This advanced training unlocks the full range of capabilities within Microsoft Copilot, moving far beyond basic functionality. Participants will learn sophisticated techniques, including deep research practices, document and data analysis, and seamless integration of Copilot across their daily workflow using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Edge, and other essential applications.
Deep Research Techniques: Launch multiple complex reasoning inquiries and iteratively refine your reasoning based on multiple analytical passes through retrieved data while critically re-examining underlying assumptions. The course covers practical use cases, both professional and personal, where deep research functionality significantly outperforms standard Copilot prompts. You'll also learn essential strategies for avoiding hallucinations by practicing fact-checking Copilot outputs using external verification methods and prompt calibration techniques.
The "Pages" Feature Mastery: Learn to leverage this powerful interface option in Copilot for deep content creation and web development. Create and revise structured long-form content directly within the Copilot environment. Discover "Vibe Coding," a technique for building and editing small scripts, widgets, and web pages using the Pages feature.
Microsoft 365 Apps Integration: Unlock artificial intelligence capabilities within the specific tools you use daily. Excel analysis tools help you identify trends, understand complex formulas, generate insightful charts, and debug sophisticated spreadsheets. Word features accelerate the drafting, summarizing, editing, and rephrasing of substantial documents with full contextual awareness. PowerPoint capabilities enable rapid deck generation, slide tone and design refinement, and translation of business concepts into compelling visual presentations.
Copilot in Microsoft Edge: Explore the distinctive features Copilot provides within the Microsoft web browser for research and content discovery.
Visual Generation and Style Mastery: Generate images that match specific aesthetic preferences by analyzing references and providing detailed guidance on desired outputs. Upload existing images or provide links, then ask Copilot to describe the mood, composition, color palette, and visual style. Use Copilot's descriptive output as the foundation for your new image prompt. Combine subject matter with specific context or use case information for image relevance. Refine your prompts by specifying composition details such as wide shot versus portrait perspective, lighting quality like soft, cinematic, or dramatic effects, era, including vintage or modern styling, color treatment such as high-contrast or pastel palettes, and artistic style from oil painting through editorial to photorealistic rendering. Rework prompts iteratively with Copilot to fine-tune results and achieve precise visual alignment with your objectives.
Course Information:
Prerequisites: You only need the free version of Microsoft Copilot installed on Windows 10 or higher. Use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a smartphone or tablet during class. Having multiple screens is strongly recommended; use one to view the instructor's screen and another to complete your own hands-on work.
Audience: This training is designed for anyone who has experimented with Copilot but wants to use it far more effectively. This course is not appropriate for people who have never used Copilot before; beginners should start with basic Copilot tutorials first.
Format: This is a live, instructor-led class featuring hands-on exercises. Each session follows a lecture-demonstration-lab format with five-minute breaks at the conclusion of each hour to keep you fresh and engaged.
