Learn Outlook with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 3: Task Management and Personal Productivity

Learn Outlook with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 3: Task Management and Personal Productivity Overview

Learn how to stay organised, manage priorities and improve personal productivity using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Copilot. This practical 90-minute course focuses on task management, workload prioritisation and productivity tools that help Microsoft 365 users stay in control of emails, commitments, deadlines and daily responsibilities.

Many professionals ask questions such as "How do I create tasks from emails in Outlook?", "How do I manage priorities in Outlook?", "How can Copilot help me organise my workload?" and "How do I plan my day using Microsoft Copilot?". This course provides practical answers through demonstrations, real-world examples and hands-on exercises.

Delegates will learn how to create and manage tasks, use Microsoft To Do with Outlook, convert emails into actionable tasks and organise work using categories, flags, reminders and follow-up actions. The course also explores Outlook personalisation features that improve focus, reduce distractions and support efficient working practices.

Using Microsoft Copilot, delegates will discover how to identify priorities within their inbox, extract deadlines and actions from emails, plan daily workloads and manage competing commitments more effectively. This course is ideal for Microsoft 365 users who want to improve organisation, productivity and personal effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

• Task Management - Create, organise and manage tasks using Outlook and Microsoft To Do
• Email to Task Workflows - Convert important emails into actionable tasks and follow-up activities
• Workload Prioritisation - Organise commitments using categories, flags, reminders and productivity techniques
• Personal Productivity Tools - Configure Outlook features that help reduce distractions and improve focus
• Microsoft Copilot for Productivity - Use AI to identify priorities, deadlines and workload challenges
• Daily Planning - Learn how to use Copilot to plan your day and manage competing responsibilities
• Action Tracking - Extract actions and commitments from email conversations and communications

Outlook and Copilot Learning Pathway

This course forms Part 3 of our Learn Outlook with Copilot in 90 Minutes series. Each session can be attended independently, or combined to build a complete understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Copilot for workplace productivity.

• Part 1 - Email Essentials and AI Productivity (90 Minutes)
• Part 2 - Calendars, Meetings and Collaboration (90 Minutes)
• Part 3 - Task Management and Personal Productivity (90 Minutes)
• Part 4 - Working Smarter with Copilot (90 Minutes)

Progress through all four parts to develop practical skills in Outlook email management, calendar scheduling, meeting collaboration, task management, personal productivity and Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Key Skills You'll Gain

• Outlook task management
• Microsoft To Do integration
• Email-to-task workflows
• Workload prioritisation
• Categories and flag management
• Reminder and follow-up systems
• Inbox productivity techniques
• Microsoft Copilot productivity skills
• Daily planning and organisation
• Personal effectiveness and time management

Course Duration: 90 Minutes

Course Prerequisites

• Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals - Basic experience using Outlook for email, calendars and everyday workplace communication
• Email Management Experience - Familiarity with reading, sending and organising emails within Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft 365 Awareness - A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 applications and workplace collaboration tools is beneficial
• Microsoft Copilot Access - Access to Microsoft Copilot for Outlook is beneficial for practical exercises but is not essential
• Parts 1 and 2 Recommended - Delegates will benefit from completing the earlier Outlook and Copilot sessions or having equivalent Outlook experience

Complete Course Outline

• Microsoft Outlook Training Courses - Explore the complete Microsoft Outlook learning pathway covering email management, calendars, meetings, contacts, tasks, automation and workplace productivity. View Microsoft Outlook Training Courses
• Learn Outlook with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 1: Email Essentials and AI Productivity - Learn how to manage email, improve communication and use Microsoft Copilot to draft emails, summarise conversations and identify actions. View Part 1 of the Outlook and Copilot Series
• Learn Outlook with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 2: Calendars, Meetings and Collaboration - Learn how to schedule meetings, manage calendars, collaborate with colleagues and use Copilot to improve meeting productivity. View Part 2 of the Outlook and Copilot Series
• Microsoft Outlook 365 Beginners Training Course - Build a solid foundation in Outlook email management, calendars, contacts, meetings and workplace communication. View Outlook 365 Beginners Training Course
• Microsoft Outlook 365 Advanced Training Course - Develop advanced Outlook skills including rules, Quick Steps, mailbox automation, shared mailboxes, task management and productivity techniques. View Outlook 365 Advanced Training Course

Training Locations and Delivery Options

This course is available online instructor-led, at client premises, and at selected training venues across the UK.

View training centres and venue information