Microsoft's low-code path for building custom agents in Copilot Studio: getting started with the agent harnesses, designing conversations with topics, grounding answers in knowledge sources with generative AI, and adding structured automation through workflow tools. For makers and functional consultants automating business processes in Microsoft 365 without heavy coding.
Who it's for
Business owners, operators and non-technical professionals. This is an intermediate course in AI Automation & No-Code, running about 4 modules, ~3.7 hours.
Cost at a glance
Free. Free on Microsoft Learn; Microsoft lists familiarity with Copilot Studio as a prerequisite. Price seen 2026-11-01.
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