The Copilot Compass (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by APress, Berkley, 2026
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Paperback. In a world where AI is rapidly becoming embedded in everyday tools, this book helps you cutthrough the noise to understand Microsofts growing Copilot ecosystem and confidently choose theright tool for the right task.Youll start by untangling the different Copilot experiences in Microsoft 365. From there, youll exploreagents, learning why they matter and how they enable powerful automation without requiring deepcoding skills.Along the way, youll get plain-language explanations of the buzzwords that make this space feeloverwhelming and a realistic view of what AI can and cant do. By the end of the book, you wont justknow the difference between a bot, a workflow, and an agent; youll know exactly when each is the rightchoice and how to apply them with confidence.What You will Learn: Choose the right Copilot or agent for specific business scenarios Understand how large language models work behind the scenes Interpret common AI terminology without the jargon Distinguish between bots, workflows, and agents and when to use each Identify strong AI use cases and avoid common pitfalls Who This Book Is ForBusiness users, developers and Power Platform makers This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Copilot Compass (Paperback)
- Author
- April Dunnam
- Publisher
- APress, Berkley
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798868826542
In a world where AI is rapidly becoming embedded in everyday tools, this book helps you cut
through the noise to understand Microsoft’s growing Copilot ecosystem and confidently choose the
right tool for the right task.
You’ll start by untangling the different Copilot experiences in Microsoft 365. From there, you’ll explore
agents, learning why they matter and how they enable powerful automation without requiring deep
coding skills.
Along the way, you’ll get plain-language explanations of the buzzwords that make this space feel
overwhelming and a realistic view of what AI can and can’t do. By the end of the book, you won’t just
know the difference between a bot, a workflow, and an agent; you’ll know exactly when each is the right
choice and how to apply them with confidence.
What You will Learn:
• Choose the right Copilot or agent for specific business scenarios
• Understand how large language models work behind the scenes
• Interpret common AI terminology without the jargon
• Distinguish between bots, workflows, and agents and when to use each
• Identify strong AI use cases and avoid common pitfalls
Who This Book Is For
Business users, developers and Power Platform makers
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About the Author
April Dunnam is a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, where she helps thousands of professionals around the world understand and adopt low-code, AI, and automation technologies. With a background as a SharePoint and .NET developer, she brings a rare mix of deep technical expertise and an approachable teaching style that makes complex topics accessible to everyone.
April is an international speaker, YouTube creator, and Pluralsight author. Her YouTube channel, followed by tens of thousands of makers and developers, is known for breaking down Microsoft Power Platform and AI concepts in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to understand.
She has been at the forefront of the shift from apps and workflows to Copilot and AI agents, advising organizations and communities on how to use these new tools effectively. April is passionate about empowering people—whether they are business users, IT pros, or developers—to harness AI in ways that drive real impact.
When she is not creating content or speaking at events, you’ll likely find her making music with her band or spending time with her family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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