Build an autonomous agent in Copilot Studio

  • Module
  • 7 Units
Beginner
App Maker
Functional Consultant
Microsoft Copilot

Discover how to build an autonomous agent by using Microsoft Copilot Studio to transform routine tasks into intelligent, automated workflows. This module introduces the fundamental concepts of autonomous agent capabilities, explores real-world applications, and provides exercises to help you practice building and deploying an agent effectively. Designed for learners with beginner to intermediate experience, this module offers a step-by-step approach to creating an autonomous agent. Throughout this module, you explore the core components of Copilot Studio, gain practical experience in building a no-code autonomous agent, and learn how to deploy and manage it in a live environment.

Learning objectives

This module explains how to:

  • Explore use cases for creating an autonomous agent.
  • Identify the core components of an autonomous agent.
  • Build an autonomous agent in Copilot Studio.
  • Integrate knowledge and configure actions, instructions, and triggers to your agent.
  • Test and refine an autonomous agent in Copilot Studio.
  • Deploy and publish the agent that's built to Microsoft Teams.

Prerequisites

  • Microsoft 365 E3/E5 license
  • Power Apps and Power Automate turned on
  • Access to other Microsoft apps, such as Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
  • An understanding of Dataverse and the ability to create and update tables in Dataverse