FAQ – Microsoft 365 Business Premium: Securing the Modern Workplace in the Age of AI
What is the course price?
The course costs NOK 20,000 for three days of instructor-led training. Course materials and hands-on labs are included.
How long is the course?
The course runs over three days and combines technical presentations, practical demonstrations, real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered as instructor-led training with a combination of conceptual explanations, practical demonstrations and hands-on labs. Participants explore Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI agents and Microsoft Purview through practical business scenarios.
Who should attend this course?
The course is designed for IT professionals and decision-makers responsible for implementing, administering and securing Microsoft 365 and AI solutions, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
- IT Professionals and Microsoft 365 Administrators
- IT Consultants and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
- Security and Compliance Professionals
- IT Managers and Technical Decision Makers
- Professionals responsible for Microsoft 365 and AI security
What are the prerequisites?
Participants should have a basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services and administration, familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, users, groups and permissions, and basic knowledge of cloud security and data protection concepts. General awareness of Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI is recommended.
Do I need previous experience with Microsoft Purview?
No. Previous experience with Microsoft Purview or advanced AI security is not required. The course introduces the relevant concepts before moving into practical security and compliance scenarios.
What will I learn during the course?
You will learn how Microsoft 365 Business Premium can support a secure, productive and AI-ready Modern Workplace. After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
- Explain the concept of a secure Modern Workplace
- Understand the architecture of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Cowork and AI agents
- Identify security and data protection implications of AI adoption
- Understand the role of Microsoft Purview in information protection
- Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
- Apply Information Protection capabilities to sensitive business data
- Explore Data Security Posture Management and AI observability
- Support secure AI adoption while maintaining control over organisational data
Is the course hands-on?
Yes. The course includes hands-on labs, practical demonstrations and real-world scenarios. Participants explore how to implement data protection and security controls in Microsoft 365 environments.
How is the course structured?
The programme is divided into three days:
- Day 1: Microsoft 365 Business Premium, the evolving Modern Workplace and modern working practices.
- Day 2: Microsoft 365 Copilot, Cowork, AI agents, Copilot architecture, security implications and an introduction to Microsoft Purview.
- Day 3: Implementing Microsoft Purview for Copilot and AI, including Data Loss Prevention, Information Protection, Data Security Posture Management and AI observability.
What is Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium combines productivity, collaboration, identity, device management and security capabilities in a solution designed for small and medium-sized organisations. The course explores how these capabilities can support a secure Modern Workplace.
How does the course address Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents?
The course explains how Microsoft 365 Copilot, Cowork and AI agents work, with particular attention to architecture, data access and security implications. Participants learn why appropriate information protection and governance are important when introducing AI into business processes.
What will I learn about Microsoft Purview?
You will explore how Microsoft Purview helps organisations classify, protect and govern sensitive information. The course introduces Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Data Security Posture Management, including their relevance to Microsoft Copilot and AI usage.
Does the course cover Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?
Yes. Data Loss Prevention is a key topic on Day 3. Participants explore how DLP controls can help organisations reduce the risk of inappropriate sharing or exposure of sensitive information when using Microsoft 365 and AI services.
Does the course cover AI governance and data security?
Yes. The course addresses the security implications of AI adoption and introduces data protection, information governance and AI observability capabilities to help organisations use AI responsibly.
Is the course suitable for small and medium-sized businesses?
Yes. The programme places particular emphasis on how small and medium-sized businesses can use Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft Purview to establish practical security and data protection measures while adopting AI capabilities.
Who is the instructor?
The course is delivered by Alex de Jong, an experienced Microsoft trainer and Cloud Solutions Architect specialising in Microsoft 365, Azure and Modern Workplace technologies. He brings extensive experience in technical training and helps participants understand the practical business value of Microsoft technologies.
Does the course lead to a certification?
No. This is a standalone training course and does not lead to a Microsoft certification or other formal qualification.
Is an exam included?
No. The course does not include an exam and is not designed as certification preparation. The focus is on practical knowledge and skills for securing Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled workplaces.
What is included in the course?
The course includes course materials and hands-on labs, providing participants with learning resources and practical exercises covering Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview.
Why should I attend this course?
The course helps organisations understand how to adopt modern collaboration and AI capabilities without losing control over sensitive business information. By combining Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Purview, participants gain practical knowledge to improve security, support compliance and build a more AI-ready workplace.
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