
Overview
Microsoft Copilot for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint helps you integrate AI assistance into your daily tasks, improving efficiency across your Microsoft 365 applications. This course shows you how to leverage Copilot to draft documents, analyze data, and create impactful presentations with ease. Whether you are creating structured documents from rough notes, conducting detailed data analyses, or crafting tailored presentations, learn to incorporate Copilot efficiently and effectively in these scenarios.
In Word, you will learn to generate, refine, and summarize content, transforming notes into professional reports and emails. For Excel, you will discover how to identify data trends, create charts, correct formulas, and build insightful dashboards for better decision-making. With PowerPoint, you can quickly convert ideas or documents into structured presentations, enhancing slide design and tailoring content for different audiences. You will also learn to use effective prompts and iterative refinement, allowing you to maximize Copilot’s potential as a powerful productivity partner while maintaining human oversight.
By the end of the course, you will know how to use Microsoft Copilot to achieve more accurate and efficient outcomes, streamlining repetitive tasks and improving productivity. This training enhances your ability to accelerate document creation and data analysis, and to enrich presentations with AI-driven insights, addressing real-world challenges with innovative strategies. Equip yourself with the skills to leverage Microsoft Copilot as a supportive tool in your professional duties, focusing more time on strategic work and collaboration within the Microsoft 365 environment.
In this course, you will learn how to:
The following files are included in the Resources section below:
Exercise Files - Used to practice and complete the course exercises.
Course Files - Used to follow along with the instructor during lessons.
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