In the latter half of 2024, I delivered the first Build Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot live workshop to developers showing them how they can extend Microsoft 365 Copilot. These developers learned how to bring their organization’s content & data that doesn’t live in Microsoft 365 to get the most value out of their Microsoft 365 Copilot investments.
So, I’m doing it again… registration is now open for my next live workshop, March 12-13, 2025 for $199!
Students who attended the first workshop loved it! Not only did we have a great and engaging discussion, but 80% gave it a 10/10 “Would definitely recommend” rating, leaving comments like:
For anyone looking to quickly grasp the intricacies of declarative agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Andrew's "Build Declarative Agents" course on Voitanos is an absolute must. Andrew provides an incredibly detailed exploration of practical use cases, crucial decision-making processes, and the hands-on execution of building agents. The course is packed with valuable information, prompting me to revisit the material multiple times. Thanks to Andrew's expert guidance, I'm now confidently on track to build my first agent this quarter. Highly recommended!
Mohammed Rehmatullah
I attended Andrew's workshop on copilot extensibility at a recent conference, and I thought he did a great job of explaining these complicated topics. I've done the Microsoft Learn articles and understood what must be done. Andrew does a great job of explaining the why's and not just the how's so that you can have those "a-ha" moments be like, "oh, that's why I do that!" Or "That's why that OpenAPI file is structured the way it is!" and "That's what that setting means!" I highly recommend his course to anybody wanting to know more than the simple aspects of extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. Andrew is the best!
Mark Rackley
Director microsoft practice
ProtivitiAs usual with all Voitanos courses, training, blog posts, etc., this training is very informative and targeted to a technical audience. In just a few hours I'm up to speed and in the position to evaluate, design, and (start) implement Declarative Agents for my clients. The training involves direct interaction where Andrew provides valuable real-life experiences and tips. Well worth the money and time.
Ruud van Engelen
Independent contractor
SolidNLI had a fantastic experience at the workshop on declarative agents! It was one of the most engaging and useful courses I've ever attended. During the 6 (actually 7) hours, we covered so much information. While I need some time to process it all, the explanations were clear, and I never felt lost. Andrew is an excellent instructor鈥攈is demos were amazing, and the code examples were just the right level of complexity. I already want to rewatch the session because of how clearly everything was explained and how inspiring Andrew's teaching was. I鈥檓 excited to start experimenting with agents and can鈥檛 wait for the next opportunity to learn from Andrew!
Antanina Druzhkina
馃殌 SharePoint Developer | Creating Bug-Free Solutions that Enhance User Experience | Sharepoint, Microsoft 365, SPFx, React, Power Platform, Azure | Microsoft Certified Professional
Brimit馃殌 RACING TO STAY AHEAD I recently attended the Build Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot workshop by Voitanos, led by a fellow auto racing enthusiast and M365 expert Andrew Connell, and it was a great learning experience. I joined the workshop to understand better the M365 Copilot extensibility story of AI Agents using the development tool stack, with the latest insights in the industry post-Ignite, and it delivered exactly what I was looking for. From incorporating real-time data into your Agents to integration scenarios with Microsoft Graph, the content was great and gave me a better understanding of the quickly changing landscape so that I could better assist my partners and clients! If you're working in this space, I highly recommend checking it out! #Microsoft365 #Copilot #AI #Learning #ProfessionalDevelopment
Ali Salih
President @ Ephesus Tech | Trusted Partner | Cloud Expert on Microsoft 365 and Azure
Ephesus TechSo today, I’m thrilled to share with you…
Workshop - Build Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot
This new live workshop, delivered online for the first time in mid-December 2024, we’ll start by understanding how Microsoft 365 Copilot works. From there, we’ll explore through live demos, how to teach Microsoft 365 Copilot new knowledge from sources external to your Microsoft 365 tenant, and learn new skills by interacting with line-of-business systems and real-time data.
Whether you’re looking to…
- Understand what knowledge Microsoft 365 Copilot has out-of-the-box
- Learn what extensibility options are available to you
- Create scoped agents for unique scenarios
- What are the costs associated with expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot’s skills
- Get the most out of your Microsoft 365 Copilot investment
This workshop covers it all!
What you’ll learn
This workshop focuses on creating declarative agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot. These agents are available everywhere Microsoft 365 Copilot is available on office.com/chat, in Microsoft Teams, and can even be @mentioned in conversations!
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
- What you can and cannot do with declarative agents
- How to provide custom instructions to Microsoft 365 Copilot for specific scenarios
- Use existing content in your Microsoft 365 tenant including sources such as SharePoint Online sites and OneDrive
- Add unstructured content by creating Microsoft Graph connectors
- Teach Microsoft 365 Copilot new skills by creating custom plugins
- Incorporate real-time relational data with existing or new APIs
- Leverage existing line-of-business systems in your declarative agent
Are you ready to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 Copilot investment?
While Microsoft 365 Copilot is impressive, one thing I’ve heard directly from customers is questioning the value of copilot when factoring in the licensing cost - $30/user/month with a 12 month commitment. In talking to my peers, they hear the same thing from their customers.
But, when customers see how they can bring data that lives outside their Microsoft 365 tenant into Microsoft 365 Copilot by creating declarative agents, they get it.
The workshop is $299/person and limited to 200 students. For six (6) hours broken into four (4) sessions across two (2) days, you’ll see first hand how to get to the most from your investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot. All sessions will be recorded for you to review in the future!
Microsoft MVP, Full-Stack Developer & Chief Course Artisan - Voitanos LLC.
Andrew Connell is a full stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He’s a 20+ year recipient of Microsoft’s MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he’s authored & taught. Whether it’s an introduction to the entire ecosystem, or a deep dive into a specific software, his resources, tools, and support help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, so they can become irreplaceable in their organization.
