M365 Copilot Masterclass: From Prompts to Productivity

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Two practical, live online afternoons helping you get better results from Copilot, write effective prompts and discover how AI can support everyday work across Microsoft 365. Two live afternoons Practical demonstrations Digital course resources Microsoft MVP expertise Next masterclass Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2026 Time 1pm to 4.30pm UK Introductory price £300 Copilot can help you create, summarise, analyse, communicate and manage information more efficiently. But simply having access does not mean you are getting the best results. This masterclass shows you what to ask, how to improve the answers and where Copilot adds genuine value to everyday business tasks. View course details Team training enquiries Speak to Paul Copilot is powerful. Knowing how to use it properly makes the difference. Many professionals have experimented with Copilot, but still struggle to turn occasional AI assistance into something consistently useful. Sometimes responses are excellent. Sometimes they are too generic or not what you expected. Understanding how Copilot works and how to communicate with it can make an enormous difference. Write more effectively Create and improve emails, reports, documents and other business communications. Understand information faster Summarise content, identify important information and make complex subjects easier to understand. Ask better questions Discover how to structure prompts, provide context and refine results through follow up questions. Make everyday tasks easier Explore practical applications across the Microsoft 365 tools you already use. The Copilot Masterclass experience This is a live, practical learning experience focused on understanding Copilot and applying it to real workplace activities. Two live online afternoons Seven scheduled hours across two afternoons, including breaks, demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions. Digital course notes Supporting reference material to help you revisit the main techniques after the course. Reusable prompt examples Practical examples for writing, research, communication, meetings and other common tasks. Microsoft MVP insight Learn from Paul Pennant, who brings more than 20 years of Microsoft technology training experience. What you will be able to do differently The aim is not to memorise a collection of Copilot features. It is to become more confident and effective when using AI at work. ◆ Understand the different Copilot experiences and when to use them ◆ Write better prompts and improve the quality of responses ◆ Use Copilot to summarise, explain and organise information ◆ Draft and refine professional communications more effectively ◆ Explore Copilot capabilities across familiar Microsoft 365 applications ◆ Recognise AI mistakes and know when information needs verification ◆ Work responsibly within organisational policies and permissions Explore Copilot across Microsoft 365 The course combines prompting techniques with useful applications in everyday business software. 1. Copilot Chat and prompting Explore Copilot Chat, better instructions, context, reusable prompts, research, brainstorming and refining responses. 2. Outlook and Teams Discover how Copilot can support email drafting, conversation summaries, meetings and action points. 3. Word and PowerPoint Explore ways to draft, rewrite, organise and improve content for documents and presentations. 4. Excel and information Explore how Copilot can help you understand data, ask questions and identify useful patterns. AI with judgement You will also consider accuracy, confidentiality, permissions and the importance of reviewing AI responses rather than simply accepting the first answer. December 2026 masterclass dates Two consecutive afternoons, both delivered live online from 1pm to 4.30pm UK time. Thursday 10 December Understanding Copilot and prompting Explore Copilot Chat, how to create effective prompts, how to improve responses and how AI can support everyday information and writing tasks. Friday 11 December Copilot across Microsoft 365 Explore practical Copilot capabilities in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with examples relevant to everyday business work. Investment December introductory price £300 per person Includes both live online afternoons and supporting digital course resources. Some Microsoft 365 Copilot features require an appropriate paid licence. Available functionality depends on your Microsoft 365 environment. Who should attend? This masterclass is for professionals who use Microsoft 365 and want to make better use of Copilot and AI in their everyday work. ◆ Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants ◆ Office Managers and administrators ◆ Business support professionals ◆ Managers and team leaders ◆ Operations and project professionals ◆ Microsoft 365 users exploring AI No advanced AI knowledge required You should be comfortable with everyday Microsoft 365 applications, but you do not need to be an AI expert. Microsoft expertise from someone who understands everyday work Paul Pennant is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, founder of Today’s PA and a former Executive Assistant. With more than 20 years of specialist Microsoft training experience, Paul helps professionals make better use of the technology available to them. Through Today’s PA, Paul has trained professionals from more than 4,000 organisations worldwide, and Today’s PA has been recognised as Best Assistant Training Provider in the UK for seven consecutive years. His teaching combines technical knowledge, real workplace examples and a practical approach to making Microsoft technology easier to use. Further Copilot masterclasses in 2027 The Microsoft 365 Copilot Masterclass is planned to run three times during 2027. Content will be reviewed between deliveries to reflect relevant developments in Copilot and Microsoft 365. Further dates will be published on the Today’s PA training calendar. Frequently asked questions Do I need previous Copilot experience? No advanced experience is required. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 will help you get the most from the sessions. Do I need a paid Copilot licence? Some features are available through Copilot Chat, while others require a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot licence. Access depends on your organisation’s setup. Will I receive learning resources? Digital reference notes and reusable prompt examples are included to support learning after the sessions. Can my organisation arrange private training? Yes. Today’s PA provides tailored Microsoft training for teams and organisations. Ready to get more from Microsoft 365 Copilot? Join Microsoft MVP Paul Pennant for two practical afternoons and discover how to use Copilot with greater confidence in your everyday work. Thursday 10 and Friday 11 December 2026 1pm to 4.30pm UK time Introductory price: £300 per person Book using the course availability and purchase options on this page. View December course details Ask Paul a question Enquire about team training