Microsoft 365 Administrator
Expert (MS-102)
This 35-40 hour advanced masterclass covers tenant-level planning, identity synchronization, advanced
security with Microsoft Defender XDR, and comprehensive compliance management.
Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102)
The Microsoft Azure Administrator certification is designed for IT professionals who manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure environments. As organizations increasingly shift their infrastructure to the cloud, there is a massive demand for skilled administrators who can manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, and oversee virtual networking, storage, and compute resources. This course is the definitive, job-focused path for mastering the foundational skills required by hiring managers in the cloud domain. Unlike theoretical courses, our training integrates performance-based labs to ensure you can handle real-world Azure deployments, setting a solid foundation for advanced roles in cloud architecture and security.The Microsoft Azure Administrator certification is designed for IT professionals who manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure environments. As organizations increasingly shift their infrastructure to the cloud, there is a massive demand for skilled administrators who can manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, and oversee virtual networking, storage, and compute resources. This course is the definitive, job-focused path for mastering the foundational skills required by hiring managers in the cloud domain. Unlike theoretical courses, our training integrates performance-based labs to ensure you can handle real-world Azure deployments, setting a solid foundation for advanced roles in cloud architecture and security.
Key Learning Specs
Level
Advanced
Duration
90 Days
Experience
M365 Fundamentals
Labs
32 Practical Labs
Goal
MS-102 Exam Mastery
Training Details
Course Overview
This course is designed for IT professionals aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert role. As the integrating hub for all Microsoft 365 workloads, you will gain the expert-level skills needed to evaluate, plan, migrate, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud environments. This training focuses on tenant-level planning, implementing robust identity synchronization, and leveraging Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview to secure the enterprise and maintain organizational compliance.
Skills gained:
● Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
● Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
● Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR
● Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purvie
Course Outline
Module 1: Configure your Microsoft 365 tenant
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Configure your Microsoft 365 experience
Lesson 2: Manage users, licenses, and mail contacts in Microsoft 365
Lesson 3: Manage groups in Microsoft 365
Lesson 4: Add a custom domain in Microsoft 365
Lesson 5: Configure client connectivity to Microsoft 365
Labs:
Lab 1: Initialize your Microsoft 365 tenant
Lab 2: Create and Manage users and groups
Lab 3: Add a custom domain
Module 2: Manage your Microsoft 365 tenant
Lessons:
Lesson 6: Manage permissions, roles, and role groups in Microsoft 365
Lesson 7: Manage tenant health and services in Microsoft 365
Lesson 8: Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Labs:
Lab 4: Manage administration delegation
Lab 5: Monitor and Troubleshoot Microsoft 365
Lab 6: Install Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise
Module 3: Implement Identity Synchronization
Lessons:
Lesson 9: Explore identity synchronization
Lesson 10: Prepare for identity synchronization to Microsoft 365
Lesson 11: Implement directory synchronization tools
Lesson 12: Manage synchronized identities
Labs:
Lab 7: Prepare for identity synchronization
Lab 8: Implement identity synchronization
Module 4: Manage identity and access in Microsoft 365
Lessons:
Lesson 13: Examine threat vectors and data breaches
Lesson 14: Explore the Zero Trust security model
Lesson 15: Manage secure user access in Microsoft 365
Lesson 16: Explore security solutions in Microsoft Defender XDR
Lesson 17: Examine Microsoft Secure Score
Lesson 18: Examine Privileged Identity Management
Lesson 19: Examine Microsoft Entra ID Protection
Labs:
Lab 9: Manage secure user access
Lab 10: PIM Administrator approval
Lab 11: PIM Self-Approval
Lab 12: PIM Teammate Approval Request
Module 5: Manage your security services in Microsoft Defender XDR
Lessons:
Lesson 20: Examine email protection in Microsoft 365
Lesson 21: Enhance your email protection using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Lesson 22: Manage Safe Attachments
Lesson 23: Managing Safe Links
Labs:
Lab 13: Implement a Safe Attachments policy
Lab 14: Implement a Safe Links Policy
Module 6: Implement Threat Protection by using Microsoft Defender XDR
Lessons:
Lesson 24: Explore threat intelligence in Microsoft Defender XDR
Lesson 25: Lab 6-Exercises 1-4 – Implement Threat Intelligence
Lesson 26: Implement app protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
Lesson 27: Implement endpoint protection by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Lesson 28: Implement threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Labs:
Lab 15: Prepare for Alert Policies
Lab 16: Implement a Mailbox Permission Alert
Lab 17: Implement a SharePoint Permission Alert
Lab 18: Test the Default eDiscovery Alert
Lab 19: Conduct a Spear Phishing attack using Attack Simulation training
Lab 20:Conduct a Drive-by URL attack using Attack Simulation training
Lab 21: Validate alert nofications and simulated attacks
Module 7: Explore data governance in Microsoft 365
Lessons:
Lesson 29: Examine data governance solutions in Microsoft Purview
Lesson 30: Explore data management practices in Microsoft 365
Lesson 31: Explore retention in Microsoft 365
Labs:
Lab 22: Activate In-Place Archiving for a new user’s mailbox
Lab 23: Create an email retention policy for test users
Lab 24: Create an email retention policy for all users
Module 8: Implement compliance in Microsoft 365
Lessons:
Lesson 32: Explore compliance in Microsoft 365
Lesson 33: Implement Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management
Lesson 34: Implement Microsoft Purview Information Barriers
Lesson 35: Explore Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
Lesson 36: Implement Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
Labs:
Lab 25: Create a DLP policy with custom settings
Lab 26: Turn off the Send to Kindle feature that bypasses DLP policies
Lab 27: Test the DLP Policy
Module 9: Manage compliance in Microsoft 365
Lessons:
Lesson 37: Implement data classification of sensitive information
Lesson 38: Explore sensitivity labels
Lesson 39: Implement sensitivity labels
Labs:
Lab 28: Install the Microsoft Purview Information Protection client
Lab 29: Enable sensitivity labels for files in SharePoint and OneDrive
Lab 30:Create a Sensitivity Label
Lab 31: Assign a pre-existing sensitivity label to a document
Lab 32: Protect a document using Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Audience profile
Microsoft 365 Administrators, Cloud Administrators, and Desktop/Help Desk Experts.
IT professionals who have completed at least one M365 role-based administrator certification (e.g., Messaging, Teams, Identity, or Endpoint).
Pre-requisites
Completed a role-based administrator course (Messaging, Teamwork, Security, or Collaboration).
Proficient understanding of DNS, general IT practices, and a working knowledge of PowerShell.