In this course, it is necessary to have access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled, although no prior experience with Copilot is needed. This course focuses on advanced content creation techniques using Copilot in PowerPoint and Word. You’ll master the art of creating compelling presentations and documents with AI assistance, boosting your ability to communicate ideas effectively. The course covers presentation development, improvement, and advanced editing and formatting techniques across both applications.
Copilot in PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation
Copilot in PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation
This course is part of Microsoft 365 Copilot for Productivity Professional Certificate
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19 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Learn how to craft effective prompts to generate text, slides, and structured content in Word and PowerPoint.
Develop techniques to refine AI-generated content, ensuring clarity, coherence, and logical flow in presentations and documents.
Learn how to leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot to optimize workflow efficiency by automating routine tasks and enhancing document creation.
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Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces you to the essentials of creating polished PowerPoint presentations using Microsoft Copilot. You’ll explore how Copilot can help you generate, refine, and optimize presentation content while applying best practices for slide design and structure.
What's included
12 videos11 readings6 assignments2 plugins
In this module, you'll learn how to elevate your presentations by incorporating multimedia elements, generating enriched content, and applying effective animations and transitions using Copilot. You'll also learn how to tailor your presentations for specific audiences and purposes, refining and polishing them for maximum impact. Through hands-on activities, you'll transform text-heavy slides, expand outlines into content-rich presentations, and adapt materials for diverse contexts with the help of Copilot.
What's included
11 videos3 readings6 assignments
In this module, you'll explore how to use Copilot for advanced document editing and formatting. You'll learn to restructure long documents, apply and modify styles and templates, and enhance the overall look and readability of your content. With Copilot’s help, you’ll optimize documents for specific audiences and purposes, like transforming an academic paper into a business report. Through hands-on activities, you’ll gain practical experience in refining your documents for maximum impact.
What's included
10 videos6 readings6 assignments
In this module, you'll learn how to effectively convert a PowerPoint presentation into a well-organized Word document using Copilot. You'll explore how to analyze your slides, extract key content, and structure it into a clear, cohesive document. With hands-on activities, you'll practice transforming your presentation into a detailed report, ensuring consistent formatting and style throughout. This will help you build efficient workflows for creating content across both Word and PowerPoint.
What's included
10 videos3 readings5 assignments
In this module, you'll apply advanced content creation and formatting skills using Copilot in Word and PowerPoint. You'll choose a complex topic, create a detailed report with an executive summary and data visualizations, then transform it into a 10-15 slide presentation. You'll enhance the presentation with multimedia and transitions, and ensure consistency in branding and style. The project will focus on optimizing for different audiences and streamlining workflows, helping you demonstrate proficiency in creating professional communication materials.
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2 videos7 readings2 assignments1 plugin
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This course is part of a professional certification program designed for people who use Microsoft 365 in their daily work or personal tasks and want to boost their productivity with the power of AI tools like Copilot. If you're an office worker, manager, business analyst content creator, or someone looking to improve your document creation, data analysis, and collaboration skills, this course is for you. Whether you're enhancing your career or streamlining your projects, you'll find that with basic Microsoft 365 knowledge, you can optimize your workflows and become more efficient.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required. It is necessary to have access to Microsoft 365 with Copilot enabled, although no prior experience with Copilot is needed.
This program, designed by industry experts, helps individuals who regularly use Microsoft 365 applications in their work boost productivity with AI-assisted tools like Copilot. Ideal for office workers, managers, knowledge workers, project managers, business analysts, and content creators, it equips you with the skills to streamline workflows, enhance document creation, and improve collaboration across various industries. Upon completion, you will earn a professional certificate that demonstrates your expertise and boosts your career potential.
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