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Course Overview
This half day, hands on session gets learners straight into solving a real work problem using Microsoft Copilot Pro. After a short refresher on prompting basics and where Copilot shows up across Microsoft 365, small teams pick a workflow that has been slowing them down, build and test prompts against it in Copilot Chat or an app such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Teams, and walk out with a working solution.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals who have some familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Pro and Microsoft 365, whether from prior use or a prior AI fundamentals course
- Anyone who wants dedicated, hands on time to apply Copilot to a real problem
Course Objectives
- Recall core prompt types used in Copilot, including instruction, question, role based, and contextual prompts
- Write and test prompts inside Copilot Chat or a Microsoft 365 app such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Teams
- Differentiate between strong and weak prompts through hands-on testing
- Work with a team to design and present a Copilot supported solution
- Reflect on basic ethical considerations, such as bias, transparency, and data privacy
Course Outline
Welcome & Quick Prompting Recap
- What a prompt is and how Copilot interprets it
- Quick refresher on prompt types: instruction, question, role based, contextual
- Where Copilot shows up across Microsoft 365: Chat, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Kickoff & Prompt-a-Thon Instructions
- Review the Prompt-a-Thon flow and what teams will deliver
- Team roles and expectations
- How to test and iterate prompts in a focused way
Team Brainstorming
- Identify a few tasks or workflows that take time or create friction
- Pick one problem to solve using Microsoft Copilot
Prompt Design & Testing
- Build a first draft prompt
- Test the prompt in Copilot and review the output
- Try new versions and capture the strongest examples
Team Review & Selection
- Share the best prompt versions within the group
- Agree on the example that tells the clearest story
Team Presentations & Wrap-Up
- Present the problem, the prompt approach, and the result
- Peer and instructor feedback
- Key takeaways and next steps