MS-4014 Build a Foundation to Build AI Agents and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
A practical, instructor-led training program introducing the tools, concepts, and strategies used to create AI agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Course Overview
This course introduces the foundations of building AI agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. Participants explore agent use cases, development paths, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, and related enterprise considerations.
The training is designed for professionals who want to understand the agent ecosystem before moving into deeper implementation or customization projects.
What You Will Learn
- Understand what AI agents are and how they support business workflows
- Explore options for building and extending agents in the Microsoft ecosystem
- Identify when to use Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, or developer-oriented tools
- Understand Microsoft 365 Copilot extension scenarios
- Evaluate agent use cases, business value, and implementation considerations
- Prepare for practical agent-building projects with a clear foundation
Target Audience
- Developers
- App makers
- Solution architects
- Power Platform professionals
- IT consultants
- Business and technology teams exploring AI agents
Prerequisites
- General understanding of Microsoft 365 is helpful
- Basic awareness of AI and Copilot concepts is recommended
- No advanced development experience is required for this foundation course
Detailed Syllabus
- Introduction to AI agents and Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility
- Agent use cases and business value scenarios
- Overview of Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit
- Choosing the right development path for agent solutions
- Understanding declarative agents and custom agent scenarios
- Data, knowledge, tools, and connectors in agent solutions
- Security, governance, responsible AI, and deployment considerations
- Planning an enterprise-ready AI agent implementation
Schedule
Next public session: Jul 17, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time
Format: Live online instructor-led training
Corporate and private group sessions can also be scheduled upon request.
Delivery and Materials
The course is delivered live online. Access details, meeting links, preparation instructions, and any required materials are sent by email after successful registration and payment.
Course content is provided for registered participants only. Unauthorized recording, redistribution, or sharing of training sessions or materials is not permitted.