- • May 15, 2026 · Live Remote Online
- • Jul 10, 2026 · Live Remote Online
MS-4017 – Manage and Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
Course Duration
1 Day
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Experience administering Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Purview. MS-4002 is recommended as a prerequisite.
Course Description
MS-4017 is a comprehensive Microsoft 365 Copilot administration course covering the full Copilot management lifecycle. Administrators learn how to deploy Copilot, govern its data access, monitor adoption, manage licenses, and extend Copilot capabilities through agents and plugins. This course prepares students for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot Administrator Associate certification and is essential for federal and DoD IT administrators responsible for Copilot implementation across their organizations.
Learning Objectives
- Deploy and configure Microsoft 365 Copilot in a production Microsoft 365 tenant
- Implement SharePoint Advanced Management to prepare data governance for Copilot
- Assign and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses
- Monitor Copilot usage, adoption metrics, and compliance reports
- Apply Microsoft Purview controls to govern Copilot-generated content
- Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot using agents, plugins, and connectors
- Manage Copilot settings and policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center
Course Outline
Implement Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Implement SharePoint Advanced Management tools to prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Prepare your data for searches in Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Protect your Microsoft 365 Copilot data with Microsoft 365 security tools
- Assign your Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses
Administer Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Monitor Microsoft 365 Copilot usage and adoption
- Manage and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot prompts
- Apply operational best practices for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Understand Copilot extensibility
- Create and manage Copilot agents and plugins
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MS-4017 prepare for a Microsoft certification?
Yes. MS-4017 is the primary prep course for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Copilot Administrator Associate certification (exam MS-4006). This is a new certification targeting administrators responsible for deploying and managing Copilot in Microsoft 365 environments.
What is the difference between MS-4002 and MS-4017?
MS-4002 focuses specifically on the security and compliance preparation needed before deploying Copilot — think of it as the pre-deployment checklist. MS-4017 covers the entire administration lifecycle: deploy, manage, monitor, and extend. MS-4002 is an ideal prerequisite for MS-4017.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers MS-4017 as live instructor-led training, available live remote online or on-site at your federal agency, DoD command, or contractor location. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How long is the MS-4017 course?
MS-4017 is a 1-day course available live remote online or on-site from IT Dojo.