About

Confident people, modern tools, real results.

I'm passionate about helping people move past the fear of new technology and start using it with genuine confidence - one practical, hands-on session at a time.

Hello, I'm Steven, the person behind Standout Education

Standout Education is an independent training and consulting practice based in Perth, Western Australia. I specialise in Microsoft 365, Copilot and the broader ecosystem of tools that schools, businesses and government teams use every day.

My approach is simple: skip the theory-heavy slideshows and get people doing real work with real tools. Whether it's a teacher planning a unit with Copilot, an admin team streamlining their documents, or a government workforce adopting new AI features safely, the goal is always the same - practical skills that stick.

Portrait of Steven Payne, founder of Standout Education, Perth WA
Steven Payne · Based in Perth, WA · Working Australia-wide

How I work

Principles that shape every session

Hands-on first

People learn by doing. Sessions are built around real workflows, not abstract demos.

Tailored to you

Content is matched to your sector, tools and brand - from classrooms to compliance-heavy government teams.

Built to last

Every workshop comes with quick-reference resources so the learning continues long after we finish.

Let's talk about your team

Every great session starts with a quick conversation.

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