What you'll learn

Microsoft is rapidly embedding AI across its products, with Copilot at the center of that experience. However, with multiple Copilot offerings available, many professionals are unsure how Copilot fits into the broader Microsoft ecosystem and what role it plays in everyday work. In this course, Microsoft Copilot Foundations, you’ll get a clear introduction to the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem and how AI is used across Microsoft products to support productivity. First, you’ll learn how Copilot uses generative AI within the Microsoft ecosystem and how it differs from traditional search and automation tools. Next, you’ll explore the primary Copilot experiences across products such as Microsoft 365, GitHub, and the Power Platform, and the types of problems each is designed to solve. Finally, you’ll discover how to apply Copilot to common work scenarios by prompting it effectively, reviewing its output, and identifying high-value tasks where AI can improve productivity. By the end of this course, you’ll have a foundational understanding of Microsoft Copilot and how AI is applied across the Microsoft ecosystem, enabling you to confidently get started with Copilot in your daily work.