You're a PA, EA, VA, or assistant who keeps everything running smoothly. But are you working as efficiently as you could be? AI and Microsoft 365 have transformed how the best assistants work—and it's time to join them.

Whether you're looking to upskill comprehensively, get a quick-start introduction to AI, or learn at your own pace, I have training designed specifically for assistants like you.

Microsoft 365 with Copilot – The Human Advantage

BUILD THE FOUNDATIONS. DEVELOP THE JUDGEMENT. USE COPILOT WITH CONFIDENCE.

Master AI-powered Microsoft 365 and become the indispensable assistant your executive can't live without.

This comprehensive 4-week live program gives you complete mastery of Copilot across every Microsoft 365 application you use daily—plus ChatGPT, prompt engineering, and AI best practices.

Format: 4 weekly modules | 2 hours each | Live online with Shelley

The Program:

Module 1: Copilot in Action - Your Productivity Partner

UNDERSTAND THE ECOSYSTEM, MASTER PROMPTING AND SET THE FOUNDATION FOR EVERYTHING THAT FOLLOWS

What you will learn
 
✅ How Microsoft 365 works as a connected ecosystem and where Copilot fits within it
✅ The difference between Copilot Chat and in-app Copilot — and when to use each
✅ How Copilot works securely with your files, emails and meetings
✅ A clear, repeatable framework for writing effective prompts — with hands-on practice
✅ How to access Copilot across desktop, web and mobile
✅ Why your Microsoft 365 foundations directly affect the quality of your Copilot results
✅ How to review Copilot output responsibly — the human judgement layer

By the end of this session, you will ask yourself:

“Do I know enough about Microsoft 365 to get the best from Copilot — and to know when it needs correcting?”

Module 2: Word with Copilot — From Foundations to Impact
MASTER THE WORD SKILLS MOST PEOPLE WERE NEVER TAUGHT, THEN USE COPILOT TO GO FURTHER FASTER

What you will learn
 
✅ Styles, themes and document structure — why they matter and how to use them properly
✅ Why a well-structured document produces dramatically better Copilot results
✅ Templates and AutoText — building reusable, consistent, branded documents •Using Copilot in Word to draft, rewrite, refine and summarise content
✅ How to use Copilot to populate a branded template intelligently
✅ When to use AutoText versus when to prompt Copilot — an honest comparison
✅ Reviewing Word output — does it sound like you and your organisation?

By the end of this session you will ask yourself:

“Copilot drafted this — but does it sound like me, reflect our brand, and say exactly what I mean?”  

Module 3: PowerPoint with Copilot - Designing Impactful Presentations

BUILD THE POWERPOINT FOUNDATIONS THAT MAKE COPILOT'S PRESENTATIONS ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE YOURS

What you will learn
 
Slide Master — what it is, why almost nobody uses it, and why that needs to change
✅The difference between themes, templates and layouts — finally made clear
✅How to set up your brand colours, fonts and layouts for consistent, professional results
✅Why brand setup before prompting is the difference between a generic and a great presentation
✅Using Copilot to create presentations from a prompt or from an existing file
✅Improving individual slides with Copilot suggestions
✅Generating images directly within PowerPoint using Copilot
✅Prompting techniques for clear, well-designed presentations

By the end of this session you will ask yourself:
 
“Copilot built this presentation — but does it look like our brand, tell our story and say what I actually want it to say?”

Module 4: Copilot Café - Collaboration with Teams and Outlook

USE COPILOT TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY — WITH THE JUDGEMENT TO KNOW WHEN IT NEEDS A HUMAN TOUCH

✅What you will learn
✅What Copilot can never know about your relationships, tone and organisational culture — and why that matters
✅Where Copilot appears in Outlook and Teams and why availability varies by organisation
✅Copilot in Outlook — drafting emails, summarising threads and managing your inbox
✅Draft versus Coach in Outlook — understanding the difference and when to use each
✅Copilot in Teams — meeting recaps, action items and catching up on chats and channels
✅Copilot supports you before, during and after meetings
✅Safety and review checks before you send or share anything Copilot has produced
✅Pulling it all together — the human in the loop across every app

By the end of this session you will ask yourself:
 
“Copilot drafted this email and captured those meeting notes — but is the tone right, are the facts accurate, and would I be happy putting my name on it?” 

What You'll Receive

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Expert Focus Session – One-to-One Training

Self-Paced Course Library

Master Microsoft 365 applications on your schedule

Choose from individual courses or get the complete library—all designed specifically for assistants.

⭐Available Courses:
⭐Essential Word
⭐Essential Excel
⭐Essential PowerPoint
⭐Essential Outlook
⭐Essential Teams
⭐and many more

What You Get:
✓ Bite-sized video lessons (3-10 minutes each)
✓ Learn at your own pace, on your schedule
✓ Lifetime access to all materials
✓ Mobile-friendly learning platform
✓ Practical, immediately applicable skills

Perfect for you if:
⭐You prefer self-directed learning
⭐You need to fit training around a busy schedule
⭐You want to focus on specific applications or skills
⭐You like to learn in short, focused bursts

Investment: Individual courses from £97 | Complete library £999 

Learn from an Expert Who Understands Assistants

Shelley Fishel has trained assistants for over 20 years. She's authored 48 books on Microsoft Office (2.5 million copies sold worldwide) and is a Certified Learning Facilitator and Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute.

Why Assistants Love Shelley's Training:

Designed Specifically for Assistants