MS-102: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Course Overview
Duration: 5 Days
Course Retirement Notice: Microsoft will retire the MS-102 exam and Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification on October 31, 2026. Microsoft has introduced AB-650: Administering Microsoft 365 and AI Services, aligned with the new Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate certification.
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert training introduces participants to administering Microsoft 365 environments, including tenant management, identity and access, security, threat protection, and compliance. The course covers Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, identity synchronization, and administration of Microsoft 365 services.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to develop practical knowledge of administering and securing Microsoft 365 environments.
By the end of this course, participants should have a better understanding of how to:
- Configure and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
- Manage users, groups, roles, and Microsoft Entra identity and access
- Implement identity synchronization and access controls
- Manage security and threat protection with Microsoft Defender XDR
- Implement information protection, data governance, and compliance with Microsoft Purview
Who Should Attend?
- Microsoft 365 Administrators
- Systems Administrators
- Microsoft 365 Security Administrators
- IT professionals responsible for Microsoft 365 environments
Course Prerequisites
Functional experience with Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Entra ID is recommended. Working knowledge of networking, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS, PowerShell, security, and compliance concepts may also be helpful.
What’s included?
- Authorized Courseware
- Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
- Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
- Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
- Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
- Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation
With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.
Methods
- Instructor-Led (the best training format we offer)
- Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor-Led
- Self-Paced Video
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| Start | Finish | Public Price | Public Enroll | Private Price | Private Enroll |
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| 12/8/2025 | 12/12/2025 | ||||
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| 8/17/2026 | 8/21/2026 | ||||
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| 9/28/2026 | 10/2/2026 | ||||
| 10/19/2026 | 10/23/2026 | ||||
| 11/9/2026 | 11/13/2026 | ||||
| 11/30/2026 | 12/4/2026 | ||||
| 12/21/2026 | 12/25/2026 | ||||
| 1/11/2027 | 1/15/2027 |
Course Curriculum
1 – Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration
- Microsoft 365 tenant configuration and management
- Organizational settings, subscriptions, and services
- Users, groups, licenses, and administrative roles
2 – Identity and Access Management
- Microsoft Entra ID and identity synchronization
- Authentication and access management
- Hybrid identity and administrative access
3 – Microsoft 365 Security
- Microsoft Defender XDR security services
- Threat protection and security monitoring
- Protecting Microsoft 365 users and workloads
4 – Information Protection and Compliance
- Microsoft Purview information protection
- Data loss prevention and data governance
- Retention, sensitivity, and compliance management
