MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator (Voucher Included)

This Microsoft 365 administrator certification course is carefully designed for individuals seeking to pass the MS-102 exam and obtain their Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert credential. This course is ideal for administrators responsible for deploying and managing Microsoft 365, as well as those handling tenant-level implementation and administration in cloud and hybrid environments.

You will gain extensive knowledge in deploying and implementing various Microsoft 365 services, effectively managing user identities and roles within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, mastering the intricacies of access and authentication management for secure operations, and developing the skills to seamlessly plan and manage Office 365 workloads and applications.

This MS 365 administrator training offers an exam voucher with your enrollment, which is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Upon course completion and successfully passing your certification, you will be a qualified and in-demand Microsoft 365 administrator, who can serve as the central hub for all Microsoft 365 workloads, coordinating and collaborating across multiple services, and working closely with architects and other administrators.

What you will learn

• Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
• Implement and manage identity and access in EntraID
• Manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender
• Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview

How you will benefit

• Become prepared for the MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator exam
• Begin a career as a Microsoft 365 Administrator or broaden your skills if you are already working
• Become more efficient on the job and better able to manage Microsoft 365 environments

1. Implement and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant
2. Manage users and groups
3. Manage roles in Microsoft 365
4. Implement and manage identity synchronization with Azure AD
5. Implement and manage authentication
6. Implement and manage secure access
7. Manage security reports and alerts by using the Microsoft 365 Defender portal
8. Implement and manage email and collaboration protection by using Microsoft Defender for Office 365
9. Implement and manage endpoint protection by using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
10. Implement Microsoft Purview information protection and data lifecycle management
11. Implement Microsoft Purview data loss prevention (DLP)

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Virtual Labs included with course
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

Prerequisites:

We recommend students have experience with all Microsoft 365 workloads and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra, and have administered at least one of these. They also have a working knowledge of networking, server administration, DNS, and PowerShell.

For certification purposes, you're required to hold one of the following certifications before being able to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Certification Requirements:

MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator exam requirements.

Spike Xavier

Spike Xavier is an experienced IT instructor and author. Spike has more than a decade of experience teaching topics, including computer hardware, networking, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365. He started an e-commerce company in 1998 and then a consulting company. He holds many certifications, including Microsoft Professional, Trainer, DeskTop, and Developer. As well as CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+ and Network+. He also has experience writing code, in many different languages. His hobbies include being a musician, he plays several instruments. He also loves Jiu Jitsu and boxing.

What is the average Microsoft 365 administrator salary?

According to ZipRecruiter, the average Microsoft 365 administrator salary in the U.S. is $88,927 annually.

How much does the MS-102 exam cost?

You can expect to pay $165 to take the MS-102 exam. However, the cost of the exam is included in this course.

What are the pre-requirements for earning the MS-102?

MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator exam requirements.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, this course helps prepare you for the MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator provided through Microsoft.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

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