Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompting

Course details

Learn the art of prompting effectively for Microsoft Copilot, transforming your use of AI as a daily productivity tool. Discover prompt best practices and apply a four-component framework to write precise requests that return accurate outputs. Explore real-world scenarios: drafting emails, preparing for meetings, and creating presentations using Copilot across Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel. With hands-on exercises, troubleshoot weak outputs and refine prompts iteratively for improved AI-generated content. Build your personal prompt library and recognize when it's best not to rely on Copilot. By the end of the course, you will be more equipped to craft effective prompts that enhance your productivity and decision-making.

Concepts

Introduction

Write more effective prompts in Copilot

What Makes an Effective Prompt in Copilot

Anatomy of an effective Copilot prompt
Prompt dos and don'ts in Copilot
Challenge - Diagnose and rewrite weak prompts

Copilot Prompts for Core Business Scenarios

Drafting emails with Copilot in Outlook
Meeting prep and recaps with Copilot in Teams
Building presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint
Creating on-brand dashboards with Copilot in Excel

Refine, Troubleshoot, and Build Your Prompt Library

Iterative prompting - Refine outputs
Troubleshoot weak outputs - When AI falls short
Challenge - Build your prompt library

Conclusion

Continuing your Copilot journey