MicrosoftLearning · ChrisHowd · Mar 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026 · Mar 11, 2026
diff --git a/Instructions/Concepts/How to scope vibe coding lab exercise.md b/Instructions/Concepts/How to scope vibe coding lab exercise.md
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+---
+lab:
+  title: How to scope vibe coding lab exercise
+  description: Vibe coding lab exercises should be scoped to focus on specific tasks and outcomes, ensuring that participants can effectively learn and apply the concepts within a limited timeframe.
+  duration: 5 minutes
+  level: 200
+---
+
 # How to scope vibe coding lab exercise
 
 Vibe coding lab exercises should be scoped to focus on specific tasks and outcomes, ensuring that participants can effectively learn and apply the concepts within a limited timeframe. 

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_github_copilot_sdk_lab.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_github_copilot_sdk_lab.md
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Prepare - Configure your GitHub Copilot SDK lab environment'
-    description: 'Review the lab requirements and configure resources for the GitHub Copilot SDK exercises.'
+  title: Prepare - Configure your GitHub Copilot SDK lab environment
+  description: Review the lab requirements and configure resources for the GitHub Copilot SDK exercises.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Configure your GitHub Copilot SDK lab environment

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_github_dev_kit_lab.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_github_dev_kit_lab.md
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Prepare - Configure your GitHub Spec Kit lab environment'
-    description: 'Review the lab requirements and configure resources for the GitHub Spec Kit exercises.'
+  title: Prepare - Configure your GitHub Spec Kit lab environment
+  description: Review the lab requirements and configure resources for the GitHub Spec Kit exercises.
+  duration: 40 minutes
+  level: 200
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Configure your GitHub Spec Kit lab environment

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_lab_environment.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_lab_environment.md
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Prepare - Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises'
-    description: 'Review lab requirements and configure resources before starting GitHub Copilot exercises.'
+  title: Prepare - Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises
+  description: Review lab requirements and configure resources before starting GitHub Copilot exercises.
+  duration: 15 minutes
+  level: 200
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_lab_environment_py.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_configure_lab_environment_py.md
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Prepare - Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises (Python)'
-    description: 'Review lab requirements and configure resources before starting GitHub Copilot exercises.'
+  title: Prepare - Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises (Python)
+  description: Review lab requirements and configure resources before starting GitHub Copilot exercises.
+  duration: 20 minutes
+  level: 200
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Configure your lab environment for GitHub Copilot exercises

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_enable_github_copilot_in_visual_studio_code.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_00_enable_github_copilot_in_visual_studio_code.md
@@ -1,7 +1,12 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Prepare - Enable GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code'
-    description: 'Complete the steps required to enable GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Prepare - Enable GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code
+  description: Complete the steps required to enable GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 10 minutes
+  level: 200
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Enable GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_01_examine_settings_interface.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_01_examine_settings_interface.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Examine GitHub Copilot settings and user interface features'
-    description: 'Learn how to configure GitHub Copilot settings and how to access GitHub Copilot features in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Examine GitHub Copilot settings and user interface features
+  description: Learn how to configure GitHub Copilot settings and how to access GitHub Copilot features in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 25 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Examine GitHub Copilot settings and user interface features

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_02_analyze_document_code.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_02_analyze_document_code.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to analyze new or unfamiliar code and how to generate documentation using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to analyze new or unfamiliar code and how to generate documentation using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 20 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_02_analyze_document_code_py.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_02_analyze_document_code_py.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot (Python)'
-    description: 'Learn how to analyze new or unfamiliar code and how to generate documentation using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot (Python)
+  description: Learn how to analyze new or unfamiliar code and how to generate documentation using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 20 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Analyze and document code using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_03_develop_code_features.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_03_develop_code_features.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to accelerate the development of new code features using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to accelerate the development of new code features using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_03_develop_code_features_py.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_03_develop_code_features_py.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot (Python)'
-    description: 'Learn how to accelerate the development of new code features using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot (Python)
+  description: Learn how to accelerate the development of new code features using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Develop new code features using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_04_develop_unit_tests_pytest.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_04_develop_unit_tests_pytest.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot (Python)'
-    description: 'Learn how to accelerate the development of unit tests using GitHub in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot (Python)
+  description: Learn how to accelerate the development of unit tests using GitHub in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 25 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_04_develop_unit_tests_xunit.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_04_develop_unit_tests_xunit.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to accelerate the development of unit tests using GitHub in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to accelerate the development of unit tests using GitHub in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 25 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Develop unit tests using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_05_refactor_improve_existing_code.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_05_refactor_improve_existing_code.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to refactor and improve existing code sections using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to refactor and improve existing code sections using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_05_refactor_improve_existing_code_py.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_05_refactor_improve_existing_code_py.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot (Python)'
-    description: 'Learn how to refactor and improve existing code sections using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot (Python)
+  description: Learn how to refactor and improve existing code sections using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Refactor existing code using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_06_vibe_coding_prototype_ecommerce_app.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_06_vibe_coding_prototype_ecommerce_app.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Get started with vibe coding using GitHub Copilot Agent'
-    description: 'Learn how to create a prototype app using a vibe coding process and GitHub Copilot Agent.'
+  title: Exercise - Get started with vibe coding using GitHub Copilot Agent
+  description: Learn how to create a prototype app using a vibe coding process and GitHub Copilot Agent.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Get started with vibe coding using GitHub Copilot Agent

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_07_consolidate_duplicate_code.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_07_consolidate_duplicate_code.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Consolidate duplicate code using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to analyze a complex codebase and consolidate duplicated code logic using GitHub Copilot tools.'
+  title: Exercise - Consolidate duplicate code using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to analyze a complex codebase and consolidate duplicated code logic using GitHub Copilot tools.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Consolidate duplicate code using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_08_refactor_large_functions.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_08_refactor_large_functions.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Refactor large functions using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to analyze complex code and refactor large functions into smaller, more focused methods using GitHub Copilot tools.'
+  title: Exercise - Refactor large functions using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to analyze complex code and refactor large functions into smaller, more focused methods using GitHub Copilot tools.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Refactor large functions using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_09_simplify_complex_conditionals.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_09_simplify_complex_conditionals.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Simplify complex conditionals using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to refactor complex conditional logic in C# codebases using GitHub Copilot tools.'
+  title: Exercise - Simplify complex conditionals using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to refactor complex conditional logic in C# codebases using GitHub Copilot tools.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Simplify complex conditionals using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_10_implement_performance_profiling.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_10_implement_performance_profiling.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Implement performance profiling using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to identify and address performance bottlenecks and code inefficiencies using GitHub Copilot tools.'
+  title: Exercise - Implement performance profiling using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to identify and address performance bottlenecks and code inefficiencies using GitHub Copilot tools.
+  duration: 30 minutes
+  level: 200
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Implement performance profiling using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_11_resolve_github_issues.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_11_resolve_github_issues.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Resolve GitHub issues using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to identify and resolve code security vulnerabilities using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.'
+  title: Exercise - Resolve GitHub issues using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to identify and resolve code security vulnerabilities using GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.
+  duration: 40 minutes
+  level: 300
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Resolve GitHub issues using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_12_resolve_github_secret_scanning_alerts.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_12_resolve_github_secret_scanning_alerts.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Resolve GitHub secret scanning alerts using GitHub Copilot'
-    description: 'Learn how to manage GitHub secret scanning alerts and how to use GitHub Copilot’s Ask and Agent modes to remediate hard-coded secrets.'
+  title: Exercise - Resolve GitHub secret scanning alerts using GitHub Copilot
+  description: Learn how to manage GitHub secret scanning alerts and how to use GitHub Copilot’s Ask and Agent modes to remediate hard-coded secrets.
+  duration: 40 minutes
+  level: 300
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Resolve GitHub secret scanning alerts using GitHub Copilot

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_13_get-started-spec-driven-development.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_13_get-started-spec-driven-development.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Develop a greenfield application using GitHub Spec Kit'
-    description: 'Learn how to install GitHub Spec Kit and how to use GitHub Spec Kit workflows to implement the spec-driven development methodology for a greenfield application.'
+  title: Exercise - Develop a greenfield application using GitHub Spec Kit
+  description: Learn how to install GitHub Spec Kit and how to use GitHub Spec Kit workflows to implement the spec-driven development methodology for a greenfield application.
+  duration: 60 minutes
+  level: 300
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Develop a greenfield application using GitHub Spec Kit

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_14_implement-spec-driven-development.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_14_implement-spec-driven-development.md
@@ -1,7 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Implement a product feature using GitHub Spec Kit'
-    description: 'Learn how to add new features to existing applications using GitHub Spec Kit workflows, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Copilot.'
+  title: Exercise - Implement a product feature using GitHub Spec Kit
+  description: Learn how to add new features to existing applications using GitHub Spec Kit workflows, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Copilot.
+  duration: 75 minutes
+  level: 400
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Implement a product feature using GitHub Spec Kit

diff --git a/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_15_configure_customize_github_copilot_vscode.md b/Instructions/Labs/LAB_AK_15_configure_customize_github_copilot_vscode.md
@@ -1,9 +1,13 @@
 ---
 lab:
-    title: 'Exercise - Configure GitHub Copilot instructions and create custom agents'
-    description: 'Learn how to configure a C# project to use custom GitHub Copilot instructions and create custom agents that collaborate through handoffs to complete multi-step development tasks.'
-    level: 300
-    duration: 50 minutes
+  title: Exercise - Configure GitHub Copilot instructions and create custom agents
+  description: Learn how to configure a C# project to use custom GitHub Copilot instructions and create custom agents that collaborate through handoffs to complete multi-step development tasks.
+  level: 300
+  duration: 50 minutes
+  islab: true
+  primarytopics:
+    - GitHub
+    - Visual Studio Code
 ---
 
 # Configure GitHub Copilot instructions and create custom agents