Practice Creating AI Agents Through High-Fidelity Simulation

The PL-7008 Helix Software-Defined Lab gives learners an interactive way to practice creating, configuring, and managing AI-powered agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio directly in their browser.

Learners complete realistic, carefully designed exercises covering agent creation, conversational topics, knowledge sources, generative AI capabilities, testing, and publishing. High-fidelity screens, interactive hotspots, and responsive interface elements closely recreate key experiences within Microsoft Copilot Studio.

There is no virtual machine to launch and no Microsoft Copilot Studio license, live environment, or temporary credentials to manage. The lab opens quickly in the browser, allowing learners to focus on practicing the targeted skills.

What Learners Can Practice

Depending on the exercises included in the course, learners may practice workflows related to:

• Creating and configuring agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Designing conversational experiences using topics and triggers
• Adding and managing knowledge sources for agent responses
• Configuring generative AI capabilities and agent instructions
• Creating and managing conversational flows
• Using variables and conditions to customize agent interactions
• Exploring actions and integrations to extend agent functionality
• Testing and refining agent responses and conversational behavior
• Publishing and managing agents
• Navigating Microsoft Copilot Studio and following common agent development workflows

Why Choose a Helix Software-Defined Lab?

Learn by Doing

Reinforce technical concepts through interactive exercises instead of passive instruction alone.

Practice Authentic Workflows

Complete tasks modeled on the interfaces, terminology, and processes used to create and manage AI-powered agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Start in the Browser

Access the learning environment without provisioning a virtual machine or connecting to a live Microsoft Copilot Studio environment.

Practice Safely

Work through guided scenarios without changing or affecting live agents, organizational data, or production environments.

Repeat Important Tasks

Revisit targeted workflows in a consistent environment to strengthen familiarity and confidence.

Focus on the Learning Objective

Each experience is purpose-built around specific skills, helping learners concentrate on the tasks they need to master.

Who Is This Lab For?

This lab is designed for:

• Learners preparing for Microsoft PL-7008 training
• Business users interested in creating AI-powered agents
• IT professionals exploring Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Developers and solution builders creating conversational AI experiences
• Power Platform users expanding their automation and AI skills
• Instructors adding interactive practice to their courses
• Training providers delivering scalable technical education
• Organizations building AI agent development skills across their teams

Software-Defined Labs and Live Labs

Helix supports different types of hands-on learning for different objectives.

Helix Software-Defined Labs provide focused, high-fidelity simulations for guided practice, repeatable exercises, and targeted skill development.

Helix Live Labs connect learners to real technology environments and support open-ended exploration, configuration, experimentation, and troubleshooting.

The two experiences are complementary. This product is a Software-Defined Lab delivered through simulation and does not provide access to a live Microsoft Copilot Studio environment.

The Helix Learning Ecosystem

Helix brings together XtremeLabs’ hands-on learning solutions, including Software-Defined Labs and live virtual machine–based labs. Through Helix Labs and Helix Exchange, learners, instructors, training providers, and organizations can access practical learning experiences across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Windows, and other technologies.

One hands-on learning ecosystem. Multiple ways to practice. The right environment for every skill.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• High-fidelity Microsoft Copilot Studio simulation
• Interactive, scenario-based exercises
• Browser-based access
• No live Microsoft Copilot Studio environment required
• No virtual machine provisioning
• Safe, consistent learning experience
• Practice aligned with AI agent creation and management skills
• Designed for business users, developers, and IT professionals

Labs are available in English.