Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompting

Microsoft Copilot: The Art of Prompting

1hGeneral2026-07-15

Authors

Alex Banks

Alex Banks

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.

Skills covered

PromptingMicrosoft 365 CopilotCopilotAI for Personal ProductivityAI Productivity and Everyday UseBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoftOne-Off

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
40,000 Toman