Custom Agent Development with the 365 Agents SDK

In today's digital workplace, automating routine tasks and integrating intelligent assistance directly into your daily collaboration tools is a superpower. Developing custom agents allows you to tailor conversational AI to your specific business workflows. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts and practical steps of building custom agents using the 365 Agents SDK. You will learn how to set up your environment, write the core logic, and connect your agents to external data sources to deliver contextual, automated responses. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental architecture and core terminology of the 365 Agents SDK - Configure your development environment and establish secure authentication protocols - Build custom conversational agents that respond intelligently to user prompts - Integrate external APIs and data sources to ground your agent's responses in real-world facts - Apply modern testing and debugging techniques to ensure reliable agent behavior - Deploy your agent safely within your organization's workspace environment The course starts with essential definitions and architectural basics before moving into step-by-step code implementations. You will read detailed explanations, analyze clean code snippets, and work through conceptual exercises to solidify your understanding. This course is designed for beginner developers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts looking to build their first intelligent agent. No prior experience with agent development is required. Start reading to build your first custom workspace agent today.