Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents by using Visual Studio Code Training in Norway

This intermediate-level course provides developers with practical skills to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using declarative agents, API plugins, and Microsoft Graph connectors. Participants will learn to build intelligent agents that integrate external data sources, enhance user interactions with Adaptive Cards, and manage secure API authentication. Utilising Visual Studio Code and the Teams Toolkit, learners will gain hands-on experience in creating and deploying custom solutions that enhance the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Participants should have:

• Basic proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
• Familiarity with Visual Studio Code
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and authentication mechanisms
• An active Microsoft 365 tenant with appropriate permissions

This course is designed for:

• Developers seeking to customise and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot functionalities
• Technical professionals interested in integrating external data sources into Microsoft 365 applications
• IT professionals aiming to enhance organisational productivity through AI-driven solutions

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop declarative agents tailored to specific business scenarios
• Integrate external APIs using API plugins to fetch real-time data
• Design and implement Adaptive Cards for enhanced user interactions
• Configure secure authentication for API plugins using API keys and OAuth2
• Utilise Microsoft Graph connectors to incorporate external data into Microsoft 365 Copilot

Introduction to Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Explore the concept of declarative agents and their role in extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. Understand scenarios where custom knowledge and actions enhance Copilot's capabilities.

Building Your First Declarative Agent Using Visual Studio Code

• Learn to define and create a declarative agent tailored to a specific scenario. Implement custom knowledge to provide accurate and relevant responses within Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Introduction to Actions with API Plugins for Declarative Agents

• Understand the purpose and function of API plugins in declarative agents. Identify scenarios where integrating external APIs enhances agent functionality.

Building Your First Action for Declarative Agents with API Plugin

• Develop a declarative agent that utilises API plugins to access and process external data in real-time, optimising responses for specific scenarios.

Using Adaptive Cards to Display Data in API Plugins

• Enhance user experience by implementing Adaptive Cards to render API data visually. Create and configure Adaptive Card templates, integrate them into API plugins, and test within Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Authenticating Your API Plugin for Declarative Agents with Secured APIs

• Learn methods to secure API integrations using API keys and OAuth2. Configure authentication mechanisms to ensure secure data access within declarative agents.

Adding Custom Knowledge to Declarative Agents Using Microsoft Graph Connectors

• Integrate external data sources into Microsoft 365 Copilot by building declarative agents that utilise Microsoft Graph connectors. Access and incorporate data stored outside of Microsoft 365 to enrich agent responses.

Exams and Assessments

Participants will complete module assessments to evaluate their understanding. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a digital badge recognising their proficiency in extending Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Hands-on Learning

This course is delivered through a combination of Self-paced online modules with interactive content

• Hands-on labs using Visual Studio Code and Teams Toolkit
• Practical exercises to reinforce learning objectives