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We are pleased to announce that all Microsoft 365 users can now access Microsoft Copilot Academy to improve their AI and Copilot skills. This academy – curated by Microsoft experts – provides a comprehensive, structured learning experience designed to help users master the use of Copilot through hands-on learning activities and experiences. Click here to learn more about what Copilot Academy includes.

Last year, we announced the academy was available to all Microsoft 365 Copilot users. We have now lifted the Copilot license requirement, giving immediate access to any user with a Microsoft 365 license. No additional registration or administrative action is required to start using Copilot Academy. Please see appendix 1 for an updated table that lists the licenses that grant access to Copilot Academy.

Use Copilot Academy to train users before assigning Copilot licenses

The new licensing structure for Copilot Academy unlocks a new scenario for administrators – ensuring users commit to Copilot training through the academy before receiving a Copilot license. Administrators can now use Copilot Academy as a tool to teach users how to leverage Copilot before a license has been assigned. This allows users to see the value of Copilot and learn how it can maximize their productivity throughout the workday. Upskilling before receiving a license encourages faster time-to-value with Copilot and helps identify workstreams where Copilot will have the greatest impact.

View of Microsoft Copilot Academy. The academy is accessed through the Academies tab on the menu bar.

Microsoft 365 users can access the Copilot Academy by navigating to the Academies tab in Viva Learning and selecting Microsoft Copilot Academy or accessing the academy link directly at https://aka.ms/copilotacademy. Additionally, the AI & Copilot Resources provider options help users easily browse or filter Copilot Academy content. Users can browse Copilot Academy materials on the Viva Learning homepage or filter searches with the Provider filter option.

Admin experience

All learning administrators can configure the visibility of Microsoft Copilot Academy – this includes Knowledge Admins, Knowledge Managers, and users with administrator access provided by feature access management. The tenant-wide default for Copilot Academy access is set to everyone but can be changed to Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensed Users – restricting the academy to only those with the Copilot license.

Administrators can control the content provider that powers Copilot Academy through a dedicated provider called AI & Copilot Resources, accessible in the Admin tab in Viva Learning under Manage Providers. This will now appear alongside other default learning providers like Microsoft Learn, Microsoft 365 Training, and LinkedIn Learning. The AI & Copilot Resources provider can be added or deleted in the Manage Providers tab, and provider permissions can be managed in the Manage Permissions tab under the Admin menu. Additionally, the AI & Copilot Resources provider can be disabled, which will disable all learning paths within Copilot Academy.

For an in-depth feature breakdown, click here to review the complete documentation on Microsoft Learn.

Administrators can manage permissions for the– AI & Copilot Resources content provider powering the Microsoft Copilot Academy.

Looking ahead

Upcoming functionality the team is currently working on to enhance the Microsoft Copilot Academy includes:

• Support for custom group access to Copilot Academy – this would enable administrators to provide access to the academy through security groups


• Notification settings – administrators will have the option to configure (and disable if desired) the default monthly notifications.

Appendix 1: Users with any of the licenses below can now access Copilot Academy