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Microsoft Copilot Essentials: From AI Beginner to Proficient

This course is designed for finance professionals, administrative assistants, project managers, HR specialists, and other business professionals to take you from AI novice to AI proficient.

Created byDavid Fortin
BeginnerUpdated Oct 13, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the basic concepts of artificial intelligence, making complex ideas easier to understand.
  • check_circleExplain what Microsoft Copilot is and how it helps with different tasks, including summarizing long videos and PDFs quickly and easily.
  • check_circleLearn how to make good prompts for Microsoft Copilot that give the best results, so you can write professional emails, make smart decisions, summarize long videos and PDFs quickly and easily, and get ready for important meetings.
  • check_circleEvaluate what Microsoft Copilot is good at and where it might not help, so you can use it the right way.
  • check_circleApply Microsoft Copilot in programs like PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, and OneNote to boost your productivity and work faster.

About This Course

The Copilot Essentials course is designed for finance professionals, administrative assistants, project managers, HR specialists, and other business professionals to take you from AI novice to AI proficient. 

  • By the end of this course, you'll master AI techniques to save hours of work, effortlessly summarizing meetings you missed, drafting professional emails in no time, and creating stunning PowerPoint presentations in seconds.
  • You'll learn how to leverage AI to make your day-to-day complex tasks a real breeze. Your bosses will feel like you're cheating at work!

Course Content

5 activities • 23 videos • duration: 1h 40m

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Course Introduction2 videos • 7 min
  • videocam1.1 - Welcome and My journey
    Duration 5:52
  • videocam1.2 - The Resource Guide
    Duration 1:12
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Microsoft Copilot Foundations3 videos • 1 quiz • 18 min
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The Prompt School7 videos • 1 quiz • 25 min
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Game-Changer Free Features5 videos • 11 min
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Copilot in 365 Apps (Pro Version)6 videos • 37 min

Your Instructor

David Fortin

Chartered Professional Accountant & Microsoft MVP

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David Fortin is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a 2024 Microsoft MVP. He runs Piggy Bank Accountant, a YouTube channel where he shares practical insights on Excel and Microsoft Copilot. With a background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for a SaaS startup, David was instrumental in raising $30 million in venture capital funding and played a key role in the company’s successful exit, valued at hundreds of millions. Known for his dynamic and energetic personality, David is all about helping people, which he does through his online courses on Excel and Copilot. What sets David apart is his ability to make learning fun and engaging, bringing a unique energy to his videos that resonates with his audience.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.7 out of 5
Student's Choice
391 reviews
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    Veronika S.
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    The course provided me with a practical understanding of how Microsoft Copilot can be integrated into everyday professional activities. One of the key lessons was the importance of creating effective prompts by clearly defining the objective, context and expected outcome

  • SA
    Sonephet A.
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    Great content!

  • JD
    Janey D.
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    Useful and practical training for Copilot.

  • PK
    Patricia K.
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    enjoy all the courses I take through this site.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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