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Copilot for PowerPoint

Length 1 day
Price NZD 508.70 exc GST

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Why study this course

This one-day course will introduce you to Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered tool built into Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. It enhances productivity by helping you complete tasks faster and more efficiently.

Want to turn ideas into polished presentations in minutes? Our Copilot for PowerPoint course will show you how to use AI to draft slides, apply layouts, enhance visuals, generate speaker notes, and collaborate seamlessly - all with natural language prompts. Designed for professionals who regularly use PowerPoint, this course offers hands-on experience with Copilot and is packed with real-world use cases to transform your presentation workflow and understand what is possible with this new and highly productive way to work.

You'll be able to apply what you have learned straight away, including practical skills to craft effective prompts, improve Copilot output, and use AI responsibly in a work environment.

You'll be provided with a Copilot licence for the duration of this course, and hands-on practice in our purpose-built training environment.

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What you’ll learn

By the end of the course, participants should feel confident in their understanding of Copilot for PowerPoint.

Generate full presentations from prompts
Apply consistent visual design and branding
Enhance content with charts, images, and SmartArt
Create speaker notes and presentation scripts with AI
Co-author slides and collaborate in real-time with Copilot
Use Copilot Chat to support your presentation workflow
Troubleshoot prompt issues and refine your results

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As part of Lumify Group, Lumify Work has skilled more people in Microsoft technologies than any other organisation in Australia and New Zealand. We have a campus in the Philippines, too. We offer the broadest range of instructor-led training courses, from end user to architect level. We are proud to be the winner of the Microsoft MCT Superstars Award for FY24, which formally recognises us as having the highest quality Microsoft Certified Trainers in ANZ.

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Who is the course for?

This course will benefit:

Professionals who build presentations for reports, pitches, or internal communication
Trainers, team leads, marketers, consultants, and executives
Anyone looking to save time and improve quality using AI in PowerPoint

Course subjects

Introduction to Copilot in Microsoft 365

What is Microsoft Copilot?
How Copilot Works (in Simple Terms)

Getting Started with Copilot in PowerPoint

Where to Find Copilot in PowerPoint
What You Need to Use Copilot
Let’s Try It: Your First Copilot Prompt
Understanding Copilot Prompts
What If Copilot Isn’t Available?
Quick Tips for Early Success

Creating Presentations from Prompts

Why Prompting Matters
Three Ways to Start with Copilot
Behind the Scenes: What Copilot Does
Activity: Create Your First Full Deck with Copilot
Pro Tip: Use Section Titles

Structuring Your Presentation with Copilot

Why Structure Matters
Copilot Prompt Examples for Structuring
Hands-On: Improve Slide Flow with Copilot
Pro Tip: Use Section Titles
Optional Activity: Slide Streamlining Challenge

Visual Design and Branding with Copilot

First Impressions Matter
Branding Your Slides with Copilot
Applying Themes and Layouts
Hands-On Activity: Visual Refresh
Designing with Your Audience in Mind
Accessibility and Design Quality
Before and After Comparison
Pro Tips for Better Visuals with Copilot

Enhancing Content with Visual Media

Why Visuals Matter
What Types of Visuals Can Copilot Help With?
Prompt Examples for Visual Content
Hands-On: Visual Enhancement Activity
Turning Text Into Charts
Pro Prompts for Visual Clarity
What Copilot Can’t (Yet) Do with Visuals
Optional Challenge: Visual Transformation

Creating Speaker Notes and Talking Points

Why Speaker Notes Matter
Prompt Examples: Generating Speaker Notes
Hands-On Activity: Write Speaker Notes with Copilot
Prompting for Tone and Audience
Converting Notes into a Script
Practice Challenge: Build and Adjust
Tips for Better Notes with Copilot

Collaborating on Presentations with Copilot

Copilot in Shared Presentations
Prompt Examples for Team Collaboration
Hands-On Activity: Team Feedback Simulation
Copilot and Version History
Copilot for Shared Brainstorming
Co-Writing Slides with Copilot
Optional Challenge: Co-Author and Align
Teamwork Tips with Copilot

Customising Prompts for Better Results

What is a “Prompt”?
Prompting Formula for Success
Prompt Examples for Specific Use Cases
Rewriting and Refining Prompts
Hands-On Activity: Prompt Tuning
Prompting for Style, Tone, and Audience
Optional Prompt Library
Tips for Prompt Mastery

Copilot Chat for PowerPoint Workflows

What is Copilot Chat?
Why Use Copilot Chat for PowerPoint?
Prompt Examples to Use in Copilot Chat
Hands-On Activity: Copilot Chat to PowerPoint
Combining Apps: Real-World Workflow
Use Case Examples
Tips for Prompting Across Apps

Best Practices for Presentation Creation with AI

Copilot is Your Assistant, Not Your Replacement
Best Practices at Each Stage
Copilot Creation Checklist
AI Etiquette and Presentation Quality
Create a Repeatable Copilot Workflow
Activity: Build Your AI Presentation Routine

Troubleshooting and Common Issues with Copilot

Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Prompts That Often Need Refining
Hands-On: Debugging Copilot Prompts
When Copilot Doesn’t Respond
Limitations to Know
Activity: Prompt Recovery
When to Use Manual Edits Instead

Post-Creation Review and Feedback Loops

Why Review Matters
Final Review Prompts to Use
Hands-On: AI-Assisted Review
Responding to Feedback with Copilot
Reviewing as a Team with Copilot
Adding Final Polish
Optional Challenge: Presentation Refinement Loop

Learning Checkpoints and Post-Course Reflection

Copilot Skills Recap and Reflection Questions
Personal Prompt Planning
What’s Next: Keeping the Momentum
Your AI Presentation Mindset
Your Personal Next Steps

Prerequisites

No prior AI experience is required. If you’re comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint, you’re ready for this course.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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The promise of AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot in particular is clear. Microsoft research demonstrates that Copilot adoption results in: Significant time savings across departments Improved efficiency in document creation and communication Enhanced employee satisfaction and reduced repetitive tasks Copilot boosts creativity and makes data-driven insights more accessible than ever before. But how can businesses realise these benefits at scale? As the 2024 Work Trend Annual Report noted: “We’ve come to the hard part of any tech disruption: moving past experimentation to business transformation. Just as we saw with the advent of the internet or the PC, business transformation comes with broad adoption.” Training drives effective AI adoption A New Zealand government agency conducted a Copilot trial across eight departments, including finance, strategy, people and culture, and technology. The trial excluded roles with access to sensitive customer data to maintain security. Key outcomes included: 10 hours saved per employee per month on routine tasks like meeting summaries, report drafting, and content creation. 76% of users reported improved productivity, and 79% noted better quality of work. “Training programmes were provided to give employees confidence using the tools, including on effective prompting techniques and use cases, to ensure that the agency felt secure and safe with our Copilot tool throughout all stages of the trial.” Lumify is here to help Setting up a Copilot trial? Rolling out this incredible technology across your business or within a specific team? Talk to us! We can design a tailored training plan for you. Unlock the offer code by 30 September 2025 and access these limited-time discounts: 50% off private, customised training for 10 or more students 25% off seats on our publicly scheduled training courses Terms and Conditions Offers valid only on Microsoft Authorised courses booked by 30 September 2025 and delivered by 31 December 2025. To redeem, the customer must unlock the code on the offer page and mention this to their Lumify Work Account Manager or a customer service representative during booking. Not applicable in conjunction with any other Lumify Work special offers or packages. All other standard Lumify Work Terms and Conditions apply. Lumify Work reserves the right to modify or terminate this promotion at any time.

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