MS-4004: Empower your Workforce with CoPilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases
Overview
This one-day course is composed of two parts - Getting started with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Empower your workforce with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases.
The first part of the course introduces you to Copilot for Microsoft 365, examines how you can use Copilot throughout the various Microsoft 365 apps, explores best practices for using Copilot and building effective prompts, and examines how you can extend Copilot with plugins and Graph connectors.
The second part of this training content is really the heart of this course. Students perform a series of hands-on exercises involving seven Use Cases - Executives, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations. These exercises focus on using Copilot in various Microsoft 365 apps (such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and so on) to complete a series of common business-related tasks pertaining to each Use Case.
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Who should attend
This course is designed for all learners who are interested in learning about Copilot for Microsoft 365 and who want to gain experience in using various Copilot for Microsoft 365 apps.
Prerequisites
- To complete the Use Case exercises in this course, each student must have:
- Access to a Microsoft 365 subscription (BYOS) in which they're licensed to use Copilot for Microsoft 365.
- A Microsoft OneDrive account, since Copilot requires OneDrive to complete the file sharing tasks used throughout the Use Case exercises.
What you'll learn
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the core components integral to Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Articulate Microsoft's dedication to responsible AI practices
- Identify and apply the key features of Copilot for Microsoft 365 in each Microsoft 365 application to enhance your productivity and workflow
- Understand how Copilot for Microsoft 365 integrates with Business Chat in Teams to provide a centralised hub for all your work-related information
- Utilise the AI capabilities of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to transform your approach to tasks in Microsoft 365, making them more intuitive and efficient
- Describe the best practices for using Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Understand how to effectively prompt Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Describe the capabilities of plugins within Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Understand Microsoft Graph connectors and how they can be used to integrate data from external sources into Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Perform a series of hands-on exercises focusing on using Copilot in various Microsoft 365 apps
Course content
Learning Path 1: Get started with Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Explore the possibilities with Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Optimise and extend Copilot for Microsoft 365
Learning Path 2: Empower your workforce using Copilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases
- Executives Use Case
- Sales Use Case
- IT Use Case
- Marketing Use Case
- Finance Use Case
- HR Use Case
- Operations Use Case
- Challenge Use Case (optional)
Common questions
When does MS-4004: Empower your Workforce with CoPilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases next run?
The next date is Tue, 22 Sept 2026, and there are 3 further dates scheduled. Delivered live online, ACE Training Wellington, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does MS-4004: Empower your Workforce with CoPilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases cost?
From $525 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
To complete the Use Case exercises in this course, each student must have: Access to a Microsoft 365 subscription (BYOS) in which they're licensed to use Copilot for Microsoft 365. A Microsoft OneDrive account, since Copilot requires OneDrive to complete the file sharing tasks used throughout the Use Case exercises.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code MS4004 when you enquire.
