Developing Agents and Copilots for Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Teams (M365-PILOT)

Course Overview

This workshop is designed to provide a hands-on experience for developers to learn how to develop Plugins and Connectors for Copilot for Microsoft 365 as well as Agents using the Teams AI Library. It also prepares for the following Applied Skills:

• Build connectors and plugins for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 (MS-4010)

Introduction to Developing Agents and Copilots for Microsoft 365:

This module provides an overview of the Microsoft 365 platform and the Copilot for Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It introduces basic concepts like Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Semantic Index. Finally, it covers the Fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot Extensibility and guides you in choosing a development path.

• Craft effective prompts for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 (MS-4005)

In this module, you’ll explore various prompting techniques to effectively interact with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365. You’ll learn how to summarize, create, draft, edit, and transform content using Copilot. Additionally, the module covers how to ask questions and analyze content with Copilot for Microsoft 365. You’ll also learn how to use Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Office Apps.

• Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with Copilot Studio actions and connectors (MS-4009)

This module delves into the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot extensibility and introduces Copilot Studio Actions. You’ll learn to create Low Code Prompts, Connectors, and Conversational Actions for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 within Copilot Studio.

Teams & Azure Essentials for Copilot Developers:

Here, you’ll learn about Teams extension patterns and the Developer Portal, along with the integration of Teams and Copilot for Microsoft 365. The module covers the Teams Developer Toolkit, Dev Tunnels, Deploying Azure Resources and App Registrations using Bicep and an introduction to the Bot Framework SDK. It aims to equip you with essential skills for developing AI Solutions within the Teams environment.

Build Plugins and Connectors for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365:

This module introduces the Pro Code Copilot for Microsoft 365 Extension Architecture, explains the differences between Microsoft Graph Connectors and Plugins. It demonstrates Bot Framework based Message Extension Plugins and the simpler Api based Plugins. It demonstrates how to implement Graph Connectors that can be used in Microsoft 365 Copilot as well Outlook using Context IQ.

Implement Agents for Microsoft 365 using Teams AI Library:

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of Declarative- vs Custom Engine Agents. It introduces the skills to implement Custom Engine Agents for Microsoft 365 by leveraging the Teams AI Library, a Large Language Model of choice, Bot Framework, Message Interactions and Adaptive Cards capabilities.