Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

Overview

Microsoft 365 Essentials builds on the fundamentals with a sharper focus on collaboration and delivery — using Word, document management tools, and Microsoft's Copilot AI features to actually produce and share finished work, not just learn the interface. It's still a beginner specialization, so it starts from basic computer literacy, but its emphasis on peer review and collaborative software makes it a good fit for team-based workplace tasks. With over 9,000 learners so far, it's a newer, more focused sibling to Microsoft's broader 365 offerings.

Who it's for

Office workers and students who want practical, collaboration-focused Microsoft 365 skills — creating, reviewing, and delivering documents as a team.

Key skills

• Microsoft Word and document management
• Collaborative editing and peer review workflows
• Microsoft 365 and Copilot AI productivity features
• Technical documentation and computer literacy