Course Description

This one-day course builds on core PowerPoint skills and introduces more advanced presentation techniques, enhanced by Microsoft Copilot. Learners will explore efficient slide creation, professional design tools, multimedia integration, and AI-assisted workflows that streamline content development and visual storytelling.

Target Student

Users who are comfortable with PowerPoint basics and want to elevate their presentation skills using advanced features and AI-powered tools.

Pre-requisites

• Basic PowerPoint knowledge (equivalent to PowerPoint Level 1).

Core Learning Objectives

• Create polished, professional presentations using advanced PowerPoint features
• Use Copilot to generate slide content, summaries, speaker notes, and design suggestions
• Apply advanced formatting, animations, transitions, and multimedia elements
• Work more efficiently with templates, themes, and slide masters
• Collaborate and present more effectively using PowerPoint 365 tools

Course Outline

1. Working Smarter with Copilot in PowerPoint

• Using Copilot to generate presentation outlines from prompts
• Creating slides from existing documents (Word, PDFs, meeting notes)
• Refining slide content using Copilot (rewrite, shorten, expand, change tone)
• Generating speaker notes and talking points
• Using Copilot to suggest layouts, imagery, and design improvements

2. Advanced Presentation Design

• Applying and customising themes and variants
• Using Slide Master for consistent branding
• Creating custom layouts for specialised content
• Managing colour schemes, fonts, and background styles
• Copilot-assisted design recommendations and layout optimisation

3. Enhancing Slides with Visual Elements

• Working with advanced image tools: cropping, transparency, artistic effects
• Using icons, illustrations, and 3D models
• Creating SmartArt diagrams and converting text to visuals
• Copilot suggestions for visual storytelling and diagram creation

4. Multimedia and Interactivity

• Inserting and editing audio and video
• Adding screen recordings and live content
• Using hyperlinks, action buttons, and interactive navigation
• Copilot-generated ideas for engaging multimedia use

5. Advanced Animations and Transitions

• Applying motion paths and advanced animation sequences
• Using Morph transition for dynamic storytelling
• Animation timing, triggers, and layering
• Copilot assistance for simplifying complex animation workflows

6. Working with Data and Charts

• Creating and formatting charts
• Importing data from Excel
• Using Copilot to summarise data insights for slides
• Converting data-heavy content into clear visual narratives

7. Collaboration and Delivery Tools

• Co-authoring and commenting in real time
• Using Presenter Coach and Rehearse with Coach
• Recording presentations with narration
• Copilot-generated rehearsal notes and delivery improvements

8. Productivity Tips and Best Practices

• Using PowerPoint Designer and Copilot together
• Accessibility checker and inclusive design
• Time-saving shortcuts and workflow optimisation
• Exporting presentations and sharing securely