Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-powered agents.
It introduces learners to the foundational concepts, core services, and administrative controls of Microsoft 365. It then builds upon this foundation by exploring how Copilot and agents can utilize AI to automate tasks, enhance collaboration, and personalize user experiences across the Microsoft 365 suite.
Why Choose KORNERSTONE
- Accredited, practitioner-led, expert certificate trainers to provide high quality training
- Official training material included
- Practical, scenario-based learning – focus on application, not just theory
- Excellent Passing Rate
Skills Covered
- Explore Microsoft 365 security foundations
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 core services and admin controls
- Protect and govern Microsoft 365 data
- Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot agents
Prerequisites
- Students should have basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services.
- Students must have a proficient understanding of general IT practices.
Target Audience
This course is designed for beginning-level technical IT/Pros and novice administrators seeking foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 services and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Learners are introduced to the essential components, concepts, and capabilities they need to utilize and manage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and agents without requiring prior hands-on experience.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Explore Microsoft 365 security foundations
- Introduction
- Analyze the Zero Trust security model
- Implement Zero Trust in Microsoft 365
- Examine threat protection and intelligence in Microsoft 365
- Explore identity and authentication in Microsoft 365
- Manage access and permissions in Microsoft 365
- Explore identity and access management in Microsoft Entra
- Troubleshoot and monitor identity security
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft 365 core services and admin controls
- Introduction
- Explore the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and core service components
- Explore the Microsoft 365 admin center and key admin tools
- Examine Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
- Establish security, identity, and compliance foundations
- Assign admin roles using Role-Based Access Control
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 3: Protect and govern Microsoft 365 data
- Introduction
- Introduction to Microsoft Purview and data governance
- Identify and respond to data risks with Microsoft Purview
- Examine compliance, AI data discovery, and eDiscovery
- Explore oversharing and data access governance in SharePoint
- Explore data protection in Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 4: Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Introduction
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
- What are agents?
- Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing models
- Plan and deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Explore real-world use cases for Copilot and agents
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 5: Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Introduction
- Manage Copilot licenses and pay-as-you-go billing
- Monitor and adjust pay-as-you-go Copilot usage
- Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot usage and adoption
- Manage and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts
- Apply operational best practices for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Module assessment
- Summary
Module 6: Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot agents
- Introduction
- Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent – Part 1
- Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent – Part 2
- Create a SharePoint agent
- Test and edit your agents
- Manage user access and permissions for agents
- Examine agent approval and governance
- Monitor and manage the agent lifecycle
- Module assessment
- Summary
Dates & Locations
September 7, 2026
September 7, 2026
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Exam & Certification
Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot & Agent Administration Fundamentals (AB-900).
As a candidate for this Microsoft Certification, you should be familiar with Microsoft 365, including core services, security, identity and access, data protection, and governance, along with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents.
Assessed on this exam
- Identify the core features and objects of Microsoft 365 services (30–35%)
- Understand data protection and governance tasks for Microsoft 365 and Copilot (35–40%)
- Perform basic administrative tasks for Copilot and agents (25–30%)
