Extending Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365-PILOT)

Course Overview

The course is divided into seven modules, each covering a different aspect of Extending Copilot for Microsoft 365.

• Module 1: Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 Development This module introduces the Microsoft 365 platform, Copilot extensions, Azure and Entra ID integration, app registrations, authentication flows, and the setup of the development environment.
• Module 2: Using Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Office Apps & Chat Learners will explore how Copilot integrates with Office Apps and Teams, delve into Microsoft Copilot 365 Chat, and learn to craft effective prompts.
• Module 3: Microsoft Graph & Azure Function in the Copilot Ecosystem The focus here is on utilizing Microsoft Graph within the Copilot ecosystem, handling common Graph endpoints, notifications, connectors, and integrating Microsoft Graph with Azure Functions using Node, Python, and OpenAPI extensions.
• Module 4: Teams for Copilot Developers This module covers Teams extension patterns, the developer portal, integration with Copilot, the Teams Developer Toolkit, DevProxy, Adaptive Cards, and creating API-based message extensions with Azure Functions.
• Module 5: Extending Copilot for Microsoft 365 Participants will learn about the Copilot extension architecture, the difference between Microsoft Graph Connectors and plugins, and how to build plugins using Microsoft Business Applications, as well as integrating Azure OpenAI Search with Copilot.
• Module 6: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Deployment The module provides an overview of app deployment options, introduces Bicep basics, Azure Container Apps essentials, and the process to publish apps for Copilot for Microsoft 365.
• Module 7: Introduction to Teams AI Library Finally, the course introduces the Teams AI library, its integration with Large Language Models, message interaction, message extensions, Adaptive Cards capabilities, and practical samples and use cases.

Each module is crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience with developing and deploying Copilot-enhanced applications in the Microsoft 365 environment.