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1) 17 - 18 Mar 2026 (classroom - confirmed)
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2-Day Design Smarter and Present Stronger in PowerPoint with CoPilot & AI
Creating persuasive presentations no longer depends on design expertise — it depends on how effectively you use technology to think, build, and present. As AI transforms the presentation landscape, professionals must learn to harness its potential to simplify complex ideas, craft visuals faster, and communicate with greater clarity.
This immersive 2-day workshop equips participants to leverage PowerPoint CoPilot and AI-assisted tools to elevate every stage of the presentation process — from storytelling and content framing to slide design, data visualization, and brand integration. Learners will discover how to integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and Pair to streamline workflows, wireframe content more effectively, and tailor visuals for different stakeholder demographics.
Participants will also uncover essential PowerPoint features, apply proven design principles, and use AI to transform complex information into clear, audience-focused narratives that drive understanding and action.
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a practical, AI-empowered workflow to design smarter, visualize data with intention, present more confidently, and deliver stunning, brand-aligned slides that captivate — whether pitching to stakeholders or simplifying complex insights.
Pre-requisites
Participants should bring a laptop with PowerPoint or Office 365 installed, along with a mouse for ease of design work. Having Microsoft Co-Pilot for Office is recommended for best results but is not mandatory. Participants using corporate laptops are encouraged to check organisational guidelines on the use of AI tools to ensure that they can use ChatGPT or Gemini for this session.
A basic understanding of PowerPoint is recommended to get the most out of this course. Prior knowledge of data visualization concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
Here's a list of websites the participants will need access to:
- AI Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Deepseek, or Pair Chat (Whichever the participant is most comfortable with)
- Visual resources: Flaticon.com, Storyset.com, Slidesgo.com, canva.com
This immersive 2-day workshop equips participants to leverage PowerPoint CoPilot and AI-assisted tools to elevate every stage of the presentation process — from storytelling and content framing to slide design, data visualization, and brand integration. Learners will discover how to integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and Pair to streamline workflows, wireframe content more effectively, and tailor visuals for different stakeholder demographics.
Participants will also uncover essential PowerPoint features, apply proven design principles, and use AI to transform complex information into clear, audience-focused narratives that drive understanding and action.
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a practical, AI-empowered workflow to design smarter, visualize data with intention, present more confidently, and deliver stunning, brand-aligned slides that captivate — whether pitching to stakeholders or simplifying complex insights.
Pre-requisites
Participants should bring a laptop with PowerPoint or Office 365 installed, along with a mouse for ease of design work. Having Microsoft Co-Pilot for Office is recommended for best results but is not mandatory. Participants using corporate laptops are encouraged to check organisational guidelines on the use of AI tools to ensure that they can use ChatGPT or Gemini for this session.
A basic understanding of PowerPoint is recommended to get the most out of this course. Prior knowledge of data visualization concepts is helpful but not mandatory.
Here's a list of websites the participants will need access to:
- AI Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Deepseek, or Pair Chat (Whichever the participant is most comfortable with)
- Visual resources: Flaticon.com, Storyset.com, Slidesgo.com, canva.com
Objective
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1.Leverage AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, MS Co-Pilot, and Canva AI to enhance design efficiency and automate repetitive tasks, streamlining workflows for higher productivity.
2.Explore the full ecosystem of PowerPoint and external presentation design tools to elevate slide quality while fostering innovation in presentation workflows.
3.Develop a visually compelling presentation that applies best practices in storytelling and audience engagement while aligning with organizational goals.
4.Apply key design principles to create memorable, persuasive, and professionally branded presentations.
5.Recognize common presentation design mistakes and evaluate their impact on audience engagement.
6.Determine the most effective way to visualize data, ensuring clarity, engagement, and brand consistency while synthesizing multiple data points.
7.Create stunning and unique slides efficiently using essential PowerPoint functions and tools while simplifying design workflows.
8.Develop a structured content wireframe using available information and resources to ensure logical sequencing and audience alignment.
9.Select and modify corporate slide layouts based on wireframe structure and presentation themes while maintaining brand consistency.
10. Organize and integrate diverse content types neatly within slides using framing techniques to enhance clarity and engagement.
11.Design and customize SmartArt layouts to enhance content clarity, hierarchy, and storytelling, ensuring accessibility and effective communication.
12.Identify sources, key characteristics, and best practices of using media assets across different slide layouts while ensuring credibility and relevance.
13.Enhance images and videos using framing techniques and PowerPoint formatting tools while ensuring high-quality, polished visuals.
14.Utilize animations and transitions purposefully to improve engagement and maintain audience attention while balancing clarity and professionalism.
1.Leverage AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, MS Co-Pilot, and Canva AI to enhance design efficiency and automate repetitive tasks, streamlining workflows for higher productivity.
2.Explore the full ecosystem of PowerPoint and external presentation design tools to elevate slide quality while fostering innovation in presentation workflows.
3.Develop a visually compelling presentation that applies best practices in storytelling and audience engagement while aligning with organizational goals.
4.Apply key design principles to create memorable, persuasive, and professionally branded presentations.
5.Recognize common presentation design mistakes and evaluate their impact on audience engagement.
6.Determine the most effective way to visualize data, ensuring clarity, engagement, and brand consistency while synthesizing multiple data points.
7.Create stunning and unique slides efficiently using essential PowerPoint functions and tools while simplifying design workflows.
8.Develop a structured content wireframe using available information and resources to ensure logical sequencing and audience alignment.
9.Select and modify corporate slide layouts based on wireframe structure and presentation themes while maintaining brand consistency.
10. Organize and integrate diverse content types neatly within slides using framing techniques to enhance clarity and engagement.
11.Design and customize SmartArt layouts to enhance content clarity, hierarchy, and storytelling, ensuring accessibility and effective communication.
12.Identify sources, key characteristics, and best practices of using media assets across different slide layouts while ensuring credibility and relevance.
13.Enhance images and videos using framing techniques and PowerPoint formatting tools while ensuring high-quality, polished visuals.
14.Utilize animations and transitions purposefully to improve engagement and maintain audience attention while balancing clarity and professionalism.
Outline
Module 1: The Fundamentals of Effective Presentations
•Recognize common presentation design mistakes and evaluate their impact on audience engagement.
•Differentiate between engaging vs. ineffective slide design.
•Apply storytelling techniques to enhance audience connection.
Module 2: Structuring Content for Clarity and Impact
•Develop a structured content wireframe using AI-driven tools.
•Select and modify corporate slide layouts based on wireframe and messaging needs.
•Organize diverse content neatly using framing techniques.
Module 3: Designing Professional & Branded Presentations
•Apply core design principles—including contrast, balance, typography, and color theory—to create visually striking slides.
•Identify essential qualities of professionally branded presentations.
•Enhance brand consistency through theme colors, typography, and logo placement.
Module 4: AI-Powered Presentation Workflow Optimization
•Leverage AI-powered tools to automate design decisions and enhance slide quality.
•Integrate Microsoft CoPilot into end-to-end presentation design workflows to enhance efficiency and creativity.
•Explore external AI presentation tools to simplify ideation and formatting.
•Identify and evaluate best practices and common pitfalls when using AI tools, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and ethical guidelines.
•Incorporate AI-generated content into slides while ensuring a human touch.
Module 5: Creating Impactful Visual Data Representations
•Determine the most effective way to visualize data for clarity and engagement.
•Design clear, data-driven slides using charts, graphs, and SmartArt alternatives.
•Optimize complex information for easy audience comprehension.
Module 6: Enhancing Presentations with Graphics & Media
•Identify and apply best practices for sourcing high-quality images, icons, and graphics.
•Enhance images and videos using PowerPoint’s formatting tools.
•Use multimedia elements strategically to maintain audience engagement.
Module 7: Interactive & Engaging Presentation Techniques
•Utilize animations and transitions to guide audience focus.
•Integrate interactive elements to boost audience participation.
•Refine slides for maximum clarity and engagement.
Module 8: Finalizing and Delivering a High-Impact Presentation
•Assess slide clarity, consistency, and flow.
•Fine-tune and apply last-minute refinements.
•Optimize slides for live presentations and online sharing.
•Recognize common presentation design mistakes and evaluate their impact on audience engagement.
•Differentiate between engaging vs. ineffective slide design.
•Apply storytelling techniques to enhance audience connection.
Module 2: Structuring Content for Clarity and Impact
•Develop a structured content wireframe using AI-driven tools.
•Select and modify corporate slide layouts based on wireframe and messaging needs.
•Organize diverse content neatly using framing techniques.
Module 3: Designing Professional & Branded Presentations
•Apply core design principles—including contrast, balance, typography, and color theory—to create visually striking slides.
•Identify essential qualities of professionally branded presentations.
•Enhance brand consistency through theme colors, typography, and logo placement.
Module 4: AI-Powered Presentation Workflow Optimization
•Leverage AI-powered tools to automate design decisions and enhance slide quality.
•Integrate Microsoft CoPilot into end-to-end presentation design workflows to enhance efficiency and creativity.
•Explore external AI presentation tools to simplify ideation and formatting.
•Identify and evaluate best practices and common pitfalls when using AI tools, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and ethical guidelines.
•Incorporate AI-generated content into slides while ensuring a human touch.
Module 5: Creating Impactful Visual Data Representations
•Determine the most effective way to visualize data for clarity and engagement.
•Design clear, data-driven slides using charts, graphs, and SmartArt alternatives.
•Optimize complex information for easy audience comprehension.
Module 6: Enhancing Presentations with Graphics & Media
•Identify and apply best practices for sourcing high-quality images, icons, and graphics.
•Enhance images and videos using PowerPoint’s formatting tools.
•Use multimedia elements strategically to maintain audience engagement.
Module 7: Interactive & Engaging Presentation Techniques
•Utilize animations and transitions to guide audience focus.
•Integrate interactive elements to boost audience participation.
•Refine slides for maximum clarity and engagement.
Module 8: Finalizing and Delivering a High-Impact Presentation
•Assess slide clarity, consistency, and flow.
•Fine-tune and apply last-minute refinements.
•Optimize slides for live presentations and online sharing.
Who should attend
This course is structured for:
• Business executives and managers who aspire to communicate complex data and information impactfully for stakeholders
• Marketers and consultants who aim to structure compelling and visual narratives to make a persuasive impact in client pitches
• Corporate trainers, educators, and facilitators who strive to impart knowledge, complex concepts, and data insights artfully in training sessions
• Business executives and managers who aspire to communicate complex data and information impactfully for stakeholders
• Marketers and consultants who aim to structure compelling and visual narratives to make a persuasive impact in client pitches
• Corporate trainers, educators, and facilitators who strive to impart knowledge, complex concepts, and data insights artfully in training sessions
Profile of Ezekiel Ho
Ezekiel thrives on conceptualizing and creating compelling visual content which effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to audiences in an intuitive and captivating format. To-date, he has created decks which has helped clients in a wide array of industries (in areas such as CET, Financial Institutions, Tech companies, etc.) to raise funds, win awards, increase sales, or secure audience buy-in for international joint ventures.
Ezekiel strives to discover novel approaches to captivate and persuade audiences with design, enabling him to keep abreast of content design trends. To empower working professionals to do the same, Ezekiel readily imparts his know-how in effectively in communicating data and information persuasively to learners from SMEs, MNCs, Government agencies, and Institutes of Higher Learning to captivate their audience and convey complex concepts and ideas in a relatable and memorable manner.
To-date, Ezekiel has enabled hundreds of learners to better communicate ideas and gain audience buy-in through design workshops which he has conducted for a plethora of organizations such as the American Embassy, A*Star, CAAS, DB Schenker, EDB, HTX, Fullerton Fund Management, Intel, Maxis, MOH, MHA, NAC, NUS, NTUC, PMO, Singapore Polytechnic, UOB, YHI, and more.
