What's New in 2026
AB-730 is part of Microsoft's new AI Business Solutions certification track launched in 2026. It is designed for business users — not developers or IT admins — who want to use AI tools effectively in their daily work.
Course Overview
The AB-730 certification validates your ability to use Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI tools to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and drive better business outcomes in your daily work. This 1-day instructor-led course is designed for business professionals — not developers or IT administrators — who work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams and want to get significantly more done using AI. You will learn to write effective prompts, use Copilot across all Microsoft 365 apps, create and work with Copilot agents, and apply AI responsibly in a business context. No coding required.
What You Will Learn
- Understand generative AI concepts and responsible AI principles
- Write effective prompts to get high-quality outputs from Microsoft Copilot
- Use Copilot in Microsoft Word to draft, summarise, and rewrite documents
- Use Copilot in Excel for data analysis, formulas, and insights
- Use Copilot in PowerPoint to create and enhance presentations
- Use Copilot in Outlook to manage email and meeting summaries
- Use Copilot in Teams for meeting transcription, notes, and action items
- Create and interact with Copilot agents for workflow automation
Certification & Exam
Exam AB-730: AI Business Professional. Exam fee: $99 USD. Duration: approximately 45 minutes. Certification: Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional. Annual renewal required.