Introduction to Building AI Agents (MS-4014)

Course 8747 Advantage Plan Course

  • Duration: Less than a day
  • Language: English
  • Level: Foundation

Build a foundation for developing AI agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot using Microsoft's agent development ecosystem.

 In this one-day course, you'll explore the architecture of Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI agent fundamentals, and the technologies available for extending Copilot experiences. You'll compare Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, learning when to use low-code and pro-code development approaches for different business scenarios.

 You'll also explore Microsoft Graph connectors, plugins, and agents, gaining an understanding of how each extensibility option enhances Microsoft 365 Copilot. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you'll build the foundational knowledge needed to evaluate Microsoft agent development technologies and select the appropriate extensibility approach for your organization's needs.

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Introduction to Building AI Agents (MS-4014) Course Information

  • In this course, you will: 

    After completing this course, you will be able to:
    •    Describe Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture and AI agent fundamentals
    •    Compare Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit
    •    Evaluate low-code and pro-code approaches for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot
    •    Identify extensibility options, including agents, plugins, and Microsoft Graph connectors
    •    Select the appropriate extensibility approach based on business requirements
    •    Understand how Microsoft 365 Copilot extensions are managed and deployed

    Audience

    This course is designed for:
    •    Microsoft 365 Developers
    •    AI Engineers
    •    Application Developers
    •    Solution Architects
    •    Microsoft 365 Administrators
    •    Technical Professionals interested in extending Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Prerequisites

    Students should have:
    •    A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services
    •    Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot concepts
    •    Experience with application development concepts is recommended but not required

Introduction to Building AI Agents (MS-4014) Course Outline

Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI Agents

  • Describe Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture
  • Explore AI agent fundamentals
  • Understand Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility concepts

 Explore Microsoft Agent Development Options

  • Compare Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Compare Microsoft Foundry
  • Explore the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit
  • Evaluate low-code and pro-code development approaches

 Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot

  • Understand Microsoft Graph connectors
  • Explore plugins for Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Understand AI agents and extensibility options
  • Select the appropriate development approach for business scenarios

 Manage and Deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot Extensions

  • Manage Microsoft 365 Copilot extensions
  • Deploy and administer extensibility solutions
  • Review real-world scenarios and best practices

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Introduction to Building AI Agents (MS-4014) FAQs

This course is intended for developers, solution architects, Microsoft 365 administrators, and technical professionals who want to understand how to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using Microsoft's AI development tools and extensibility options.

The course introduces Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, Microsoft Graph connectors, plugins, and AI agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Yes. The course is designed for technical professionals who want to understand the available development options for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. It introduces both low-code and pro-code approaches without requiring extensive prior experience.

Yes. A significant focus of the updated course is understanding AI agents, their role in extending Microsoft 365 Copilot, and how Microsoft technologies support agent development.

Yes. Students participate in demonstrations and hands-on exercises that reinforce the concepts and technologies used to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot.