Introduction to Microsoft 365 & AI Administration (AB-900T00)

Price: $675.00
Duration: 1 day
Certification: Microsoft Copilot & Agent Adm Fundmentals
Exam: AB-900
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AB-900T00 Introduction to Microsoft 365 and AI administration provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-powered agents. It introduces learners to the foundational concepts, core services, and administrative controls of Microsoft 365. It then builds upon this foundation by exploring how Copilot and agents can utilize AI to automate tasks, enhance collaboration, and personalize user experiences across the Microsoft 365 suite.

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Course Outline and Details

  • As a candidate for this Microsoft Certification, you should be familiar with Microsoft 365, including core services, security, identity and access, data protection, and governance, along with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents.
  • Additionally, you should be familiar with the admin centers used to access Microsoft 365 workloads, such as Exchange Online, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Purview. You need to have experience with AI-driven productivity tools and modern IT management practices.
  • You must be able to identify the roles of the core features and objects available in Microsoft 365, such as users, groups, teams, sites, and libraries. Plus, you should understand the core security features of Microsoft 365, such as authentication methods, conditional access policies, and single sign-on (SSO).

This course is designed for beginning-level technical IT/Pros and novice administrators seeking foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 services and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learners are introduced to the essential components, concepts, and capabilities they need to utilize and manage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and agents without requiring prior hands-on experience.

With a focus on practical applications, the course covers:

  • Configure, manage, and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Deploy AI agents, ensure data security using Microsoft Purview
  • Manage user identity with Microsoft Entra ID to support modern AI-enabled workplaces
  • Licensing & Billing Copilot.
  • Prompt Governance
  • Responsible AI

Explore Microsoft 365 administration

Explore Microsoft 365 security foundations

  • Analyze the Zero Trust security model
  • Implement Zero Trust in Microsoft 365
  • Examine threat protection and intelligence in Microsoft 365
  • Explore identity and authentication in Microsoft 365
  • Manage access and permissions in Microsoft 365
  • Explore identity and access management in Microsoft Entra
  • Troubleshoot and monitor identity security

Introduction to Microsoft 365 core services and admin controls

  • Explore the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and core service components
  • Explore the Microsoft 365 admin center and key admin tools
  • Examine Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Establish security, identity, and compliance foundations
  • Assign admin roles using Role-Based Access Control

Protect and govern Microsoft 365 data

  • Introduction to Microsoft Purview and data governance
  • Identify and respond to data risks with Microsoft Purview
  • Examine compliance, AI data discovery, and eDiscovery
  • Explore oversharing and data access governance in SharePoint
  • Explore data protection in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and agent administration

Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents

  • Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • What are agents?
  • Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
  • Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing models
  • Plan and deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
  • Explore real-world use cases for Copilot and agents

Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot

  • Manage Copilot licenses and pay-as-you-go billing
  • Monitor and adjust pay-as-you-go Copilot usage
  • Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot usage and adoption
  • Manage and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts
  • Apply operational best practices for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Perform basic administrative tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot agents

  • Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent – Part 1
  • Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent – Part 2
  • Create a SharePoint agent
  • Test and edit your agents
  • Manage user access and permissions for agents
  • Examine agent approval and governance
  • Monitor and manage the agent lifecycle

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