Create a Quiz in Under 5 Minutes Using Microsoft Copilot
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- Sep 25
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Turn learning materials into quick quizzes that capture comprehension with no instructional design experience required.
Introduction
If you manage training, onboarding, or knowledge sharing, you know how important it is to check for comprehension. But creating quizzes from scratch can be tedious (especially without instructional design expertise).
That’s where Microsoft Copilot, changes the game. In just a few minutes, you can transform your Microsoft PowerPoint or decks, Word documents, or other learning materials into polished quizzes, saving valuable time, reducing costs, and engaging learners more effectively.
At Odyssey Partners Consulting, we help organizations adopt AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to streamline processes, solve challenges faster, and create smarter, scalable solutions.
See How To Create a Quiz with Microsoft Copilot in Under 5 Minutes
Why It Works
Quizzes are a proven way to reinforce understanding—whether for employee training, client education, or compliance documentation. Traditionally, quiz creation is labor-intensive. With AI quiz generation, Copilot does the heavy lifting, helping your teams move faster and focus on higher-value work.
Requirements Before You Start
You’ll need:
A Microsoft 365 subscription with access to Copilot
The latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint or Word
Access to Microsoft Forms
How to Create a Quiz in Under 5 Minutes with AI
Start with Your Source Material
Open your training content in Microsoft PowerPoint or Word.
Use Copilot to Identify Key Points
Select the Copilot icon and prompt: “Summarize this content and identify key points for a quiz.”
Copy the AI Summary
You’ll receive quiz-ready points in seconds.
Open Microsoft Forms
Create a “New Quiz,” then launch Draft with Copilot.
Generate the Quiz with AI
Paste your content and prompt: “Create a quiz based on the content above. Include [#] multiple-choice questions with four options each, and indicate the correct answer.”
Review & Refine
Tweak questions to match your learning objectives.
Share Your Quiz
Publish and distribute via email, Microsoft Teams, or your LMS.
Benefits at a Glance
Speed: Build quizzes in under five minutes
Simplicity: Copy, paste, and refine
Consistency: Standardized comprehension checks
Scalability: Ideal for onboarding, compliance, and recurring training
This workflow enables team leads, L&D specialists, and department heads to measure comprehension more effectively, with minimal effort.
Conclusion: Smarter Learning Through AI
At Odyssey Partners, we see AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot as more than shortcuts—they’re catalysts for smarter, faster problem-solving.
Creating quizzes in minutes is just one example of how AI in business can simplify complexity and amplify impact. Whether we’re guiding clients through digital transformation, modernizing IT processes, or developing custom AI solutions, our approach is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and adaptability.
That’s how we help organizations not just keep pace with technology, but lead with it.
Now it's Your Turn:
Create a quiz in under 5 minutes using Microsoft Copilot. See how fast and simple it can be and let us know how it goes!

Microsoft 365 Technical Solutions Architect
Rob is a seasoned Technical Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience in IT, specializing in cloud computing, networking, and cybersecurity. Rob excels in designing and implementing comprehensive, enterprise-scale solutions, integrating advanced AI capabilities.