MS-4017: Manage and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot

The MS-4017: Manage and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot course teaches IT administrators how to handle Copilot administration and extensibility, covering license management, usage analytics, plugin management, and Graph connectors administration. This comprehensive 1-day course provides the skills to manage, monitor, and extend Copilot within enterprise Microsoft 365 environments. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• License Management: assign, manage, and optimize Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses across the organization
• Usage Analytics: monitor Copilot adoption, track usage patterns, and generate reports for stakeholders
• Plugin Management: configure, approve, and manage Copilot plugins and third-party extensions
• Graph Connectors: administer Microsoft Graph connectors to extend Copilot’s data access to external sources
• Governance: implement policies for Copilot usage, data access controls, and organizational settings

Course Overview: MS-4017 Manage and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft 365 Copilot requires ongoing administration to maximize value, ensure governance, and extend capabilities through plugins and connectors. The MS-4017 course equips IT administrators with practical skills for managing Copilot licenses, analyzing usage data, governing plugin ecosystems, and configuring Graph connectors to bring external data into the Copilot experience.

Learning Objectives

1. Manage Copilot licenses and settings — assign licenses, configure organizational settings, and optimize Copilot deployment across user groups
2. Analyze usage and adoption — use Microsoft 365 admin center reports and Viva Insights to track Copilot adoption and measure productivity impact
3. Govern plugin ecosystem — manage the approval, deployment, and security of Copilot plugins and third-party extensions
4. Configure Graph connectors — set up and manage Microsoft Graph connectors to extend Copilot’s knowledge to external data sources

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Microsoft 365 administrators, IT managers, Copilot administrators, and service owners responsible for managing, monitoring, and extending Microsoft 365 Copilot in enterprise environments.

Career Benefits

Skills in Copilot administration and extensibility management are increasingly critical as organizations scale AI adoption — highly valued for Microsoft 365 administrators, IT service managers, and digital workplace leaders driving enterprise AI strategy.

Prerequisites

• Experience with Microsoft 365 admin center
• Familiarity with license management and user provisioning
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Graph and API concepts
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 governance and compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MS-4017 course about?

MS-4017 covers the administration and extensibility of Microsoft 365 Copilot, including license management, usage analytics, plugin governance, and Graph connectors configuration.

Is MS-4017 a technical or administrative course?

MS-4017 is primarily an administrative course focused on managing Copilot at scale, though it includes technical aspects of configuring Graph connectors and managing plugin ecosystems.

How long is the MS-4017 course?

The MS-4017 course is 1 day (8 hours), providing comprehensive coverage of Copilot administration and extensibility management.

Do I need Copilot licenses deployed to take this course?

Having Copilot licenses in your tenant enhances the hands-on experience, but the course can be followed with demonstration environments provided during training.