Training: Build custom agents for Microsoft Teams (MS-4015)

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Build custom agents for Microsoft Teams (MS-4015)

Create intelligent agents for Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams has become an essential tool for business collaboration. With the rise of AI and solutions like Microsoft 365 Copilot, optimizing and automating team interactions is now possible. This training will teach you how to create custom agents tailored to your company’s specific needs.

Develop advanced solutions with the Teams AI Library

This course will guide you step by step in using the Teams AI Library to design intelligent applications. You will learn how to leverage Azure OpenAI models, connect your data, and integrate your agents into Microsoft Teams. Through hands-on exercises and detailed modules, you will master the various Copilot extensibility options and learn how to configure your own solutions.

Participant Profiles

Developers looking to create intelligent applications for Microsoft Teams
Software engineers specializing in Microsoft 365 solutions
Technical architects working with AI and automation
IT consultants aiming to integrate AI into collaborative environments

Objectives

Explore the Copilot stack and its various applications
Use the Teams AI Library to create custom agents
Deploy an application using Azure OpenAI models
Configure and optimize a custom agent for Microsoft Teams
Integrate data and AI models into Teams
Install and configure Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio Code

Prerequisites

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and its features
Knowledge of application development with Teams Toolkit
Understanding of artificial intelligence and conversational bots

Course Content

Module 1: Explore the Copilot stack

Classify the different Copilot stacks suitable for business needs
Explore custom agents for Teams with the Teams AI Library
Leverage the Copilot stack to accelerate AI development
Understand the different Copilot extensibility options

Module 2: Utilize an Azure OpenAI model to create an app

Access and configure Azure OpenAI Service
Understand Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Azure OpenAI Service
Implement RAG with custom data and Azure OpenAI models
Integrate Azure OpenAI models with data in Teams
Install and set up Teams Toolkit for Visual Studio Code

Module 3: Build your custom agent for Teams

Develop a custom engine agent for Microsoft Teams
Prepare and structure a guided agent project
Create a Teams app for the custom engine agent
Configure and optimize the custom engine agent

Documentation

Access to Microsoft Learn, Microsoft’s online learning platform, offering interactive resources and educational content to deepen your knowledge and develop your technical skills.

Lab / Exercises

This course provides you with exclusive access to the official Microsoft lab, enabling you to practice your skills in a professional environment.

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Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Why create custom agents for Microsoft Teams?

In a professional environment where communication and productivity are essential, Microsoft Teams has become a central tool for businesses. But how can you take it further and adapt Teams to your organization’s specific needs? By integrating custom agents, you can automate tasks, optimize collaboration, and provide intelligent assistance to users.

Thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence and Azure OpenAI models, it is now possible to design applications capable of responding to user queries, retrieving contextual information, and interacting with other Microsoft 365 services. This training will help you master these technologies and develop solutions tailored to your company.

Mastering the Teams AI Library and Azure OpenAI models

To create a high-performing intelligent agent, it is essential to understand the Teams AI Library and the capabilities of Azure OpenAI models. These tools add a layer of conversational intelligence to your agents, making them capable of interpreting natural language and executing complex actions.

In this training, you will learn how to leverage these technologies to build an agent that interacts with users, understands intents, and provides appropriate solutions. You will also discover how to connect these agents to Microsoft cloud services to enhance their functionalities.

Developing and deploying an intelligent application in Teams

Once you have mastered the basics of artificial intelligence, the next step is to design and deploy a Teams application that integrates a custom agent. This process includes several key steps:

Configuring a development environment with Teams Toolkit and Visual Studio Code
Implementing a conversational agent with analysis and response capabilities
Optimizing the agent to improve the relevance of interactions
Testing and deploying the application within an organization

Each module of the training will guide you step by step to implement these features and ensure that your agent meets your company’s specific needs.

Leveraging Copilot’s capabilities to enhance your applications

Microsoft Copilot opens new perspectives for automation and user interaction. By integrating this technology into your custom agents, you can enhance the user experience and provide more precise and context-aware responses.

Whether it’s to automate internal request management, improve customer support, or simplify access to company resources, this training will help you maximize the potential of Copilot and AI-powered agents.

FAQ

Is this training suitable for beginners?

No, it is primarily designed for developers and IT professionals with prior experience in Microsoft Teams and artificial intelligence.

What are the benefits of a custom agent for a business?

A custom agent can automate tasks, improve team efficiency, simplify access to information, and provide proactive user assistance.

What tools are required for this training?

You will need Visual Studio Code, Teams Toolkit, and access to Azure OpenAI services to test and deploy your applications.

How long does it take to create a custom agent?

The development time depends on the complexity of the project. This training will enable you to build a functional agent in a few hours, with advanced options for continuous improvement.

Does this training cover integrations with other Microsoft 365 services?

Yes, you will learn how to connect your agent with Microsoft 365 tools to enhance its capabilities and improve interaction within the work environment.