Understand and plan the economics of usage-based AI

  • Module
  • 9 Units
Intermediate
Database Administrator
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Business User
Technology Manager
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Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot

Learn how to manage costs and optimize spending for usage-based AI solutions like Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish between fixed-price licensing for everyday Copilot and usage-based billing for advanced AI.
  • Explain how Copilot Credits work and what drives consumption.
  • Estimate monthly credit consumption and costs for a pilot using the Copilot Credit Estimator.
  • Compare funding options and select an approach for a usage-based AI pilot.
  • Describe how planning, controls, optimization, and clear ownership support AI spending and business value.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing.
  • Basic understanding of AI capabilities and business processes.
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