Microsoft 365 Administrator

• Course Overview
  The MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator course is designed for IT professionals who want to master the core services
  and features of Microsoft 365. This course equips you with the expertise to deploy, manage, secure, and monitor
  Microsoft 365 environments across enterprise organizations.
  You will learn how to manage identities, implement and maintain compliance and security, and support Microsoft 365
  core services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and more. This course also prepares you for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification exam.
• Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Configure and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant, including organizational settings, domains, user identities, and licensing.
• Manage Microsoft 365 core services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise.
• Implement and manage identity synchronization using Azure AD Connect and configure hybrid identity environments.
• Secure Microsoft 365 environments using Microsoft Defender solutions, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and secure access controls.
• Configure threat protection and monitoring with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Implement compliance solutions including data loss prevention (DLP), retention policies, message encryption, and insider risk management through Microsoft Purview.
• Analyze and improve organizational security posture using Microsoft Secure Score and threat intelligence tools.
• Deploy and support Microsoft 365 Apps across devices, enabling a productive and collaborative workforce.
• Plan and implement policies for data governance, archiving, and compliance auditing aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.

• Audience profiles
  • Microsoft 365 Administrators: Professionals who manage and maintain Microsoft 365 services within an enterprise environment. They perform tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud-based services.
  • IT Professionals and System Administrators: Individuals responsible for identity, security, compliance, and supporting Microsoft 365 workloads including Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and more.
  • Cloud Administrators: Professionals transitioning from traditional on-premises environments to cloud-based Microsoft 365 solutions and hybrid setups.
  • Candidates for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Certification: Learners preparing to validate their skills and earn an advanced-level certification in Microsoft 365 administration.
• Prerequisites
  • A solid understanding of basic networking and server administration concepts
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 workloads and services
  • Experience with PowerShell and basic identity management (e.g., Active Directory)