Microsoft Learn for Educators Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp

What is the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp?

The MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp is a 5-hour, hands-on workshop that helps educators move beyond basic AI use to integrating agents into teaching, planning, and operations. 

Designed for those with prompting experience, the bootcamp provides practical experience with pre-built agents for higher education and guides participants in building their own using Agent Builder in Copilot Chat—defining clear roles, sources, and workflows. 

All activities are rooted in real academic scenarios, ensuring skills are immediately applicable. By the end of the day, participants gain a clear understanding of how agents work, when to use them, and how to build and deploy them responsibly in an academic setting. 

Overview of the MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp Agenda:

• Part 1 - AI Fluency in Higher Education 

  • Understand why AI matters now and what students and educators need to be successful. 

• Part 2 – Foundations: Getting Started with Agents 

  • Learn what Copilot agents are, how they work, and when to use them. 

• Part 3 – Pre-built Copilot Agents 

  • Explore ready-made agents across Microsoft 365 with academic use cases. 

• Part 4 – Building Agents with Agent Builder 

  • Learn the step-by-step process for creating agents in Copilot Chat. 

• Part 5 – From Academic Task to Agent 

  • Apply the process to real academic scenarios by designing and testing an agent that solves a concrete problem.

Who can benefit from the MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp?

The Bootcamp is designed for higher education professionals, including faculty, librarians, advisors, tutors, instructional designers, academic researchers, and other staff who support learners and who want to: 

• Design agents to support their teaching and workflow needs 

• Explore the responsible use of agents in assessment, communication, and research

What are the learning objectives of the MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp?

• Differentiate between Copilot Chat and Copilot Chat agents and determine when each is appropriate in academic contexts
• Configure Copilot Chat agents with defined purpose, tone, sources, and boundaries to produce reliable and consistent outputs
• Design effective agent instructions by translating prompting strategies into clear, reusable configurations
• Evaluate and improve agent performance through testing, iteration, and adjustment based on user needs and context
• Practice building and refining agents that support real academic workflows

Who delivers the MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp?

• The MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp is a fee-based service offered by Microsoft Training Services Partners (TSPs).
• The MSLE Copilot Chat Agents for Higher Education Bootcamp sessions are adaptable to academic needs. Training formats include in-person, virtual, and hybrid options tailored to institutional needs. Depending on the TSP, Bootcamp sessions can be offered in various time zones and languages.

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