Copilot Studio Fundamentals: Building Custom AI
Complete learning path for building custom copilots and extending M365 Copilot using Microsoft Copilot Studio in government environments.
About This Series
The Copilot Studio Fundamentals series teaches government IT teams how to build custom AI agents and extend M365 Copilot using Microsoft’s low-code platform. From basic concepts to production deployment, this series provides hands-on guidance for creating mission-specific AI solutions.
Who This Is For
This series is designed for:
- Citizen developers with basic technical skills seeking to build custom AI
- IT professionals expanding AI capabilities beyond out-of-box M365 Copilot
- Program managers evaluating Copilot Studio for agency use cases
- Innovation teams piloting custom conversational AI solutions
What You’ll Learn
This series progresses from foundations to advanced topics:
- Platform Overview: Copilot Studio capabilities, architecture, and licensing
- Building Basics: Creating your first custom copilot from scratch
- Conversation Design: Crafting effective dialog flows and user experiences
- Data Integration: Connecting copilots to SharePoint, databases, and APIs
- M365 Extensions: Building plugins that extend M365 Copilot
- Deployment: Publishing copilots to Teams, websites, and other channels
- Governance: Security controls, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Current Episodes
- Introduction to Copilot Studio: Platform overview, use cases, and getting started
- Building Your First Custom Copilot: Hands-on tutorial creating an HR helpdesk copilot
Coming Episodes
- Advanced conversation design patterns
- Building M365 Copilot plugins for custom data sources
- Integrating with government systems securely
- Enterprise deployment and governance
- Analytics and continuous improvement
Prerequisites
Minimal technical background required. Helpful to have:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Understanding of basic logic and workflow concepts
- Access to Copilot Studio (requires appropriate licensing)
- Willingness to experiment and learn by doing
Hands-On Learning
This is a practical, project-based series. Each video includes:
- Live demonstrations with step-by-step walkthroughs
- Downloadable templates and starter projects
- Common pitfalls and troubleshooting tips
- Best practices from government implementations
Estimated Time
Total current viewing time: 35 minutes
Recommended pace: One video per week with hands-on practice between sessions
Use Cases Covered
Throughout the series, we explore government-relevant scenarios:
- HR helpdesk for benefits and policy questions
- IT support automation for common requests
- Constituent service chatbots
- Training and onboarding assistants
- Compliance and policy guidance tools
Related Content
- Copilot Studio Resources - Templates, guides, and reference materials
- Custom Copilot Use Cases - Real-world government implementations
- Power Platform Documentation - Official Microsoft resources
Videos in This Series
Introduction to Copilot Studio for Government Agencies
Comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Copilot Studio for government, covering custom copilot creation, agent building, and low-code AI solution development.
Building Your First Custom Copilot with Copilot Studio
Step-by-step tutorial for building a simple custom copilot using Copilot Studio, covering topics, flows, testing, and deployment in government environments.