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FMG Consulting

"Very engaging & helpful, Simon my course teacher was great!"

Bedfordshire OPCC

"Simon was a fantastic training facilitator and made the session fun and easy to engage with. When one of my colleagues was concerned about how the skills learnt would transfer to her role, Simon took the time to design an activity (on the spot) that would apply to her and her role. Thank you for the brilliant session Simon - we can't wait to put our new skills to the test!"

BUUK Infrastructure

" I found the training excellent, I thought Simon's knowledge was great and he helped with some slightly off topic excel queries - I learnt so much from this workshop! I have undertaken this course before and the learning did not stick, but Simon's story telling and contextulisation has made it much more memorable."

GKN Aerospace

"Great, Gary was amazing and taught me loads "

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Learn Excel with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 1: Getting Started

Learn Excel with Copilot in 90 Minutes - Part 1: Getting Started Overview

In this 90-minute Excel with Copilot training session, you''ll learn how to set up your data so Copilot can work effectively and deliver reliable results. Understanding how Copilot reads your spreadsheet is key to getting the most from it.

This session is part of our 90-minute Microsoft Copilot training series, designed to help you build practical skills quickly and confidently across Microsoft 365.

In this practical, hands-on workshop, you''ll explore where to find Copilot in Excel, how features like Chat, Analyst, and Edit work, and how to structure your data using Excel Tables, clear column headings, and consistent formatting.

You''ll also use Copilot to generate formulas, summarise data, and compare its results with traditional Excel methods. By the end of the session, you''ll have a solid foundation for using Copilot confidently, knowing when to rely on it and when to use Excel''s built-in features.

Excel with Copilot Training Series

This session is Part 1 of our Excel with Copilot training series, designed to help you build confidence using Copilot in a structured and practical way.

Each 90-minute training session focuses on a specific stage of working with data in Excel - from getting started and saving time on everyday tasks, through to analysing data and building professional reports.

You can attend this session on its own or combine all four parts to create a complete Excel Copilot training programme that develops your skills step by step.

What You''ll Learn

  • Understand how Microsoft Copilot works in Excel
  • Set up data using Excel Tables for better results
  • Format data correctly (dates, numbers, headings)
  • Use Copilot to create simple formulas and summaries
  • Know when to use Copilot and when to use Excel tools

Who This Course Is For

  • New users of Microsoft Copilot in Excel
  • Excel users who want to work faster with AI support
  • Teams starting to use Copilot in their organisation
  • Anyone looking to build confidence using Copilot day to day

Course Duration: 90 Minutes

Course Prerequisites

  • Basic experience using Microsoft Excel (e.g. entering data, simple formatting)
  • Familiarity with navigating Excel (opening files, selecting cells, using menus)
  • Access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled in Excel

Not Sure If You Have Copilot?

Open Excel and look for the Copilot button on the Home tab. Try generating formulas or summaries - if these features work without restriction, you are likely using the full Copilot version. If you are unsure, we are happy to help you check before the session.

Complete Course Outline

  • Where to find Copilot in Excel and how it integrates into your workflow
  • Understanding the difference between Chat, Analyst, and Edit with Copilot
  • Structuring your data correctly using Excel Tables (Ctrl + T)
  • Why clear column headings improve Copilot results
  • Formatting data correctly (dates, numbers, text)
  • Fixing common issues (e.g. #### dates, inconsistent formats)
  • Using Copilot to summarise and explain structured data
  • Generating formulas using Copilot (e.g. weekday, totals, simple logic)
  • Comparing manual formulas vs Copilot-generated formulas
  • When to use Excel features vs when to use Copilot

Hands-On Exercises

  • Convert raw data (exported from database) into a clean Excel Table
  • Fix formatting issues
  • Use Copilot to generate a formula and summary

Looking to build your Excel and Copilot skills further? These related training courses can help you continue developing your data analysis and productivity skills.

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