Worked example: checking a Copilot-assisted briefing
This fictional example explains a possible learning exercise. It is not a customer case study, endorsement or quantified claim of productivity improvement.
An illustrative practice exercise
A fictional project team drafts a sponsor briefing from approved notes. The first response omits a dependency and describes a proposed recovery action as already approved.
- Provide a source-bound task and intended audience.
- Compare the draft with the notes using an explicit review checklist.
- Correct the missing dependency and approval status before preparing a final version.
Check the result
Record accuracy, omissions and total preparation time including verification. Faster drafting does not justify a briefing that misstates a decision.
Confirm the right training scope
Word or PowerPoint Copilot training may fit the communication task. Confirm application access and permitted materials, then discuss any private exercise or pilot evaluation you need.
Related options: Corporate training; Excel skills assessment.
Compare the published course pathways
These public outlines are starting points for the skills discussed above. A role-specific example or requested workshop topic is not automatically included in every public session. Check the outline and confirm any must-have requirement before booking.
Copilot for Excel
Use Copilot in Excel to explore data, draft formulas and develop charts or PivotTables. This hands-on course is for experienced Excel users who already have access to Copilot and can check the results it produces.
Listed duration: 2 hours
- Analyse and summarise worksheet data
- Draft formulas with natural-language prompts
- Generate and modify charts
Copilot in Word
Use Copilot in Word to draft, summarise, rewrite and refine documents. Practise prompts that draw on available information, then review the content and structure before using or sharing the result.
Listed duration: 2 hours
- Create drafts from prompts
- Summarise and rewrite content
- Research using available organisational and online sources
Copilot for Outlook
Use Copilot in Outlook to work through email conversations, drafts and follow-up tasks. Practise summarising threads, finding action items and preparing for meetings while keeping control of the messages you send.
Listed duration: 2 hours
- Summarise email conversations
- Draft emails and concise replies
- Extract action items and commitments
Copilot for PowerPoint
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to develop and improve presentations. Practise detailed prompts, review slide structure and speaker notes, then refine wording, visuals and design through follow-up instructions.
Listed duration: 2 hours
- Recognise Copilot capabilities and limitations
- Write detailed prompts
- Generate presentations and speaker notes
Discuss your training needs
Send the work task, learner count and software version. Power Concepts can confirm whether a public course or a scoped workshop is suitable, along with availability and a written quote.
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Sources and booking details
- Copilot for Excel — published course outline
- Copilot in Word — published course outline
- Copilot for Outlook — published course outline
- Copilot for PowerPoint — published course outline
- Microsoft Copilot management and requirements
Practice scenarios on this page are illustrative. Fees, dates, delivery arrangements, feature availability and custom scope must be confirmed for your booking.