MS-4010: Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents by using Visual Studio Code
Course Overview
Course Description
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot by learning to extend its capabilities with declarative agents using Visual Studio Code in MS-4010: Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with Declarative Agents Using Visual Studio Code. This hands-on, instructor-led course empowers developers, solution architects, and IT professionals to customize and automate Microsoft 365 Copilot workflows by building, deploying, and managing declarative agents that streamline complex business processes.
Explore the architecture of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s extensibility framework, learn how to write declarative agent definitions, and use Visual Studio Code to develop and test intelligent assistants tailored to your organization’s unique needs. Master the integration of Copilot agents with Microsoft Graph, Power Platform, and other Microsoft 365 services for a seamless AI-powered user experience.
Audience Profile
This course is designed for:
Developers and solution architects focused on customizing Microsoft 365 Copilot
IT professionals aiming to automate workflows using AI-powered declarative agents
Power Platform and Microsoft 365 integrators extending AI capabilities
Technical consultants and engineers preparing to deploy advanced Copilot solutions
Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365, Visual Studio Code, and JSON/YAML scripting is recommended.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Declarative Agents
Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility framework
Understanding declarative agents and their role in workflow automation
Exploring Visual Studio Code tools and environment setup
Module 2: Designing Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Writing declarative agent definitions using JSON or YAML
Defining intents, triggers, and actions for AI-driven workflows
Integrating Copilot agents with Microsoft Graph APIs and services
Module 3: Developing and Testing Agents in Visual Studio Code
Using Visual Studio Code extensions for Copilot agent development
Debugging and validating declarative agent logic
Deploying and managing agents within Microsoft 365 environments
Module 4: Integrating Declarative Agents with Power Platform
Connecting agents to Power Automate flows and Power Apps
Enhancing Copilot workflows with automation and data integration
Case studies of agent-powered process improvements
Module 5: Security, Compliance, and Best Practices
Ensuring secure deployment and data handling in Copilot extensions
Managing access controls and permissions for declarative agents
Following best practices for maintainability and scalability
Module 6: Real-World Scenarios and Advanced Agent Configurations
Building multi-step and conditional workflows using declarative agents
Extending Copilot capabilities with custom connectors and APIs
Planning and implementing agent lifecycle management
Hands-on Experience
This course features 40% to 50% hands-on activities, where participants actively build, test, and deploy declarative agents using Visual Studio Code, enabling practical mastery of Microsoft 365 Copilot extension techniques.
Hands-On Labs
This course includes practical, hands-on laboratory exercises to reinforce your learning:
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