Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft Learn
Last updated June 11, 2026
A four-module path on building and publishing custom AI agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio using its low-code maker tools. It starts with the core concepts of agent building, then teaches how to design conversations using topics (small, subject-specific conversation flows), build intelligent agents that draw on knowledge sources and generative AI for relevant responses, and add structured automation by wiring deterministic workflows in as tools. Roughly three hours and forty minutes, self-paced. An optional, separate skill assessment is also offered for those who want to demonstrate the skill.
What you'll learn
- Core concepts of building agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Designing agent conversations using topics
- Building intelligent agents grounded in knowledge sources and generative AI
- Adding structured automation by using deterministic workflows as tools
- Testing and validating agent behavior before publishing
Frequently asked questions about Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Who is Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio for?
App makers familiar with Copilot Studio who want to build and publish their own custom AI agents.
Is Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio free?
Yes — Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio is completely free to take.
What are the prerequisites for Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio?
Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Low-code: no traditional programming required.
Why we suggest this course
For makers ready to go beyond using prebuilt agents and build their own, this path covers the full Copilot Studio workflow — designing conversation topics, grounding agents in knowledge sources, and adding automation as reusable tools. It is a build-focused path — you create and publish your own agents rather than using prebuilt ones — and is rated Intermediate accordingly. One thing to know: it assumes you are already familiar with Copilot Studio, so it is not a first introduction to the tool. There is also an optional, separate skill assessment that can earn a shareable credential — taking the path itself awards XP and a badge, not that credential.