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Microsoft 365 Copilot — Introductory Field Guide
Learn what Microsoft 365 Copilot actually does in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams — and how to use it without leaking data.
What you’ll walk away with
- Explain what Microsoft 365 Copilot is and isn't, so you stop confusing it with GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT
- Identify Copilot's core capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Write prompts that get Copilot to produce useful, accurate output instead of vague or wrong answers
- Apply security and privacy practices when using Copilot with company data
- Complete a real work task using Copilot from start to finish, using the hands-on lesson as a template
Questions people ask before they start
Is this the same as GitHub Copilot for coding?
No. This course is specifically about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the AI assistant built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams — not the coding assistant. The first lesson exists to clear up exactly this confusion.
Do I need to know how to code or prompt AI already?
No. The course starts with 'What Microsoft 365 Copilot Is (and Isn't)' and builds up through core capabilities and prompting technique before any hands-on work, so no prior AI experience is assumed.
Will this teach me how to keep company data safe when using Copilot?
Yes — there's a dedicated lesson, 'Security & Privacy with Microsoft 365 Copilot,' covering that directly, which fits with Securafy's cybersecurity-first approach to teaching AI tools.
Is there any hands-on practice, or is it all theory?
There's one hands-on lesson, 'Your First Real Task,' where you apply what you've learned about prompting and Copilot's capabilities to an actual piece of work.
How long is the course?
It's an introductory field guide with two modules and five lessons total — built to get you oriented and productive with Copilot quickly, not a deep multi-week program.
Does this cover Excel formulas or PowerPoint design in depth?
The course covers Copilot's core capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams at an introductory level, plus prompting technique — it's not a deep-dive into any single app's advanced features.