Microsoft Copilot Intermediate Course
Microsoft Copilot Intermediate Course
Build on your Copilot skills with this one day course. You'll learn advanced prompting techniques and how to create an agent for real world tasks.
Learn how to build cross-app workflows that connect Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, turning inputs into clear insights, reports, and updates.
We also cover how to analyse data, create dashboards, design compelling slides, and automate everyday communication.
The day ends with a practical capstone project allowing you to practise your new skills, so you leave confident, capable and ready to work faster with Copilot.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Write advanced prompts that get better results
- Build reliable, multi-purpose Copilot agents
- Analyse data and build dashboards with Copilot
- Generate polished PowerPoint decks with AI
- Automate tasks in Teams and Outlook
Write advanced prompts that get better resultsIf attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
We'll be using the Pro version of Copilot, Office 365, and Microsoft Edge for this course. You'll need to have attended our Copilot Intro course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.
Expert Trainers
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Aug 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 4th Sep 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 8th Oct 26 | Thu | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 4th Nov 26 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 11th Dec 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Feb 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Apr 27 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 14th Jun 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Sep 26 | Fri | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £20.00 | £379.00 + VAT | |
| 4th Nov 26 | Wed | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 8th Feb 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 14th Jun 27 | Mon | London Islington | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Aug 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £50.00 | £349.00 + VAT | |
| 8th Oct 26 | Thu | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 11th Dec 26 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT | ||
| 9th Apr 27 | Fri | Online | Available | £399.00 | £399.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
7th Aug 26 (Fri)
4th Sep 26 (Fri)
8th Oct 26 (Thu)
4th Nov 26 (Wed)
11th Dec 26 (Fri)
8th Feb 27 (Mon)
9th Apr 27 (Fri)
14th Jun 27 (Mon)
Course Outline
Advanced Prompting Techniques
Structured prompts.
Multi-step reasoning prompts.
Constraint-based prompts.
Iterative refinement.
Copilot Agents - Beyond Basics
Designing reliable, multi-purpose agents.
Knowledge pack structure & versioning.
Avoiding instruction conflicts.
Creating agent-specific workflows.
When to use Agents vs Chat.
Cross-App Workflows Using Copilot Work
Combining inputs from emails, meetings, and files.
Generating multi-app project packs.
Workflow templates.
Using Copilot to maintain shared team processes.
Excel Intermediate Analytics
Multi-sheet analysis.
KPI generation & commentary.
Creating assumption tables for Copilot.
Copilot-assisted dashboard creation.
Error-checking & audit prompts.
PowerPoint Storytelling & Design Strategy
Narrative structure.
Message mapping before slide generation.
Visual consistency & style prompts.
Advanced image prompting (style, colour, composition).
Teams & Outlook Automation Workflows
Inbox prioritisation models.
“Communication packs”.
Turning threads into structured reports.
Cross-source synthesis (chat, email, meeting and files).
Copilot Pages - Knowledge Systems
Building team knowledge hubs.
Structuring information for searchability.
Linking Pages, Agents and Files.
Maintaining content with refresh prompts.
Quality Control, Accuracy & Troubleshooting
Spotting hallucinations.
Fact-checking prompt sequences.
Clean context prompting.
Using Temporary Chat strategically.
Capstone Activity
Practical cross-app task:
Turn a bundle (emails, transcript, spreadsheet, and PDF) into:
Insights summary, action log, word report, 3 slide PowerPoint, drafted Outlook update, and, if time is available, build a new Agent based on the project.
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Microsoft Copilot Intermediate often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Graduates
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn Your Way
Face To Face
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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