Microsoft Copilot for Business Users Certified Path
Reference: PARC-COPILOT-METIERS
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Microsoft Copilot is making its way into every business function and changing the way we work day to day. This certified path takes you from discovery to expert business use in 4 days: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams with Copilot, then creating your own no-code copilots. At the end of the path, you showcase your skills upgrade with four Applied Skills from Microsoft Learn and an MFE-IT skills validation certificate.
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Who is this path for?
This path is intended for non-IT business users who want to fully leverage Microsoft Copilot in their daily work: sales, marketing, HR, finance, purchasing, management, executive assistants, project managers and more broadly anyone who works day to day in Microsoft 365.
You don’t need to be a technician: we start from the fundamentals and then build concrete use cases tailored to your role. By the end, you also know how to create your own custom copilots via Copilot Studio, without a single line of code.
Your objectives at the end of the path
- Understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot and how it works within Microsoft 365 (MS-4021)
- Leverage Copilot in your business use cases day to day (MS-4004)
- Boost your productivity in writing, analysis and presentation with Copilot (MS-4018)
- Adopt new methods to work smarter with AI (AI-3025)
- Validate your skills upgrade with 4 Applied Skills from Microsoft Learn and an MFE-IT skills validation certificate
The 4 modules of the path
Module 1 — Microsoft Copilot Immersion (MS-4021)
1 day · 6h. Discover the Copilot ecosystem, its capabilities within Microsoft 365 and prepare your organization for adoption. Validated by the Microsoft Learn Applied Skill MS-4021.
Module 2 — Enterprise Use Cases (MS-4004)
1 day · 6h. Build concrete business use cases and leverage Copilot in your department’s operational processes. Validated by the Microsoft Learn Applied Skill MS-4004.
Module 3 — Writing, Analysis and Presentation (MS-4018)
1 day · 6h. Master Copilot in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to write, analyze and present more effectively. Validated by the Microsoft Learn Applied Skill MS-4018.
Module 4 — Working Smarter with AI (AI-3025)
1 day · 6h. Adopt new AI-boosted working methods and capitalize on Copilot day to day. Validated by the Microsoft Learn Applied Skill AI-3025.
MFE-IT teaching format
- Small group of 1 to 3 participants, guaranteed from a single enrollment.
- 60% hands-on practice : guided labs on a demo Microsoft 365 tenant, hands-on Copilot use cases in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Copilot Studio, personalized feedback.
- On-site at your premises or synchronous remote, with individual support throughout the path.
- The 4 Microsoft Learn Applied Skills are free. No exam voucher to purchase — validation is done directly on Microsoft Learn.
- Quiz platform included in our prices: practise under exam conditions, with a detailed report provided at the end of each quiz.
- Solidar-IT : 30 € per participant donated to our partner charities (SPA, Restos du Cœur).
Prerequisites
No IT technical prerequisites. This path is designed for business users, not for administrators or developers.
- Regular use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) recommended
- Comfort with web navigation and the use of cloud applications
- Curiosity about generative AI and a desire to experiment with new ways of working
- Have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license activated (otherwise, we provide a demo environment for the duration of the path)
Pricing and financing
The complete path is offered at 2,440 € excl. VAT. This price covers:
- The 4 Applied Skills training courses (MS-4021, MS-4004, MS-4018, AI-3025)
- Two MFE-IT mock exams built in (one midway, one at the end)
- The complete teaching materials and access to the Microsoft Learn guided labs
- An MFE-IT skills validation certificate at the end of the path
The 4 Microsoft Learn Applied Skills are free and validated directly on the Microsoft Learn platform through hands-on challenges: no exam voucher to purchase. Financing : skills development plan. More details on our financing page.
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Frequently asked questions about the Copilot for Business Users path
Who is this path for?
This path is intended for non-IT business users who want to leverage Microsoft Copilot in their daily work: sales, marketing, HR, finance, purchasing, management, executive assistants, project managers. No IT technical skills are required. It is designed for professionals who use Microsoft 365 daily and want to boost their productivity with generative AI.
What Copilot usage skills does the path cover?
The path covers business use of Microsoft 365 Copilot: immersion (MS-4021), enterprise use cases (MS-4004), writing/analysis/presentation (MS-4018) and productivity with AI (AI-3025), including the art of prompting.
Which Microsoft 365 apps is Copilot practised on?
On everyday apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), with concrete cases of writing, analysis and presentation, and many prompting exercises.
How long does the path last and how is it spread out?
The path lasts 4 days (24 hours, based on 6h/day), spread over 2 to 4 weeks depending on your schedule. Spreading it out lets you put each module into practice before moving on to the next and progress while staying operational in your job.
How is the 2,440 € excl. VAT price broken down?
The price covers the four Applied Skills training courses (MS-4021, MS-4004, MS-4018 and AI-3025), two MFE-IT mock exams built in (midway and at the end), the complete teaching materials, access to the Microsoft Learn guided labs and an MFE-IT skills validation certificate issued at the end of the path. As the Microsoft Learn Applied Skills are free and validated directly on the platform, no Microsoft exam voucher is included in the price.
What are the prerequisites to follow this path?
No IT technical prerequisites are required. You simply need regular use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with web navigation and cloud applications. Having a Microsoft 365 Copilot license activated is a plus, but otherwise we provide a demo environment for the duration of the path.
What session format is offered?
Sessions take place in groups of 1 to 3 participants to guarantee individual attention and a suitable pace. On-site training can take place directly at your premises, and remote training can be recorded on request so you can review key passages. Each day alternates theory, demonstrations and guided practice on your own use cases.
What career does this path prepare for?
The path prepares you to become an autonomous, expert business user of Microsoft Copilot, able to use it daily in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You become a Copilot lead in your department or team, able to support other colleagues in adopting the tool.
What is the value of the Microsoft Learn Applied Skills?
Applied Skills are official Microsoft micro-certifications issued via Microsoft Learn. They validate a specific practical skill through a concrete challenge completed in a real environment. At the end of the path, you earn four official Applied Skills (MS-4021, MS-4004, MS-4018, AI-3025) plus an MFE-IT skills validation certificate. It is an asset for showcasing your skills upgrade to your employer or on your LinkedIn profile.
What is the difference with the Copilot for IT Departments — Deployment and Governance path?
This path focuses on daily business use : office productivity, enterprise use cases, writing and analysis with Copilot. It is intended for non-IT business users. The Copilot for IT Departments path targets a different audience (IT administrators, CISOs, CIOs) and covers the administration, security and governance of Copilot deployment across the organization — highly technical topics of no direct interest to a business user.
Ready to adopt Microsoft Copilot in your business functions?
Let’s talk for 30 minutes to scope your need: number of employees involved, target roles, Copilot maturity level, scheduling constraints, financing. You will receive a costed quote and a personalized path within 48 h.