Write effective prompts to achieve optimal results

  • Module
  • 6 Units
Beginner
Business User
Microsoft Copilot

This module teaches you how to write clear, effective prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat by exploring key elements, best practices, and the Prompt Gallery to help you achieve optimal results.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Identify the four key elements of an effective Copilot prompt: context, goal, source, and expectations.

  • Apply best practices to write clear, concise, and well-structured prompts.

  • Recognize common prompting mistakes and how to avoid them.

  • Utilize the Copilot Prompt Gallery to discover, save, edit, and share useful prompts.

Prerequisites

  • You should be familiar with accessing and using Microsoft 365.