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Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft Copilot (MS-4018)

Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft Copilot (MS-4018) is a free beginner course from Microsoft Learn, online. It ends with a free badge. Microsoft Learn doesn't say how long it takes.

Good to know
  • Needs a paid tool licence or subscription to take part. See the prerequisites.
  • Duration not stated by provider.

Before you sign up

For Microsoft 365 users who want to see Copilot at work in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams, task by task. It's Microsoft's official end-user curriculum and free to work through yourself. The caveats: to practise you'll likely need a Microsoft 365 Copilot licence, there's no time estimate on the path, and the material is product-led. For a short live session with an Irish trainer, see Microsoft Copilot Essentials from Cork Chamber Skillnet.

What you'll learn

Free seven-module Microsoft Learn path for business users on Microsoft 365 Copilot: getting ready, AI chat, presentations, documents, meetings, data insights and email. Self-paced version of the one-day MS-4018 course, which partners also teach live.

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See also: Microsoft Copilot training.

Who it's for

Business professionals, Everyone (no background needed).

Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.

Prerequisites

Basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services.

Is Draft, Analyze, and Present with Microsoft Copilot (MS-4018) free?

Free. Free on Microsoft Learn. The instructor-led MS-4018 course is sold by training partners.

Certificate: free badge. Microsoft Learn trophy and module badges.

Questions people ask

How much does this course cost?

It's free.

Is there a certificate?

Yes: free badge. The provider calls it "Microsoft Learn trophy and module badges".

Do I need experience first?

It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: Basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services.

When does it start?

Start any time.

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