Module 1: Introduction to Copilot in Teams

Learning Objectives

• Understand what Copilot is and how it integrates with Microsoft Teams
• Access Copilot in chats, channels, and meetings
• Learn the fundamentals of writing effective prompts

Topics

• Overview of Copilot capabilities
• Where Copilot appears in Teams (chat, channels, meetings, calls)
• Understanding context-aware AI responses
• Best practices for reviewing AI-generated content

Module 2: Using Copilot in Chats and Channels

Learning Objectives

• Summarize long chat threads
• Draft and refine messages
• Extract key decisions, tasks, and deadlines

Topics

• Summarizing conversations
• Drafting replies with Copilot
• Rewriting messages for tone, clarity, or audience
• Identifying action items from chat history

Hands-On Exercises

• Summarize a busy channel conversation
• Rewrite a message for a different tone

Module 3: Copilot in Meetings

Learning Objectives

• Use Copilot to summarize meetings in real time
• Generate action items, decisions, and follow-ups
• Ask Copilot questions about what happened during the meeting

Topics

• Live meeting summaries
• Post-meeting recaps
• Extracting tasks, owners, and deadlines
• Asking Copilot questions like “What questions were asked?” or “What risks were discussed?”

Hands-On Exercises

• Generate a meeting summary
• Create a follow-up plan from a meeting transcript

Module 4: Collaboration and Workflow Support

Learning Objectives

• Use Copilot to support teamwork across Teams apps
• Generate documents, plans, and ideas directly from Teams
• Integrate Copilot with shared files and channels

Topics

• Drafting project updates
• Creating task lists and plans
• Brainstorming ideas with Copilot
• Using Copilot with shared documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Hands-On Exercises

• Create a project update using Copilot
• Generate a task list from a conversation

Module 5: Advanced Copilot Applications in Teams

Learning Objectives

• Automate repetitive communication tasks
• Use Copilot to analyse team activity
• Improve decision-making with AI-generated insights

Topics

• Creating summaries for absent team members
• Analysing sentiment or themes in conversations
• Using Copilot to prepare reports or updates
• Ethical considerations and limitations

Hands-On Exercises

• Generate a weekly team summary
• Use Copilot to identify risks or blockers in a project

Module 6: Prompt Engineering for Teams

Learning Objectives

• Craft precise prompts for meetings, chats, and collaboration
• Use iterative prompting to refine results
• Understand how Copilot interprets context in Teams

Topics

• Writing clear, structured prompts
• Using constraints (e.g., “3 bullet points,” “executive summary”)
• Troubleshooting vague or incorrect outputs
• Best practices for consistent results

Hands-On Exercises

• Rewrite weak prompts into strong ones
• Compare different prompt styles and outcomes

Module 7: Real-World Scenarios and Practice

Scenarios

• Managing a project team
• Running weekly stand-ups
• Supporting leadership communication
• Handling cross-functional collaboration
• Preparing for and following up on meetings

Capstone Activity

Participants complete a full workflow using Copilot:

1. Summarize a chat thread
2. Draft a message
3. Generate a meeting summary
4. Create follow-up tasks
5. Produce a team update

Course Wrap-Up

• Review of key skills
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Tips for integrating Copilot into daily Teams workflows
• Final Q&A or assessment