Microsoft Copilot – 90 Minute introductory session

Overview

This 60-minute introductory session provides Arun District Council staff with a concise, practical overview of how to use Microsoft Copilot effectively.  There will then follow an opportunity for a Q&A session for 30 minutes which delegates can choose to stay on for.

Delegates will learn the fundamentals of writing effective prompts, drafting and refining text, using Copilot for quick Excel support, and understanding responsible AI use within the Council’s data and privacy framework

This course will enable you to

• Write clear and effective prompts to achieve accurate results
• Use Copilot to draft, edit, and summarise professional text
• Get support with Excel formulas and simple troubleshooting
• Use Copilot to explore and verify information
• Understand use of AI within Arun District Council’s data and privacy framework

Who is the Course aimed at

This session is aimed at anyone new to Microsoft Copilot who wants to understand what it is, how it works, and how it can help you.

Delegates should have basic computer skills, be familiar with using a web browser and have basic skills in Microsoft Excel. No prior knowledge of Copilot is required.