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AB-900: Microsoft 365 & Copilot Fundamentals

Understand how Microsoft 365 and Copilot work together, how they are secured and how organisations adopt them — in one practical day.

  • 8 hours of live, trainer-led teaching
  • Microsoft 365 apps, services and admin basics
  • Copilot capabilities, data protection and adoption
  • Identity, security and compliance explained in plain language
  • Replaces our former MS-900 fundamentals course
Aligned to Microsoft exam AB-900
Duration
1 Day | 8 Hrs
Next batch
Batches on request
Delivery
Live Online · Onsite · Corporate
Level
Beginner
Exam
AB-900
Language
English

Why learn AB-900 with Ace Skills

  • Copilot, demystified

    See exactly how Copilot uses your organisation’s data and permissions, and what it can and cannot do today.

  • Protect data before rollout

    Sensitivity labels, permissions and oversharing reviews are explained so Copilot does not surface the wrong files.

  • Microsoft 365 in one picture

    Apps, services, identity and admin tools are connected into one clear model for technical and business roles alike.

  • Adoption that delivers value

    A practical checklist covers readiness, training and measuring impact, which helps teams justify Copilot investment.

Course overview

Most organisations already run on Microsoft 365, and many are now deciding how to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot. Those decisions involve more than licences: who can see which data, how sensitive files are protected, how users are trained and how value is measured. This one-day course gives professionals and decision-makers a clear, practical picture of all of it.

The morning covers Microsoft 365 itself — productivity and collaboration apps, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams — together with the admin centres, licensing concepts and the way identity is managed through Microsoft Entra ID. You then look at how Microsoft 365 is secured, including multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview.

The afternoon focuses on Copilot: how it uses Microsoft Graph and organisational data, what it can do across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, how permissions and sensitivity labels shape its answers, and how agents extend it. Short demonstrations and guided exercises show effective prompting and responsible use.

The day closes with adoption planning: readiness checks, data oversharing risks, change management and measuring impact, plus practice questions on the main concepts.

Microsoft has not listed a direct successor to MS-900, which retired on 31 March 2026. Some sources cite AB-900 as the relevant fundamentals exam; we will confirm the exam before this course is published, so check Microsoft Learn before booking any exam.

Key features

  • Clear tour of Microsoft 365 services and admin centres
  • Copilot capabilities shown across everyday apps
  • Data protection and oversharing risks explained
  • Prompting exercises for responsible Copilot use
  • Adoption planning checklist for organisations
  • Course completion certificate from Ace Skills Consulting

Who should attend

  • Business decision-makers evaluating Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • IT professionals new to Microsoft 365
  • Adoption, change and training leads
  • Sales and pre-sales staff working with Microsoft 365
  • Learners who were preparing for the retired MS-900 exam

Prerequisites

  • No technical background required
  • Everyday familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook, Word and Teams
  • A laptop with a modern browser

Curriculum

1 Day · 8 Hours · 5 Modules · 4 Labs

  1. Microsoft 365 services

    • Productivity and collaboration apps
    • Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams
    • Microsoft 365 admin center and licensing concepts
    • Endpoint management with Intune overview
    • Lab: Explore the Microsoft 365 admin center and service health · 25 min

    Identity, security and compliance

    • Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity
    • MFA and Conditional Access
    • Microsoft Defender XDR overview
    • Microsoft Purview: sensitivity labels and data loss prevention
    • Lab: Review sign-in protection and a sensitivity label · 25 min

    Microsoft 365 Copilot

    • How Copilot uses Microsoft Graph and permissions
    • Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
    • Copilot Chat and agents
    • Writing effective prompts
    • Responsible AI and data privacy
    • Lab: Guided prompting exercises across Microsoft 365 apps · 45 min

    Adoption and governance

    • Readiness assessment and oversharing risks
    • Copilot settings and controls for admins
    • Change management and training
    • Measuring usage and impact
    • Lab: Draft a Copilot readiness checklist for your team · 25 min

    Review

    • Key concepts recap
    • Practice questions with explained answers

Skills you will gain

  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint & OneDrive
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Conditional Access
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Sensitivity labels
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Prompting
  • Copilot adoption

Tools & technologies

  • Microsoft 365 admin center
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Purview portal

Certification exam

Exam details
Exam nameMicrosoft 365 and Copilot Fundamentals (AB-900)
Exam codeAB-900
Voucher includedNo — book directly with the vendor

Skill areas measured

  1. Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
  2. Describe identity, security and compliance in Microsoft 365
  3. Describe Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities
  4. Describe Copilot administration, data protection and adoption

Exam details are pending verification. Vendors change exams; confirm on the official vendor page before booking. Official exam page (opens in a new tab)

Schedule & Pricing

Live Online

Individual

Price on request

  • 8 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • 4 hands-on labs
  • Ace Skills course completion certificate

Onsite

At your office or our centre

Pricing depends on location, group size and dates.

  • Delivered at your premises or an Ace centre
  • Same curriculum and labs as live online
  • Dates planned around your team

Corporate / Team

Private batch for your organisation

A private batch with content adapted to your environment and goals.

  • Customised curriculum
  • Private batch, online or onsite
  • Progress and assessment reports
  • GST invoice and PO-based billing

No public batches scheduled — Talk to an Advisor for a private batch.

Projects & labs you will build

  • Day 1 · 45 min

    Guided prompting exercises across Microsoft 365 apps

Your certificate

Certificate of Completion — Ace Skills Consulting

Awarded on completing the course. It records the course title and training hours, and you can share it on your LinkedIn profile.

The Microsoft certification itself is awarded by Microsoft when you pass exam AB-900.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct replacement for MS-900?

Microsoft has not announced a direct successor to MS-900. AB-900 is cited by some sources, and we will confirm the exam on Microsoft Learn before this course is published.

Do I need a Copilot licence to attend?

No. Copilot features are demonstrated and practised in a lab tenant, so you do not need your own licence.

Is this course useful without taking an exam?

Yes. Many attendees use it to plan a Copilot rollout or understand Microsoft 365 before a new role.

What if the exam details change?

We will update the course and this page once Microsoft confirms the exam. Always check Microsoft Learn before booking.

Can you run a private batch for our team?

Yes. We run private online or onsite batches for corporate teams, and we can weight the labs towards your Copilot rollout plans. Request a corporate quote with your team size and preferred dates.

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