Curious about building AI agents but unsure where to start? MS-4014: Build a foundation to build AI agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot offers a clear and practical introduction to the tools and strategies available for creating agents and/or extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. You'll explore the core components of AI agents and gain insight into the business value and real-world use cases they support. Through practical guidance, real-world use cases, and demos, you'll compare Microsoft’s agent solutions—including Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit—and evaluate both low-code and pro-code development approaches. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to choose the right development path for your goals.
Audience Profile
MS-4014: Build a foundation to build AI agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for individuals interested in building AI agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. It’s ideal for learners who want to deepen their understanding of Microsoft’s agent development options and plan to use low-code or pro-code agent development tools.
Skills Gained
- Understand what AI agents are, their core components, and impactful use cases
- Explore Microsoft AI agent solutions to determine when to adopt, extend, or develop custom solutions
- Identify and choose the best development options for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with custom data, logic, and actions
- Explore and compare development paths for building custom AI agents for internal use or commercial applications using various Microsoft tools and services
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Basic knowledge of generative AI concepts (agent, model, orchestration, etc.)
- Familiarity with core Microsoft Cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure)