What Is Copilot? An Overview of Microsoft’s AI Tools
30mGeneral2025-08-22
Authors

Jess Stratton
LinkedIn Learning Staff Author, Tech Consultant
Course details
In this course, Jess Stratton introduces you to Microsoft Copilot tools across diverse platforms and applications. Learn how to effectively use Copilot with different account types, including free accounts, Copilot Pro subscriptions, and business enterprise accounts. Discover how to enhance your productivity by incorporating Copilot into everyday tasks within Office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Explore ways Copilot can help streamline communication and information access within an organization. Gain insights into managing subscriptions and licenses to unlock features tailored to your personal or professional needs. Whether you're a student, business professional, or part of an enterprise, you'll benefit from mastering these AI-assisted tools to optimize your workflow and collaborations.
Learning objectives
Understand the free options for using Copilot.
Explore paid subscription features.
Use the Copilot chat assistant on the web.
Provide an overview of how Copilot is used with a Microsoft 365 account.
Use Copilot AI tools inside of Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
Learning objectives
Understand the free options for using Copilot.
Explore paid subscription features.
Use the Copilot chat assistant on the web.
Provide an overview of how Copilot is used with a Microsoft 365 account.
Use Copilot AI tools inside of Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
Skills covered
Microsoft CopilotAI for Business FoundationsAI Productivity ToolsGenerative AIArtificial Intelligence for BusinessArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business Software and ToolsMicrosoftOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Get to know Microsoft Copilot
1. Core Copilot Concepts
- 02 - Identify Copilot accounts and subscriptions
- 03 - Use Copilot on the web, in Windows, or the mobile app
- 04 - Understand other Copilot products
2. Use Copilot as an Individual
- 05 - Use Copilot with a free account
- 06 - Leverage Copilot Pro inside of Office apps
3. Use Microsoft 365 Copilot for Enterprise
- 07 - Use Microsoft 365 Copilot with commercial data protection
- 08 - Use Microsoft 365 Copilot in Office apps
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