Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator MS-900, MS-102
The Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator course is designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and manage Microsoft 365 services at an enterprise level. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate, deploy, manage, and secure Microsoft 365 services and applications to support modern workplace needs.
It covers essential areas such as tenant and service management, identity and access management, compliance and security, collaboration, and supporting enterprise-level workloads. Participants learn how to design and implement modern device services, manage Microsoft 365 governance, ensure data protection and compliance, and enable secure collaboration across an organization. By completing this course, learners gain the expertise to serve as enterprise administrators who can effectively manage Microsoft 365 environments and support business requirements through secure, reliable, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
ENTERING LEVEL REQUIREMENT
- Basic IT background: Some knowledge of networking, operating systems, Active Directory, and cloud concepts.
- Entry-level IT certifications (helpful, not always required):
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ (for foundational IT and security knowledge).
- Microsoft MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (a good starting point).
CERTIFICATIONS
For the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification, Microsoft requires candidates to first earn one of the prerequisite certifications and then pass the MS-102
- Earn an Associate-Level Certification Choose one of the following associate-level certifications to meet the prerequisite requirement:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate: (MD-102)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate: (MS-700)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- Pass the MS-102 Exam Once you have an eligible associate-level certification, you must pass the MS-102 exam, which assesses your ability to implement and manage Microsoft 365
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Microsoft 365 services and components (M365 Apps, Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Azure AD)
- Licensing options and subscriptions
- Microsoft 365 tenant architecture
- Planning a Microsoft 365 deployment
- Azure Active Directory (AAD) fundamentals
- Identity synchronization (Azure AD Connect, Pass-through Authentication, Federation)
- Authentication methods (MFA, passwordless, Windows Hello for Business)
- Conditional Access policies
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Configuring Microsoft 365 tenants
- Subscription and licensing management
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center and PowerShell administration
- Tenant roles and delegation
- Service health and monitoring
- Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services
- Microsoft 365 security capabilities (Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps)
- Data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Sensitivity labels and information protection
- Insider risk management
- eDiscovery and audit log investigations
- Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
- Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) overview
- Device enrollment and configuration policies
- Mobile Application Management (MAM)
- App deployment and update strategies
- Autopilot deployment
- BYOD vs corporate device management
- Implementing governance and compliance in Microsoft 365
- Managing usage and adoption
- Reporting and analytics (Microsoft 365 Usage Reports, Power BI integration)
- Service-level monitoring and incident response
- Hybrid identity configuration
- Exchange hybrid deployment basics
- SharePoint and OneDrive migration strategies
- Teams and Skype for Business coexistence/migration
- Data migration tools and methods
- MS-100 (Identity and Services):
- Design and implement Microsoft 365 services
- Manage user identity and roles
- Manage access and authentication
- Plan Office 365 workloads and applications
- MS-101 (Mobility and Security):
- Implement modern device services
- Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management
- Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance
COURSE BRIEF
- Course Title: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator (MS-900, MS-102)
- Duration: 1 Month instructor-led Training
- Level: Beginner to Advance Level
- Format: Online Training with Series of Projects
- Regular Assignments & Case Studies
SCHEDULES
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Duration: 1hr Everyday
- Time: 9pm (CST)