M65 Copilot Agents: The Researcher Agent

Greg introduces the Researcher agent and explains what learners will cover throughout the course. You’ll get a high-level look at how Researcher fits into the Microsoft 365 Copilot experience and why it matters for modern knowledge work. This module sets expectations for using the agent as a research assistant while still reviewing and validating its output.

Learn how research workflows are changing and why users need better ways to gather, organize, and synthesize information. Greg explains the challenges of modern research, including information overload, scattered sources, and the time required to turn raw material into useful insight. This module frames where the Researcher agent can help and where human direction remains essential.

Greg explains how the Researcher agent works at a practical level and what users should understand before relying on it. You’ll learn how it can help gather and synthesize information, along with important limitations around accuracy, source quality, context, and interpretation. This module helps learners use Researcher more responsibly and with better expectations.

Take a guided tour of the Researcher agent experience. Greg walks through where to find key options, how to start a research task, and how to interpret the results Researcher provides. This module helps learners become comfortable with the interface before moving into full demonstrations.

See the Researcher agent applied to a strategic market analysis scenario. Greg demonstrates how to frame a research request, gather relevant information, and turn the agent’s output into a useful starting point for evaluating market conditions, competitors, opportunities, and business direction. This module shows how Researcher can support higher-level analysis while still requiring human review and interpretation.

Greg continues with a second demonstration focused on workforce ROI. You’ll see how the Researcher agent can help explore the value of workforce investments, summarize relevant considerations, and support a more informed business case. This module reinforces how to guide Researcher with clear goals and evaluate its output before using it in planning or decision-making.

Greg wraps up the course by reviewing the key takeaways for using the Researcher agent effectively. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what Researcher can do, where its limitations are, and how to use it as a support tool for research, synthesis, and planning. This final module helps learners move forward with practical next steps for applying Researcher in their own work.