About this course
Build a clear path through Microsoft AI Toolkit and GitHub Copilot: prepare the environment, choose a model, add tools, generate agent code, inspect traces, and evaluate output. Lessons are arranged by their numbered parts so the learning sequence is easier to follow.
What you can learn
- Prepare an AI Toolkit environment
- Choose a model and connect agent tools
- Generate agent code and inspect traces
- Evaluate agent responses against expectations
Course at a glance
| Provider | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Microsoft Developer |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Intermediate — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 6 |
| Video duration | 1h 16m · allow extra time for reflection and practice |
| Details checked | 9 October 2026 |
Try this learning exercise
Design three test requests for a simple documentation assistant. State the expected answer and allowed tools for each request, then explain what trace information would help diagnose a wrong response.
How to follow the course
Choose a lesson from the list or search for a specific topic. Use Previous and Next to continue, and mark lessons complete as you go. Progress is saved in this browser without a WikiFree account.
The classroom follows the numbered lesson parts. The source playlist currently places some parts out of sequence.
Free access, tools and certificates
The selected public YouTube videos are free to watch. No paid subscription, payment card, examination, or software purchase is required for this video learning path. This listing does not include a Microsoft certification, assessed assignment, or instructor feedback.
The learning exercise above can be completed as a written plan without provisioning services. Reproducing demonstrations with Azure, hosted models, enterprise products, hardware, or optional software may require an account, separate access, or paid resources. Those activities are not required to complete the video course. Recorded interfaces and commands may differ from current versions.
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Provider: Microsoft. Videos play from the Microsoft Developer channel on YouTube.
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