Hands-on Labs
Choose from quick exercises and in-depth guided labs. Each lab is self-contained and can be completed independently.
Getting Started
| Lab | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Copilot CLI: Zero to Hero | ~1 hour | Learn GitHub Copilot CLI from first install to advanced agentic workflows |
| Getting Work Done with GitHub Copilot App | ~75–90 minutes | Assess product launch readiness with coordinated artifacts, an interactive dashboard, and recurring status automation |
| Copilot SDK | ~1 hour | Build a Smart Changelog Generator CLI using the Copilot SDK |
Intermediate
| Lab | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP: Atlassian Jira and Confluence | ~30 min | Use MCP to integrate with Jira and Confluence |
| Agentic Workflows Repo Analyzer | ~45 min | Create a GitHub Agentic Workflow for weekly repository health reports |
| Customization in 90 Minutes | ~90 min | Build an SDLC multi-agent framework with skills, agents, orchestration, and model optimization |
| Context Engineering — Every Token Counts | ~2 hours | Measure, optimize, and engineer AI context windows — cutting token waste and reducing costs |
| APM in 60 Minutes | ~60 min | Package, publish, and consume AI agent primitives with APM — build a plugin repo and a marketplace repo |
Advanced
| Lab | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Build your MCP Server | ~1 hour | Create your first MCP server |
Looking for a structured learning path? Check out the Copilot Customization Workshop for a guided, multi-module experience.