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Copilot for PowerPoint

  • Length 1 day
  • Price  NZD 610 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. 


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.


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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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