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Copilot Prompting training

Eight microlessons, each under 5 minutes, on writing prompts that get better results from Microsoft Copilot, with a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Copilot Prompting course covers

This course teaches the four parts of a strong Microsoft Copilot prompt in eight microlessons, each under 5 minutes. It covers goal, context, source and expectations, prompts for catching up, creating, asking and editing, adapting ready-made prompts from the Prompt Gallery, refining answers with follow-ups, and checking Copilot's work and using it responsibly.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Write clear prompts with the four parts: goal, context, source and expectations
  • Use prompts to catch up, create, ask and edit
  • Adapt ready-made prompts from the Prompt Gallery
  • Refine Copilot's answers with follow-up prompts
  • Check Copilot's work for accuracy before you use it
  • Use Copilot responsibly and in line with your organization's policy
Course contents

8 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1What Is a Prompt?
2The Four Parts of a Prompt
3Prompts for Everyday Work
4Making a Prompt Your Own
5Refining Your Prompts
6Checking Copilot's Work and Using It Responsibly
7Putting It All Together
8Tips for mastering prompts in Copilot

  1. What Is a Prompt?: What a prompt is and why clear, specific prompts get better answers.
  2. The Four Parts of a Prompt: The four parts of a prompt: goal, context, source and expectations.
  3. Prompts for Everyday Work: Prompts to catch up, create, ask and edit.
  4. Making a Prompt Your Own: Adapting ready-made prompts from the Prompt Gallery.
  5. Refining Your Prompts: Using follow-up prompts to improve Copilot's answers.
  6. Checking Copilot's Work and Using It Responsibly: Three habits for checking Copilot's work and using it responsibly.
  7. Putting It All Together: Bringing goal, context, expectations and follow-ups together.
  8. Tips for mastering prompts in Copilot: Treating prompting as a conversation, and owning the final result.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Copilot Prompting Mastery.

  • Certificates stored against each learner in 5Mins
  • Completion shows in Reporting & Insights
  • Managers see their team's progress
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • Everyone who uses Microsoft Copilot at work
  • Teams rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Managers who want consistent results from Copilot
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Your questions answered

Questions about Copilot Prompting training

How long is the Copilot Prompting course?

It's made up of 8 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion when they finish all 8 microlessons, and the record is stored in 5Mins.

What does the course cover?

What a prompt is, the four parts of a prompt, prompts for everyday work, making ready-made prompts your own, refining prompts, and checking Copilot's work and using it responsibly.

Who should take Copilot Prompting training?

Anyone who uses Microsoft Copilot at work and wants better, more consistent results.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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