MS-102T00 Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials

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Course Overview

Did you know that 73% of IT professionals say identity management is their most complex challenge, yet only 12% feel truly confident managing it? That confidence gap represents both the biggest obstacle and the greatest opportunity in your IT career. In this course, you'll bridge that gap by mastering the four critical pillars that separate overwhelmed administrators from confident Microsoft 365 Administrator Essentials experts.

This comprehensive course covers the essential elements every administrator must master: strategic tenant management that scales with your organization, seamless identity synchronization that connects your hybrid environment, robust security frameworks that stop threats before they start, and compliance management that keeps auditors smiling and executives sleeping soundly.

This course is essential for professionals pursuing the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert credential.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for persons aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Administrator role and have completed at least one of the Microsoft 365 role-based administrator certification paths.

Course Objectives

    This course provides hands-on experience across the following key elements of Microsoft 365 administration: tenant setup, user identity, Microsoft 365 security and compliance, and hybrid integration. After completion, participants will be able to:

    • Configure Microsoft 365 tenants, subscriptions, roles, and licenses
    • Implement Microsoft 365 identity synchronization using Microsoft Entra tools like Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync
    • Manage Microsoft 365 Apps installation and client connectivity
    • Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Exchange Online Protection, and threat intelligence
    • Apply Microsoft Purview features like retention policies, insider risk, and sensitivity labels
    • Monitor Microsoft Secure Score and implement compliance features for regulatory requirements

Course Outline

Module 1: Configure Your Microsoft 365 Tenant

  • Set up and configure your Microsoft 365 environment
  • Manage users, licenses, and mail contacts
  • Create and manage groups in Microsoft 365
  • Add and configure custom domains
  • Set up client connectivity for Microsoft 365 Apps

Module 2: Microsoft 365 Tenant Management

  • Manage organizational profile and subscription settings
  • Configure administrative roles and permissions
  • Monitor service health and tenant-level alerts
  • Optimize Microsoft 365 app deployment and management

Module 3: Implement Identity Synchronization

  • Plan for and implement Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync
  • Configure hybrid identity and authentication methods
  • Manage synchronized users and password options

Module 4: Explore Security Metrics in Microsoft 365 Defender

  • Understand common threat vectors and breach scenarios
  • Use Microsoft Secure Score to measure security posture
  • Explore Identity Protection insights and metrics

Module 5: Manage Your Security Services in Microsoft 365 Defender

  • Configure Exchange Online Protection
  • Implement Safe Attachments and Safe Links policies
  • Manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Module 6: Implement Threat Protection by Using Microsoft 365 Defender

  • Explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Use Microsoft 365 Defender portal for threat detection and response

Module 7: Explore Data Governance in Microsoft 365

  • Understand data lifecycle and retention principles
  • Manage data archiving and Microsoft Purview Message Encryption
  • Explore tools for insider risk management and data loss prevention

Module 8: Implement Compliance in Microsoft 365

  • Plan and configure Microsoft Purview compliance solutions
  • Apply data classification, sensitivity labels, and encryption
  • Implement policies for regulatory and internal compliance

Module 9: Manage Compliance in Microsoft 365

  • Monitor compliance scores and reports
  • Adjust policies and configurations based on compliance insights
  • Maintain ongoing governance across your Microsoft 365 tenant

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Eastern time

This is a 5-day class

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Register When Time Where How
Register 08/18/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 09/22/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 10/20/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 11/10/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 12/08/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT

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