MS-4014: Build a Foundation for AI Agents and Copilot

The MS-4014: Build a Foundation to Build AI Agents and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot course provides developers with the essential groundwork for Copilot extensibility, covering development environment setup, API basics, agent concepts, and tooling overview for building AI-powered extensions. This focused 4-hour course establishes the foundational knowledge needed to create custom agents and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Development Environment: set up the tools, SDKs, and prerequisites for Copilot extensibility development
• API Fundamentals: understand Microsoft Graph API and Copilot APIs for building intelligent extensions
• Agent Architecture: learn the core concepts of AI agents, their components, and interaction patterns
• Tooling Overview: explore Teams Toolkit, Copilot Studio, and development frameworks for agent creation
• Extensibility Patterns: understand plugins, connectors, and declarative agents for extending Copilot

Course Overview: MS-4014 Foundation for AI Agents and Copilot Extensibility

Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility enables developers to create custom AI agents and plugins that enhance Copilot’s capabilities with organization-specific data and workflows. The MS-4014 course provides the essential foundation — from environment setup to API understanding — that developers need before building production-ready Copilot extensions and custom engine agents.

Learning Objectives

1. Configure development environment — set up Visual Studio Code, Teams Toolkit, Node.js, and required SDKs for Copilot extension development
2. Understand API foundations — explore Microsoft Graph API capabilities and authentication patterns used by Copilot extensions
3. Learn agent concepts — understand AI agent architecture, orchestration patterns, and how agents interact with Copilot
4. Explore extensibility tooling — survey the development tools, frameworks, and platforms available for building Copilot extensions

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for developers, solution architects, and technical leads who want to build a solid foundation before creating AI agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with custom functionality.

Career Benefits

Foundational knowledge of Copilot extensibility and AI agent development positions developers for the rapidly growing demand for AI solution builders, Copilot developers, and Microsoft 365 platform engineers who can customize enterprise AI experiences.

Prerequisites

• Basic experience with JavaScript or TypeScript development
• Familiarity with REST APIs and web development concepts
• General understanding of Microsoft 365 services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MS-4014 course about?

MS-4014 establishes the foundational knowledge for building AI agents and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot, covering development environment setup, API basics, agent concepts, and tooling overview.

Do I need coding experience for MS-4014?

Yes, basic JavaScript or TypeScript experience is recommended. This is a developer-focused course that covers technical foundations for Copilot extensibility.

How long is the MS-4014 course?

The MS-4014 course is 4 hours, providing a focused foundation for developers before they dive into more advanced Copilot extension courses.

What courses should I take after MS-4014?

After MS-4014, consider MS-4015 (Build Custom Engine Agents), MS-4022 (Extend Copilot in Copilot Studio), or other advanced extensibility courses to build on your foundation.