THE GREAT COPILOT JOURNEY
Become a Copilot power user, one prompt at a time
Transform how you work with a step-by-step program designed to help you learn the ins-and-outs of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This guided Copilot training gives you fun and easy-to-follow prompts so you can save time, boost productivity, and simplify everyday tasks at work.
Start your journey
Experience the Great Copilot Journey in a way that fits your organization. Download ready-to-use email templates for a swift rollout or go at your own pace by following the prompts below and pasting them into Copilot.
Prompt 1: Copilot Chat
Stay informed
“What’s the latest from [/person], organized by emails, chats and files?”
Prompt 2: Microsoft Teams
Summarize what happened
“Recap the topic of this meeting.”
Prompt 3: Word
Summarize a document
“Summarize this document [in three key points].”
Prompt 4: Outlook
Reply to an email
“Draft a reply to [name] asking them [for topic].”
Wildcard prompt: Copilot Chat
Summarize as a comedy roast
“Summarize my week in the style of a comedy roast.”
Week 1
Managing time
Start your journey by gaining back something everyone needs—more time. For the best experience, focus on one prompt throughout your workday.
Prompt 6: Copilot Chat
Let’s brainstorm
“Suggest 10 compelling titles for [topic, project or /file].”
Prompt 7: Word
Draft a document
“Create a FAQ based on /file.”
Prompt 8: PowerPoint
Create presentations
“Create a presentation from [file].”
Prompt 9: Copilot Chat
Bring your ideas to life
”Design an image of [a drawing of a database in colored pencil.]”
Wildcard prompt: Copilot Chat
Create an elevator pitch
“Create a clever pitch for a movie idea to help me introduce project to my leadership team.”
Week 2
Supercharging creativity
Generate ideas, find inspiration, and build momentum at work. For the best experience, focus on one prompt throughout your workday.
Prompt 11: Copilot Chat
Boost your knowledge
“Help me learn about [topic].”
Prompt 12: Word
Improve this document
“Give me specific examples from this document on how I can improve it for [a leadership review].”
Prompt 13: Excel
Spot trends
“Are there any trends in my data?”
Prompt 14: Copilot Chat
Coach me
“Give me tips to [improve my LinkedIn presence.]”
Wildcard prompt: Copilot Chat
Improve your work
“In the style of a [tennis] coach using [tennis] analogies, help me improve my performance and habits by looking over my recent work and communications.”
Week 3
Expanding expertise
Gain knowledge and insights—getting helpful coaching along the way. For the best experience, focus on one prompt and practice it throughout your workday.
Prompt 16: Copilot Chat
Find the right questions
“Suggest common questions that can be asked to get a retrospective started with my colleagues.”
Prompt 17: Outlook
Summarize what happened
“Write a follow-up email to [meeting] to drive continued progress.”
Prompt 18: Microsoft Loop
Draft an agenda
“Draft an agenda for [meeting].”
Prompt 19: Teams
Keep things moving
“What questions can the group ask to generate more ideas or insights? Limit each to 30–60 characters.”
Wildcard prompt: Copilot Chat
Discover your superhero team
“Act like a comic book writer. Create a superhero team for [insert project name], based on each person’s strengths, work habits, and contributions. Give each person a superhero name, list their superpowers, allies, nemesis, and signature move.”
Week 4
Enhancing collaboration
Improve teamwork by asking the right questions or capturing follow-up notes. For the best experience, focus on one prompt and practice it throughout your workday.
Prompt 21: Copilot Chat
Select Prompt Coach
"Analyze my prompt and provide feedback on how I could improve it: [insert your prompt]."
Prompt 22: Copilot Chat
Select Idea Coach
"Can you help me find fun exercises for my brainstorm session?"
Prompt 23: Copilot Chat
Select Visual Creator
"Create an image of a simple gold trophy with confetti to recognize a job well done."
Prompt 24: Copilot Chat
Select Writing Coach
"Help me write instructions to explain [a complex process]."
Wildcard prompt: Copilot Chat
Select Prompt Coach
"Show me 3 good prompt examples [for fun Copilot prompts that will make my team laugh]."
Week 5
Using agents
Agents in Copilot Chat make it easier to tackle specific—or more challenging—tasks. To find each agent, open the side pane on the right, and select the agent.
Prompt 26
Best practices for prompts
Learn how to write impactful prompts that get results.
Prompt 27
Create custom agents
Create task-specific agents using Agent Builder in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Prompt 28
Scenario Library
Explore the scenario library for inspiration on using Copilot for your role or industry.
Prompt 29
Dream up a destination
Get creative with this fun project helping you envision your dream vacation destination.
Wildcard prompt
Get your badge
Congratulations! You’re well on your way to being a Copilot expert. Claim your badge and share it with your team or network.
Week 6
Apply your skills
Now that you’ve completed all the guided prompts, it’s time to explore Copilot on your own. After following these tips and best practices, finish your journey by claiming your badge.
Get your badge
Dream up a destination
Scenario Library
Best practices for prompts
Create custom agents
Select Prompt Coach
Select Writing Coach
Select Visual Creator
Select Idea Coach
Select Prompt Coach
Discover your super hero team
Keep things moving
Draft an agenda
Summarize what happened
Find the right questions
Improve your work
Coach me
Spot trends
Improve this document
Boost your knowledge
Create an elevator pitch
Bring your ideas to life
Create presentations
Draft a document
Let’s brainstorm
Stay informed
Summarize what happened
Summarize a document
Reply to an email
Summarize as a comedy roast
Getting started
Getting started
What customers say about Copilot
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“Using Copilot and AI to its fullest potential so we can be smarter than our competition is key piece of our recipe for success.“
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“Copilot is very simple to use. You don’t really have to train people, and we’ve gotten tremendous response from whoever has tried it out.”
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“With Microsoft 365 Copilot doing meeting transcriptions, our sellers can be more active in meetings versus trying to keep up with notetaking. It’s one small area that helps our salespeople and project management teams really understand our customers and drive value.”
Robert Phillips, Director of Sales, Presidio
Keep the momentum going
Try more prompts, start your next project, and make Microsoft 365 Copilot a part of your workday.
Copilot Prompt Gallery
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