Microsoft has published a new beginner‑level course designed to help admins and IT teams build a solid foundation in Microsoft 365 and the essentials of Copilot and AI agent administration. Published on 22 January 2026, this one‑day course is a straightforward way to get across the modern Microsoft 365 admin landscape—identity, security, data protection—and how AI now fits into day‑to‑day operations.
View the course: Course AB‑900T00‑A on Microsoft Learn
Who it’s for
If you’re new to Microsoft 365 administration—or you’re a cloud ops lead wanting your team up to speed on Copilot and AI agents—this course is for you. It’s positioned for beginner administrators and technical IT pros who need practical, vendor‑backed guidance without deep prior experience.
What you’ll learn
The course introduces the core services and admin controls in Microsoft 365, then expands into Copilot and agent concepts—how they’re deployed, governed, and used safely in an enterprise context. Expect coverage across:
- Microsoft 365 administration basics — admin centers, core workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), roles and RBAC.
- Security foundations — identity and access using Microsoft Entra, Zero Trust principles, and threat protection at a high level.
- Data protection & governance — Microsoft Purview concepts to keep Copilot usage safe and compliant.
- Copilot and agents — what they are, licensing considerations, and how to manage usage and adoption in your tenant.
Why it matters for cloud operations
AI is now a first‑class part of the Microsoft 365 stack. This course lines up neatly with the (beta) Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals path, giving your team a credible on‑ramp to the skills Microsoft expects admins to know in 2026.
Quick facts
- Level: Beginner
- Duration: 1 day
- Products: Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot (and Copilot Chat)
- Languages available: English plus multiple localisations
- Format: Instructor‑led or self‑paced options via Microsoft Learn and partner providers
- Related certification: Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals (beta)
Leader Cloud tip: make it actionable
If you’re planning a Copilot rollout, pair this course with a short internal workshop to map roles, data boundaries, and Purview policies before enabling users. That way you upskill the team and de‑risk your first production pilots at the same time.
