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Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

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Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver Specialization

Boost Your Productivity with Microsoft 365 Tools. Learn essential Microsoft apps and Copilot AI features to enhance your workplace efficiency.

Instructor: Microsoft

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(23 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.8

(23 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Create and format professional spreadsheets, documents, and presentations using Excel, Word, and Powerpoint with industry-standard techniques.
Apply data analysis techniques using Excel formulas, functions, and visualization tools to extract insights from information.
Leverage Microsoft Copilot's AI capabilities to enhance communication, streamline collaboration, and create high-quality content at scale.

Overview

Microsoft 365 applications are essential skills in today's workplace, with 85% of Fortune 500 companies using these tools for their daily operations. This Microsoft 365 Essentials Specialization provides comprehensive training on core Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) plus cutting-edge Copilot AI capabilities to boost your productivity and career prospects.

You'll start with foundational skills in spreadsheet creation and data analysis with Excel, document creation and formatting with Word, and professional presentation development with PowerPoint. Then, you'll advance to leveraging Microsoft Copilot's AI capabilities to enhance communication, collaboration, and content creation across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

By the end of this program, you'll be able to: • Create professional spreadsheets, documents, and presentations • Analyze data using formulas, functions, and visualization tools • Streamline collaboration through AI-assisted email and meeting management • Generate high-quality content efficiently with Microsoft Copilot • Prepare for Microsoft certification exams (MO-200, MO-100, MO-300)

This Specialization is ideal for professionals looking to upgrade their workplace skills, job seekers wanting to stand out in the market, and anyone wanting to harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 applications and AI tools. No prior experience is required beyond basic computer literacy.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Microsoft

Specialization - 5 course series

Throughout this Specialization, you'll complete practical projects that mirror real-world workplace scenarios. You'll create professional Excel spreadsheets with formulas, functions, and data visualizations; develop formatted Word documents like business reports and newsletters; design compelling PowerPoint presentations; and leverage AI through Microsoft Copilot to enhance your email management, meeting coordination, and content creation workflows. Each project builds your portfolio of Microsoft 365 skills that you can immediately apply to workplace tasks or showcase to potential employers.

Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

Course 131 hours4.7 (2,219 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

How to create and maintain professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, résumés, and business correspondence.
How to manage documents and document collaboration
How to insert and format text and graphic elements
How to manage tables and lists

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Word, Document Management, Editing, Microsoft 365, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Windows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Writing, Technical Documentation, and Productivity Software

Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel

Course 221 hours4.7 (3,141 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

You will learn how to create a spreadsheet, work with formulas and functions, make your spreadsheets look professional, and print a spreadsheet.
How to manage worksheets, workbooks, tables table data, data cells and ranges, and charts
How to perform operations by using formulas and functions

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software, and Microsoft Office

Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

Course 320 hours4.7 (1,139 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

How to create, save, and present a basic presentation; apply the basics of formatting; and add multimedia to a presentation
How to manage slides and presentations
How to apply transitions and animations
How to insert elements into a presentation

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, File Management, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Multimedia, Microsoft Windows, and Editing

Smarter Content Creation with Microsoft Copilot

Course 419 hours5.0 (11 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

This course is the third in a series that aims to transform your marketing capabilities with Microsoft Copilot's GenAI. Its focus is on content creation. In this course, you’ll familiarize yourself with the various types of content that can be created with Microsoft Copilot. You’ll then learn how to generate content ideas and generate a content calendar. And lastly, you'll step through the process of using Microsoft Copilot to generate high performing content at scale.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: Explain the various types of content that can be created with Microsoft Copilot's GenAI Generate content ideas with Microsoft Copilot Produce high performing content at scale with Microsoft Copilot Required Course Materials: A Copilot license is required to complete this course. If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family license, you can start a free 30-day trial using the link provided in the course.

Skills you'll gain

Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Calendar Management, Microsoft Copilot, Brainstorming, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Marketing Materials, Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, Ideation, Blogs, Personalized Service, and Content Development and Management

Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

Course 520 hoursView course

What you'll learn

How to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance communication and collaboration in Outlook and Teams.
Strategies for optimizing email management, meeting coordination, and conversation analysis with AI assistance.
Best practices for integrating Copilot into daily workflows to improve productivity and teamwork.

Skills you'll gain

Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Proposal Development, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Calendar Management, and Business Correspondence

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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Microsoft

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Frequently asked questions

No prior experience with Microsoft Office is required. This Specialization is designed for beginners, starting with the fundamentals of each application before progressing to more advanced features. Basic computer skills and familiarity with using a Windows-based computer are helpful.

Yes, you'll need access to Microsoft 365 applications. For the Copilot courses specifically, you'll need Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled. The courses provide links to free 30-day trials that you can use to complete the coursework.

This Specialization helps you develop essential workplace skills used across virtually all industries. You'll be prepared for roles requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, gain skills for the MO-200, MO-100, and MO-300 certification exams, and learn cutting-edge AI productivity techniques with Microsoft Copilot that can make you more efficient and valuable in any professional setting.

Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver Specialization

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Advance your subject-matter expertise