Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Adopter Workshop Training in South Africa

This half-day, instructor-led workshop is designed to bring together Early Adopters of Microsoft 365 Copilot. It offers a collaborative platform to share experiences, identify best practices, and prepare for wider deployment across the organisation. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore Copilot’s features, overcome challenges, and maximise its potential for enhancing productivity.

Key focus areas include reviewing early adoption outcomes, developing daily productivity habits, and exploring role-specific use cases to integrate Copilot effectively across business functions.

Participants should:

• Have Microsoft 365 Copilot licences assigned.
• Be actively using Microsoft 365 Copilot in their business areas.
• Have a basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for:

• Early adopters of Microsoft 365 Copilot within organisations.
• Business professionals exploring the integration of Copilot in daily workflows.
• Teams looking to promote Copilot adoption across various functions.

By the end of this workshop, learners will:

• Evaluate and share experiences of using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• Identify key successes and challenges in adopting Copilot.
• Develop strategies for maximising productivity and reducing digital debt.
• Create role-specific use case scenarios to encourage broader adoption.
• Establish best practices for using Microsoft 365 Copilot effectively.

1. Introduction

• Welcome and workshop objectives
• Overview of the agenda and expected outcomes

2. Review of Microsoft 365 Copilot understanding and use

• Key features and capabilities explored by Early Adopters
• Gains and challenges experienced during early adoption

3. Ongoing development and adopting best practices

• Building a daily Copilot habit for productivity
• Tips for reducing digital debt and reclaiming time
• Developing effective prompts and workflows

4. Use case scenarios across business functions

• Collaborative exploration of Copilot integration
• Practical examples from:
  • Human Resources: Recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement
  • Marketing: Content creation, campaign management, task automation
  • Sales: Customer interactions, follow-ups, data analysis and reporting
• Output: Use case documentation to support organisational adoption

5. Conclusion and Q&A

• Recap of key learnings
• Summary of best practices and next steps
• Open floor for questions and discussions

Exams and Assessments

There are no formal exams included in this workshop. However, participants will engage in interactive sessions, practical exercises, and collaborative activities to reinforce learning and apply concepts immediately.