This half-day, scenario-based workshop is designed for executives and senior leaders who need to use Microsoft Copilot to think better, faster, and with greater clarity, not to perform day-to-day operational tasks.
The course teaches executives how to frame effective prompts, assess information quality, and use Copilot as a thinking and synthesis tool for briefing, decision-making, and strategic oversight. Participants work through realistic executive scenarios involving incomplete information, competing priorities, and risk.
Only after participants have practised manual synthesis and judgement are they introduced to the Researcher agent, showing how it can scale executive thinking without outsourcing accountability.
Access to Microsoft 365 Copilot is recommended. No prior AI, prompting, or Copilot experience is required.
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Using Copilot as an Executive or Manager
Summarising and Analysing Information
Output: executive briefing summary
Preparing for Meetings
Output: meeting prep pack and follow-up summary
Writing and Communication
Output: draft communication
Supporting Decisions and Planning
Output: decision support summary
Leading AI Use in Your Team
What skills will I gain from this course?
You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to synthesise complex information, frame strategic questions, structure decision options, and communicate rationale clearly. You’ll also develop practical skills in crafting effective prompts and using AI responsibly at a leadership level.
Do I need any prior AI knowledge before taking this course?
No technical or AI background is required. This course is designed for leaders, not technologists. We’ll guide you through Copilot features in the context of executive decision-making, and you’ll gain hands-on experience throughout.
Can I take this course online?
Yes. This course is available via live online sessions, in-person classes across major cities, and hybrid formats. You’ll receive the same expert-led training experience regardless of how you choose to attend.
Will there be practical exercises during the course?
Yes. This course is scenario-based and discussion-driven throughout. You’ll work through four realistic executive scenarios and produce practical artefacts in each one.
Is there a certification upon completion?
Yes. You’ll receive a Nexacu Certificate of Completion to verify your skills with Microsoft Copilot. It’s perfect for sharing on LinkedIn or adding to your CV.
Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for executives, senior leaders, board members, general managers, and functional heads. It is ideal for anyone responsible for strategic decisions, governance, or organisational direction.
What will I learn in this Microsoft Copilot course?
You will learn how to frame better prompts, assess information quality, identify assumptions and gaps, structure decision options, and use Microsoft Copilot to support executive thinking, briefing, and strategic oversight.
Is this course focused on technical setup or leadership use cases?
This course is focused on leadership use cases rather than technical setup. It shows executives how to use Copilot as a thinking and synthesis tool in realistic scenarios involving risk, competing priorities, and incomplete information.
How is Microsoft Copilot used in this course?
Microsoft Copilot is used to help participants synthesise information, explore options, test reasoning, and communicate decisions more clearly. The emphasis is on improving judgement and strategic clarity rather than automating everyday operational work.
Will I learn how to write better prompts for executive work?
Yes. A core part of the course is learning how to frame high-quality prompts that produce useful, decision-ready outputs. You’ll practise prompting techniques that help surface insight, reduce noise, and improve the quality of AI-assisted thinking.
Does the course cover responsible use of AI?
Yes. The course includes guidance on identifying bias, checking assumptions, assessing evidence quality, and using Copilot in a way that supports human accountability rather than replacing it.
Will I use the Researcher agent in this course?
Yes. Participants are introduced to the Researcher agent after they have practised manual synthesis and judgement. This helps ensure they understand how to use advanced AI support responsibly and without outsourcing decision accountability.
How long is this course?
This is a half-day, instructor-led workshop. It is designed to deliver practical executive-level skills in a focused format without requiring a full day away from work.
Is this course suitable for senior managers and board members?
Yes. The course is suitable for board members, senior managers, and leadership teams who need to make decisions, review information critically, and communicate rationale clearly using Microsoft Copilot.
What makes this course different from general Copilot training?
This course is tailored specifically for executives and senior leaders. Rather than focusing on app features or task automation, it centres on strategic thinking, judgement, synthesis, and decision support in leadership contexts.
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