Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Overview of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and its role in enterprise environments
- Understanding the architecture: Retrieval Augmented Generation, Information Retrieval, and App Commanding
- Copilot data processing, security, and compliance considerations
- Preparing for data governance and regulatory compliance
Module 2: Data Classification and Preparation
- Understanding metadata and structured content (SharePoint Columns, Content Types)
- Microsoft 365 Sensitive Information Types (SITs) and Exact Data Match (EDM)
- Using Microsoft Purview for trainable classifiers and sensitivity labels
- Retention labels and lifecycle management
- Best practices for data cleansing, deduplication, and ROT (redundant, outdated, trivial) data removal
Module 3: Discovering and Protecting Sensitive Data
- Microsoft Search, eDiscovery, and Premium eDiscovery tools
- Leveraging Microsoft Purview Data Explorer for organizational insights
- Implementing SharePoint data access governance and restricted search policies
- Applying Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps policies
Module 4: Security, Compliance, and Governance
- Understanding Microsoft 365 permissions and access controls
- Implementing SharePoint site and Teams security policies
- Using sensitivity labels for encryption and information protection
- Managing Microsoft 365 compliance reports and audit logs
- Regulatory considerations: GDPR, Microsoft Advanced Data Residency, Multi-Geo
Module 5: Deploying and Managing Copilot
- Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 licensing and policy settings
- Copilot Setup Wizard and deployment checklist
- Configuring Copilot settings, diagnostic logs, and monitoring tools
- User onboarding: Copilot Welcome Email and adoption toolkit
- Managing Copilot integration with Microsoft Teams, Viva, and Outlook
Module 6: Microsoft 365 Copilot Governance and Auditing
- Retention policies and Copilot data lifecycle management
- Audit logs: Capturing and reviewing user interactions with Copilot
- Purging sensitive data and managing user history
- Leveraging compliance tools for Microsoft Copilot transparency
Module 7: Ongoing Data Protection and Risk Management
- Using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Insider Risk Management
- Configuring alert policies and monitoring sensitivity labels
- Microsoft Priva for privacy risk management and regulatory compliance
- Controlling public web access and enforcing cloud app policies
Module 8: Monitoring Copilot Usage and Adoption
- Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI
- Microsoft 365 Copilot usage reports and adoption dashboards
- Leveraging AI Assistance Adoption Score and Copilot Lab insights
Exams and Assessments
There are no formal exams included in this course. Participants will complete interactive labs and knowledge checks to reinforce learning outcomes.
Hands-On Learning
This course includes:
- Practical labs covering data classification, security policies, and governance controls.
- Step-by-step exercises for configuring Copilot deployment and monitoring tools.
- Real-world troubleshooting scenarios to enhance IT professionals’ problem-solving skills.
