EQC-AI-501 Microsoft Copilot Essentials (18 Nov 2026)

Course Overview

Microsoft Copilot Essentials provides a practical introduction to Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant. Participants will learn how to use Copilot to improve productivity, generate content, summarise information, analyse data and support everyday workplace tasks.

Designed specifically for charities, community organisations and CICs, this hands-on course focuses on practical examples that can be applied immediately within your organisation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• CIC founders
• Charity staff
• Community project workers
• Volunteers
• Administrators
• Project coordinators
• Fundraising staff
• Trustees
• Sole traders working in the community sector

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand how Microsoft Copilot works
• Write effective prompts
• Generate and improve written content
• Use Copilot to support funding applications
• Analyse information more efficiently
• Create action plans and project documentation
• Improve communication and collaboration
• Understand responsible AI practices
• Identify practical uses for AI within their organisation

Pre Requisites:

Delegates must:

• Have a Microsoft 365 account
• Have access to Microsoft Copilot or Copilot Chat
• Be able to log in to Microsoft 365
• Have basic Microsoft 365 skills
• Be able to join a Microsoft Teams meeting

No previous AI experience is required.

Included:

• Live trainer-led delivery
• Digital course workbook
• Practical exercises
• Prompt library and templates
• Exercise files and templates
• Certificate of attendance
• Post-course reference guide
• Q&A session