Microsoft Transform Business Workflows With Generative AI (AB-730) Training
This foundational course introduces the core administrative concepts of Microsoft 365, focusing on the Zero Trust model, Microsoft Entra identity, security architecture, and the basic deployment principles of Copilot and AI services.
Transform Business Workflows With Generative AI (AB-730)
Course Overview
In this course, learners will discover how to apply generative AI to streamline daily tasks, enhance decision-making, and drive meaningful business outcomes. The course focuses on using Microsoft 365 Copilot and its functionalities through real-world use cases to improve productivity, making it ideal for non-technical users who want to confidently integrate AI into their work.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Explore Microsoft 365 Security Foundations
- Analyze the Zero Trust security model
- Implement Zero Trust in Microsoft 365
- Examine threat protection and intelligence in Microsoft 365
- Explore identity and authentication in Microsoft 365
- Manage access and permissions in Microsoft 365
- Explore identity and access management in Microsoft Entra
- Troubleshoot and monitor identity security
- Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Core Services and Admin Controls
- Explore the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and core service components
- Explore the Microsoft 365 admin center and key admin tools
- Examine Microsoft Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
- Establish security, identity, and compliance foundations
- Assign admin roles using Role-Based Access Control
- Module 3: Protect and Govern Microsoft 365 Data
- Introduction to Microsoft Purview and data governance
- Identify and respond to data risks with Microsoft Purview
- Examine compliance, AI data discovery, and eDiscovery
- Explore oversharing and data access governance in SharePoint
- Explore data protection in Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Module 4: Explore Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents
- Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
- What are agents?
- Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Compare Microsoft 365 Copilot licensing models
- Plan and deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents
- Explore real-world use cases for Copilot and agents
- Module 5: Perform Basic Administrative Tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Manage Copilot licenses and pay-as-you-go billing
- Monitor and adjust pay-as-you-go Copilot usage
- Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot usage and adoption
- Manage and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts
- Apply operational best practices for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Module 6: Perform Basic Administrative Tasks for Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents
- Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent - Part 1
- Create a Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat agent - Part 2
- Create a SharePoint agent
- Test and edit your agents
- Manage user access and permissions for agents
- Examine agent approval and governance
- Monitor and manage the agent lifecycle
Intended Audience
Professionals from a wide range of business functions (Marketing, Sales, Operations, HR, Finance) looking to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and integrate AI confidently.
Prerequisites
Students should have basic functional experience with Microsoft 365 services (no coding required).
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I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Microsoft Transform Business Workflows With Generative AI (AB-730) Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
This foundational course introduces the core administrative concepts of Microsoft 365, focusing on the Zero Trust model, Microsoft Entra identity, security architecture, and the basic deployment principles of Copilot and AI services. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in ai & ai security that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
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Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in ai & ai security. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/microsoft-training/microsoft-transform-buisness-workflows-with-generative-ai/.
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