Build foundational generative AI skills
Build foundational generative AI skills is a self-paced online course delivered by Microsoft Learn. It is free, takes about 2.3 hours, and awards a certificate of completion (free).
- Relevance to work
- 2.4 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 1.6 / 2
- Credential
- 1.2 / 1.5
- Currency
- 1.5 / 1.5
- Total
- 8.7 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeFree with a Microsoft account |
|---|---|
| Time | 2.3 hours (provider stated) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | Familiarity with accessing and using Microsoft 365 |
| Credential | certificate of completion (free) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Any country |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:Specific toolsEveryday use and prompting
Things to know
- Microsoft 365 specific; features shown may differ by licence
- Microsoft account sign-in needed to track progress
Summary
A short path for business users on the basics of generative AI and responsible use, followed by practical work in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. It covers how to write better prompts and how to use Copilot Chat safely inside a work account.
You will be able to
- Explain how generative AI produces content and why its output needs checking
- Open and navigate Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Write clearer prompts using a simple structure and the Prompt Lab
- Use Copilot Chat features to speed up everyday work while keeping data secure
Modules
- Prepare to use generative AI at work
- Explore how Microsoft Copilot Chat works
- Write effective prompts to achieve optimal results
- Work smarter with Microsoft Copilot Chat
Who it suits
Office workers whose organisation uses Microsoft 365 and who want a fast, practical start with Copilot Chat.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Microsoft
- Hosted on
- Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com)
- Funded by
- Not stated
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Build Foundational Generative AI Skills free?
- Yes. It is free as at our last check. Free with a Microsoft account
- How long does it take?
- About 2.3 hours (provider stated).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a certificate of completion, free.
- Who is it for?
- Office workers whose organisation uses Microsoft 365 and who want a fast, practical start with Copilot Chat.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
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