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☁️ MCS + Azure AI Workshop

Comprehensive hands-on workshop combining Microsoft Copilot Studio with Azure AI services for building intelligent, enterprise-grade AI solutions.

📊 Difficulty: Level 100 to 300 ⏱️ Estimated Time: 6.3 hours 📚 Total Labs: 11 labs (375 min)

🎯 Workshop Overview

This comprehensive workshop is designed to help you master the integration of Microsoft Copilot Studio with Azure AI services. You'll learn how to build, deploy, and manage intelligent agents that leverage the full power of Azure's AI ecosystem.

What You'll Learn

  • 🤖 Intelligent Agent Development: Build sophisticated AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • ☁️ Azure AI Integration: Leverage Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, and other Azure AI services
  • 🔧 Advanced Orchestration: Master multi-agent systems and complex workflows
  • 🚀 Enterprise Deployment: Deploy production-ready solutions with best practices
  • 📊 Monitoring & Analytics: Track performance and optimize your AI solutions

Prerequisites

  • ✅ Basic understanding of AI concepts and chatbots
  • ✅ Access to Microsoft 365 and Azure subscriptions
  • ✅ Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio (recommended but not required)
  • ✅ Basic knowledge of Azure services (helpful but not mandatory)

Workshop Structure

The workshop is organized into progressive modules, each building on the previous ones. Labs are numbered to guide you through a logical learning path, from foundational concepts to advanced enterprise scenarios.

📚 Workshop Labs

1

Create your own web-based AI assistant with lite experience of Copilot Studio in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Create an intelligent agent in Copilot that delivers contextual, multi-part answers using instructions and data from the Web.

Beginner Level 100 ⏱️ 15 min 📂 Core Learning Path
2

Set yourself up for success & discover ALM best practices

Build agents with confidence. Deploy with control. Master the lifecycle of your Microsoft Copilot Studio agents with best practices.

Intermediate Level 200 ⏱️ 35 min 📂 Intermediate Labs
3

Create your own SharePoint-based AI assistant with the lite experience of Copilot Studio in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Build an intelligent sales admin assistant that analyzes SharePoint data using code interpreter and image generation features in Copilot Studio Lite.

Intermediate Level 200 ⏱️ 20 min 📂 Intermediate Labs
4

Create a Monthly Business Review (MBR) Agent

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating an MBR (Monthly Business Review) Agent, which is designed to streamline the preparation process for MBRs.

Beginner Level 100 ⏱️ 20 min 📂 Core Learning Path
5

Create an 'Ask me anything' agent for your employees

Empower employees with answers that matter – Build an intelligent agent that connects to your knowledge and data.

Intermediate Level 200 ⏱️ 40 min 📂 Intermediate Labs
6

Create an autonomous support agent and unlock new levels of productivity with AI automation

Let AI do the work and automate processes more easily than ever with autonomous agents that handle user support inquiries automatically.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 20 min 📂 Advanced Labs
7

Build an Autonomous Account News Assistant Agent

Empower sellers with timely insights – Build an autonomous Copilot Studio agent that periodically scans your Sales App for high-value opportunities, finds related news, and sends curated reports.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 60 min 📂 Advanced Labs
8

Build an autonomous agent that uses Computer Use to retrieve data from legacy systems that lack API connectivity

Harness cutting-edge Computer Use technology to create autonomous agents that can interact with legacy systems and applications that lack modern API connectivity.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 60 min 📂 Advanced Labs
9

Source control and deploy your agents

Master the deployment of your Microsoft Copilot Studio agents across environments using Power Platform pipelines. Learn the complete lifecycle from development to production.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 45 min 📂 Specialized Labs
10

Copilot Studio Kit

Automate quality assurance for your Copilot Studio agents with the Copilot Studio Kit. In this lab, you'll configure and run automated test scenarios, validate agent behavior using multiple test types, and gain actionable insights through analytics.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 30 min 📂 Specialized Labs
11

Measure Success & Analytics

Learn to track, measure, and optimize your Copilot Studio agents using analytics, performance metrics, and success indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Advanced Level 300 ⏱️ 30 min 📂 Specialized Labs

💬 Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions during the workshop:

  • 🔍 Review the lab prerequisites and setup instructions carefully
  • 📚 Consult the linked documentation for detailed technical information
  • 💡 Check the troubleshooting sections in each lab
  • 🤝 Reach out to your workshop instructor or facilitator